Achieving The Best Out Of Your Airbrush Fake Tan

By Haywood Hunter


Every few years there is a trend for pale skin but few things lift the spirit quite the way a suntan does. A tan makes you look healthier, really shows off white clothing and many people agree that it even makes you look slimmer. However, spending hours in the sun to get that gorgeous glow can cause premature ageing and skin cancer. A smart alternative is to get a sunless tan. If the product is airbrushed on, it will ensure a more even result. The best is to get your airbrush fake tan from a salon.

An airbrush fake tan does not involve the sun at all. Instead, chemicals react to dead skin cells to color them, creating a darker skin. The active ingredient that causes this effect is dihydroxyacetone or DHA, a carbohydrate often naturally derived from sugar. Some people may be allergic to DHA, so it's always a good idea to test the product on a small patch of skin before you get an airbrush fake tan.

Before the session, you may use a gentle exfoliating product to remove loose skin cells. This will ensure a more even end result. However, remember that you need dead skin cells for the DHA in the airbrush fake tan product to react with. For this reason, do not over-exfoliate with products like loofahs.

Get rid of unwanted hair before you go for your session. If you shave or apply wax or hair removal creams afterwards, it will remove those skin cells that have been colored during the procedure. The result will be that your airbrush fake tan fades at a faster rate.

Before the beautician can apply the airbrush fake tan product to your skin, you should ensure that your skin is totally clean and dry. Products like lotions form a barrier around the skin and prevent the DHA from doing its work. However, for parts that you don't want to become discolored, like the palms of your hands or the soles of your feet, you should apply skin cream.

You may opt to wear a swimsuit or be naked for the session. A swimsuit will leave tan lines, however, and the DHA will stain the fabric. This is one of the reasons why you should wear loose clothing afterwards. The other reason is that tight clothing can ruin the airbrush fake tan by rubbing and causing sweating.

The reason why sweating can mess up your new airbrush fake tan is that the product needs time to develop your new skin color and water will stop the process. Instead of a liquid deodorant, use talcum powder to keep your skin dry and sweat free. Stay out of the rain and wait at least eight hours after you've had the airbrush fake tan applied before you take a shower or go for a swim.

To make your airbrush fake tan last longer, avoid exfoliating your skin. Even a washcloth can remove dead skin cells so use your hands and a gentle cleanser instead, especially during the first post shower after getting your airbrush fake tan. Keep your skin moisturized and remember that just because you now have a healthy glow, it doesn't mean that you can skip the sunscreen.




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