Spray tanning is a form of sunless tanning. It is convenient, looks natural and most of all it is completely safe.
The Food and Drug Administration regards the main chemical ingredient in the tanning solution to be completely safe when applied directly on the skin.
The chemical called Dihydrozyacetone essentially colorizes your skin. The process actually involves darkening your outer skin cells or the cells that are due to shed from your body.
This process tans the skin cells that are naturally scheduled for sloughing but also means the tan will be temporary. This is because the tan fades as your skin cells shed from your body.
You can have a spray tanning session at a tanning salon by either a professional tanner or by going inside one of the booths. Home spray tanning equipment is also available for home use.
Each method varies greatly from one another. Having your body sprayed by a professional usually results in the better tan. This is due to the fact that the work is performed by hand.
This allows them to make your body as evenly tanned as possible. This service comes with a price though and the sessions can add up to a lot of money.
Tanning booths simply spray a mist on your body. The result of the tan will vary as some spray tanning booths are better than others. Unfortunately these machines often miss many areas of the body.
Spray tanning home systems vary a great deal as some can cost a great whole lot of money. Some of these machines are the same exact ones that tanning salons use.
Spray tanning at home has it’s pros and cons, the biggest pro of course is that you will end up saving a lot of money.
This is true for those who get regular tans. The downside of these machines is looking after them as well as using them. It’ll be a chore to reach some parts of your body by yourself.
Over time you will know which way is the best for you. However it would be unwise to rush and buy home equipment before feeling comfortable with spray tanning.
You have options and familiarizing yourself with all the options that are available will ultimately help you decide which spray tanning method is right for you.