8 Spray Tanning Tips
With the recent surge in the popularity of tanning, many people
are flocking to salons to use tanning booths or beds to build and
maintain a healthy tan, but some people are still leery of the
effects of ultraviolet light, and other people simply cannot afford
to pay for tanning sessions.
One of the best alternatives to indoor tanning is sunless tanning,
which offers a realistic looking tan from a bottle. These products
come in cream, gel, or spray-on form, and there are benefits and
drawbacks to each. If you choose spray-on sunless tanning, a number
of things can be done to improve the results. You can have your
tan sprayed on at a tanning salon, or you can apply it yourself.
Whichever option you choose, here are a few tips for spray tanning,
to make sure the application goes smoothly.
1. Exfoliate - All the self-tanner in the world will do you no
good if it attaches itself to dead skin that is about to come off
your body! Use a loofah sponge in the bath the night before you
self-tan to remove these dead skin cells.
2. Moisturize - Applying a good moisturizer a few hours before
you self tan is a great way to make sure your skin is ready to
accept the self-tanner.
3. Choose your clothes carefully - You should pick clothes that
cover all the parts you do not wish to tan. Self-tanning nude is
not recommended for newcomers, because the results can be unpredictable.
Make sure you select tight fitting clothes so that the self-tanner
cannot go under your sleeves. You should also choose dark colored
clothes, since spray tanners will stain light clothes.
4. Use gloves - Nobody looks good with orange palms, so when you
spray tanner on your hands in order to tan your face, don a pair
of latex gloves to prevent stains.
5. If you are going to a tanning salon, follow the instructions!
Self-tanning booths typically have a handout, so read up, and make
sure you know what to do!
6. BLOT - After applying your spray tan, you will need to blot
your skin with a towel to catch any drips.
7. Stand still - Standing still for about 30 seconds after a self-tanning
booth application will ensure that your tan dries evenly. While
it may take a lot longer to dry completely, the first minute or
more is when you run a real risk of rubbing off the self-tanner
before it has a chance to work.
8. Protect your feet - Because they typically get less sun than
the rest of you, your feet are paler and may get dark faster. If
you are spraying yourself, go lightly on the feet. If you are using
a booth, use the paper booties (usually offered by staff) to protect
your feet and apply a self-tanner later on to ensure you get the
right shade.
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