The Benefits of A Spray Tan

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.

Indoor Tanning

Thanks to studies which have proven that too much sunshine can irreparably damage skin cells, gone are the days of "soaking up rays" by the pool with your friends. And if they're not gone for you yet, unless you want to end up looking like a splotchy, wrinkled apple in your 30s, you won't hesitate to get them gone ASAP.
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Tanning Lotion

Tanning lotion is a key aspect of getting a healthy glow all year long in a healthy way. A tan is so much more than merely something we wear after frolicking in the hot sun during the summer months.
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Mystic Tan

Mystic tan is an indoor tanning method that involves a spray tan which uses DHA color to give your skin a glowing tan for 4-7 days. Mystic tanning has been hailed as one of the safest methods of getting a nice tan without putting your skin, or your health, at risk.
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Tanning Supplies

Tanning has become serious business and whether you opt for an at home or a salon tan, there are tanning supplies you need to make sure you always have on hand. Supply 1.
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› Things to Think About

Dark tanning lotion can be a quick and really effective way of getting that deep tan you've always wanted. However, because it is usually so obvious, working with it can be challenging.