Self Tanning

Everyone knows that the rays from the sun and UV tanning booths are very bad for our skin. The increase the risk of getting skin cancer and are a factor that contributes to aging. Everyone wants to get rid of their pale complexion for a nice tan without the negative side effects of sun or UV tanning options. Everyone looks better with a nice bit of summer coloring to their skin.

So what's the best way to get these results? Perhaps this is why self tanning has become so common. Tanning this way can be done either at the beauty parlor or at home provided you have the right equipment for the job. Spray tan uses an ingredient called DHA. This is a colorless substance that makes the skin darker by staining it.

A single treatment can take from half an hour to an hour to apply to your entire body. Once you have had the treatment you will look like you've just come back from a nice sunny holiday. The treatment lasts for around a week. Before having a spray tan you should make sure that you fully exfoliate your body so that you get a nice consistent tan. You need to make sure that there is no residue of other products as this could stop your skin from taking up the spray tan correctly.

You need to be sure that you don't get any of the product on your furniture or clothing. Wearing dark clothing that isn't tight for a few hours after your treatment is the best thing to do. Anything that is pure cotton won't stain. Using moisturiser that is water-based will help to keep you tan looking nice for a greater time.

You can use peroxide on a cotton swab for quick removal of product on the skin. This method of tanning is the top recommendation of dermatologists. It will give you a gorgeous tan and help to hide tan lines, spots and veins which are a great bonus if you are conscious about how you look in your swimwear.

You can get some great home tanners. Some have touch screen LCD displays that makes it easy to control your own treatment. They are small pieces of equipment that don't need much storage space and they are portable. With such a system you can have a great tan all of the time.

If you don't want to purchase a tanning product to use at home you can visit your local salon. This way you will get an expert advising you on the best way to apply your tan. If you go often they will be able to give you top up tanning to maintain that color that you like the best.

With a spray on tan your skin will look great and you won't have the negative effects of sun damage. You have many options for how the spray tan is applied. Instead of going for a dangerous tanning bed, why not consider getting a spray tan instead?