Spray Tans - the Healthier Option
The reason we have included this article about tanning is the
pain and suffering that any cancer causes on the whole of the family life.
Skin cancer has risen to epidemic proportions, and other unpleasant results of sun
exposure (wrinkles, age spots) are causing people to seek alternatives to lying out in the sun or going to a tanning
booth. Spray tans provide a much healthier option to getting a warm glow to your skin. But what is involved in getting a spray
tan? How long does it last?
There are several different methods of spray tanning. All spray tans
use dihydroxyacetone, or DHA, to stain the outer layer of skin cells. Because of this, the tanned look lasts about a week
to ten days before needing to be reapplied.
Here are some of the different options for spray tans.
Aerosol
Like hair spray, this tanning liquid
comes in a can and is done in your home. It is advisable to have a friend help you to get difficult to reach areas such as
your back. Protect your hair and make sure you wash the solution off of the palms of your hands and other places that do not
typically get sun. Aim for an even, light coating of solution.
Airbrush
Airbrush is offered by salons
and comes in do-it-yourself kits as well. If a salon does the airbrush application, the tanning solution will have a temporary
bronzer that will darken your skin immediately, so that the operator can see where he or she has already sprayed or needs
to spray more. This temporary bronzer will wash off when you take your first shower after the application, and the "real"
color will peak about twelve hours after the treatment.
If you do it at home, it's a good idea to elicit the help of a friend,
as in the aerosol option.
Salon
There are many spray-tan salons cropping
up these days, sometimes taking the place of traditional tanning booths. These companies provide an all-over spray in a special
area, and usually use an airbrush or shower-like misting system to apply the solution.
Mobile salon
This is an interesting idea
in the realm of home tanning - some salons will bring the tan to you! Rather than setting up business in a fixed building,
mobile salons set up shop in your home or other designated place and ply their trade on location.
Home shower
There are actually devices
you can purchase that will turn your home shower into a spray tanning booth. This certainly takes care of the problem of finding
a designated area and makes clean up a lot easier.
Generally speaking, spray tans are more even than lotions are creams,
and less "orange." In other words, they tend to look more natural. In this day and age of sun avoidance, spray tans may be
the answer for those seeking a bronzed look.
Do not let your Family Life be
affected by skin cancer.
Keep out of the sun
A tan is not healthy
it is an all over burn.
