Airbrush tanning is not dangerous for the skin because it doesn't subject the skin to any UV light. Find out more about the benefits of airbrush tanning.
Airbrush or spray tanning uses Dihydroxyacetone or DHA to tan
the skin. DHA has been tested by dermatologists for a long time now
at it has been approved because it has been proven safe. The color
is sprayed with a special spraying device which delivers the color
uniformly to allow the body to be colored the same color. The DHA
will react with the skin to produce the pigmentation. This
pigmentation will produce on it's own, without the influence of any
UV rays.
Due to the fact that a pigment will be applied on the skin, you can
choose the color of the tan you wish to obtain. The technician will
try to get the exact tan you are wishing for by changing the
formula of the sunless tanner.
Before the tan will be airbrushed on you will need to undergo a
quick consultation in order to find out if you are allergic to any
of the ingredients of the sunless tanner. The technician will also
ask you about the desired color you wish to obtain after the
airbrushing and will try to match your requests.
You will be informed on how to assume your position in order for
the technician to spray every single body part evenly. You can wear
a bathing suit or wear nothing during airbrush tanning. After the
tan is sprayed on you will be placed under some fans to dry out the
sunless tanner.
The airbrushed tan will last up to 10 days, depending on how well
you will care for it. After the tan is airbrushed on avoid taking a
shower in the next 8 hours. After the required setting time has
passed you can shower but without rubbing your skin and without
using any shampoos or soap. The excess cosmetic bronzer will rinse
off and the water will remain clear. That is a signal that you can
step out of the shower. Pat your skin dry without rubbing it so you
don't remove some of the tan. Moisturize your skin very well
because that will ensure that the tan lasts longer and fade
uniformly.
It is very important not to use any exfoliants, astringents, toners
in the first week after airbrush tanning is performed to avoid
removing parts of the tan. This is a must for the face as well as
the rest of the body if you wish to have a uniform tan.
Avoid saunas and washing in hot water with harsh cleansers. Use
only mild cleansers and don't use any loofah sponges or anything
abrasive to clean yourself, just use your bare hands.
If you can abstain yourself from all these for a week you will have
the most quickest and gorgeous tan.