Do you want to know some of the useful spray tanning tips?
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Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 Time: 6:13 AM
If you have never gone for tanning, you might be wondering what spray tanning means and what it involves. Spray tanning involves the application of chemicals, which mimics the sun’s effect on a person’s skin to produces an even and sunless tan. Tanning has been around for quite some time now and when considering spray tanning over tanning beds, then it is always advisable to have through knowledge of spray tanning, how it is used, how to maintain a tan and so on. Currently, spay tanning takes two forms, which are tanning booths and airbrushing.
Tanning booths are automatic and apply an even and continuous mist of the chemicals over the body as you stand in the booth. On the other hand, the airbrushing method involves an expert applying the tanning chemicals on your body using an airbrush. Although the two methods are quite different, they both offer different degrees of tanning and it is upon you to choose how tan you would want to be. It is important to note that spray tanning is much safer than lying out in the sun or using a tanning bed. This is because spray tans eliminate the main cancer causative, which are the harmful Ultra Violet rays.
The main ingredient in spray tans is diihydroxyacetone (DHA), a chemical that has been tested by the FDA and marked safe for use. In fact, this method is so safe that pregnant women have the permission to use it. Nonetheless, someone must ensure that the spray tans do not meet the eyes. When going to a spray tanning in Etobicoke salons, it is vital to prepare oneself through certain techniques so that the results are excellent.
The first thing to do before going for spray tanning session is to take a shower, shave and exfoliate. This is because DHA is known to react with dead skin cells. Exfoliation is a process where one removes dead layers of skin prior to the session. This process helps the tan in two ways, which include giving you a smoother tan and allowing the tan to last longer. When one has patches of dry skin, the result is an uneven tan or a blotchy coloring. One can exfoliate the body using a loofah or by scrubbing it and then moisturizing it well. Waxing or shaving, the day before the tanning session also removes some dead skin cells.
It is important to avoid moisturizing the skin on the day of the tan as it could prevent the tan chemicals from contacting the skin well. After tanning, you should avoid putting on tight clothing, including tight undergarments for about six hours. Tight clothes rub against the skin and cause spots in places where the tan is not even or is completely absent. It is also advisable not to exercise, take a shower, put on makeup, perfume or deodorant as some of these products could cause the skin to turn green or prevent the tan from reacting properly with the skin. On the other hand, showering causes streaks; light spots and at times, the water washes away the tan.
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Spray tanning in Etobicoke can be a really exciting yet terrifying experience for a first time user but if you visit reputable tanning salons in Etobicoke for such a service, rest assured that the negatives you might have felt about tanning prior to your session will be eradicated with the excellent services from such salons.
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