Tuesday, 5 November 2013

Achieving The Best Out Of An 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.

With a sunless tan, a chemical called dihydroxyacetone, also known as DHA, reacts with your dead skin cells and turns them a darker color. DHA is a carbohydrate and in many cases it's derived from plants containing lots of sugar. A small number of people have allergic reactions to DHA and it's advisable to do a patch test on your skin before getting 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.

Shaving and other hair removal methods have an exfoliating effect. However, it's better to remove hair before getting an airbrush fake tan. This is because hair removal afterwards will make the color fade faster by removing the newly colored skin cells.

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.

For the procedure itself, you can wear what you'd like to, whether it's a swimsuit or nothing at all. Remember that if you wear a swimsuit, you'll be left with tan lines. It's also good to remember that DHA reacts with certain fabrics and won't only stain your clothes but will also affect your airbrush fake tan. For this reason it's best to wear loose-fitting clothing afterwards and avoid wearing a bra for a couple of hours.

The skin has to be completely dry for the product to work. As soon as the product comes into contact with water, the color will stop developing. Avoid excessive sweat and don't take a shower for at least eight hours after the session. If you go for the airbrush fake tan on a rainy day, take protective clothing and an umbrella that will keep the rain off your skin.

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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