A little nervous about trying tanning booths but still need to inject some va-va-voom into your skin? A spray tan is the perfect way to avoid all the negative UV aspects of traditional tanning methods and still get gorgeous color without tan lines! It's a great option for an unexpected weekend trip or for those who aren't sure they want to commit to anything too permanent.
As one of the popular methods offered at tanning salons, spray tanning involves stepping into a booth with as much or as little clothing as you are comfortable with. Then, depending on which service you requested, either an automated machine or a professional technician will airbrush your body with a fine mist of color that should give you even, natural looking coverage. Stand out for about 1 minute to dry and wipe off any excess. You're ready to get into your clothes and get back to your life. Yup, it's that simple; no rub-off and no weird smell either. The color gets deeper over the next few hours.
The color includes a mixture of aloe, moisturizers, bronzers and a self tanner (DHA). The dye is non-staining and the color will last between 4-7 days. The whole process can take as little time as 15 minutes to complete and the whole thing feels somewhat like going through a human carwash.
Remember to get the surface of your skin nice and even with an exfoliant before you do any kind of self tanning. This helps ensure even coverage by removing dead skin cells. You will also have to wear sunscreen when you go out because sunless tanning doesn't encourage melanin production and won't protect your skin against sunburn.
Spray tanning gives you instant satisfaction at a reasonable price, and has zero adverse side effects. Also, because the tan also tends to last longer on legs than anywhere else, break out the miniskirts and wedges for a very sun kissed summer.
