Tanning booths are now a regular method to ensure people in ’sun poor’ countries can have that all over tan every day of the year. Although evidence compiled over the last few years has shown conclusively just how dangerous it is to lay out in the sun, new methods are being used to give the same effect. The most recent of these methods is spray tanning and many salons have set themselves up specifically to provide this service. The spray system appears to be more consistent than other artificial methods like crams or lotions where streak marks are not uncommon.
Just to provide an even more convenient service, manufacturers have introduced spray tanning equipment that can be used in the home. Regardless of the method you choose there are a few basic steps to follow to ensure that you get the best results possible. First off, you should exfoliate your skin to remove any dead skin. The last thing you want is to have dead skin dropping off and leaving lighter patches where it once was.
Once that stage has been carried out it is best to apply a moisturizer to your whole body. One of the biggest mistakes people make at this stage when applying a bronzer from a bottle or cream application is to forget to wear gloves, this leaves them with orange palms which is hard to disguise. To avoid any other application mistakes that could give away the fact that the tan is not real, make sure those fingers, feet, elbows and knees are only given the lightest of coats as they have a habit of coming out darker. When a spray tanning system is used a towel will be needed to wipe off any excess which could cause a streak.
Always stay as still as possible after artificial tanning to allow time for the application to settle down and create an even coating. These agents are notoriously good at marking clothing once they have been applied so you are advised to be careful how soon you get ready afterwards and what you intend to wear. The best advice here is to have a change of clothing that is darker than the color of the tan as this way it will not notice. With a little care there is no reason why you cannot have a golden brown skin color throughout the year whilst keeping the method you use a secret, if you just take note of the information provided here.
Many people use artificial tanning booths prior to going on vacation and are not used to what will happen if they stay under too long. If you are wanting to “start your tan off” before going on vacation on do it a few minutes at a time and make sure that you give your skin a rest between treatments.
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