Spray tanning has really taken off over the past ten years and the industry and DHA has changed dramatically. There are still skeptics out there that fear they will turn orange or look too dark. If your spray tanning technician is using a quality spray tan solution your tan will look natural.
DHA is a the main ingredient in sunless spray tan solutions. Spray tan solutions come in different percentage DHA so a lower DHA will provide a glow while a higher concentrated DHA will give you a dark, rich bronze. DHA is a colorless sugar derived from plants such as sugar beets. It has been used to treat medical problems such as skin-pigmentation disorders for more than 50 years. It's also been approved by the U.S. FDA for cosmetic use for decades.
DHA has an enzymatic reaction with the amino acids in the outer layer, or epidermis, of the skin, causing the dead skin cells to turn temporarily dark. By contrast, the sun's rays and the UV lights used in tanning beds penetrate into the deepest layers of skin. That's why UV rays and artificial UV lights, such as tanning beds, cause lasting damage. Read more about the spray tan solutions we use.
The effects of DHA are temporary since you are constantly shedding dead skin cells and most spray tans can last 7-9 days. Another common ingredient in spray-tanning products today is erythrulose, also a natural sugar, which gets some credit for the more natural (not orange) color of newer spray-tanning products. Manufacturers also add botanicals, moisturizers and aloe vera to help the skin absorb the tanning solution quickly and avoid excessive dryness.
The best way to ensure your spray tan comes out even is to get a custom spray tan from a technician. Spray tan booths can often be unreliable for full coverage of your body and often times clients will just drop by a salon and jump in a spray tan booth without preparing. You think the receptionist cares if you prepared for your spray tan?
We can't stress enough how important is to exfoliate the night before your spray tan. Follow our spray tan tips for more information on preparing for your spray tan.
Now that you know a little more about how spray tanning works you should feel confident enough to book a spray tan appointment with a spray tan technician. Spray tanning is a much safer alternative than laying out at the pool all day or fake baking in a tanning bed. You will thank yourself down the road for opting for a spray tan!
Want more proof that spray tanning can make you look great? View some of our spray tan gallery.
By Deann Casias Howard
DHA is a the main ingredient in sunless spray tan solutions. Spray tan solutions come in different percentage DHA so a lower DHA will provide a glow while a higher concentrated DHA will give you a dark, rich bronze. DHA is a colorless sugar derived from plants such as sugar beets. It has been used to treat medical problems such as skin-pigmentation disorders for more than 50 years. It's also been approved by the U.S. FDA for cosmetic use for decades.
DHA has an enzymatic reaction with the amino acids in the outer layer, or epidermis, of the skin, causing the dead skin cells to turn temporarily dark. By contrast, the sun's rays and the UV lights used in tanning beds penetrate into the deepest layers of skin. That's why UV rays and artificial UV lights, such as tanning beds, cause lasting damage. Read more about the spray tan solutions we use.
The effects of DHA are temporary since you are constantly shedding dead skin cells and most spray tans can last 7-9 days. Another common ingredient in spray-tanning products today is erythrulose, also a natural sugar, which gets some credit for the more natural (not orange) color of newer spray-tanning products. Manufacturers also add botanicals, moisturizers and aloe vera to help the skin absorb the tanning solution quickly and avoid excessive dryness.
The best way to ensure your spray tan comes out even is to get a custom spray tan from a technician. Spray tan booths can often be unreliable for full coverage of your body and often times clients will just drop by a salon and jump in a spray tan booth without preparing. You think the receptionist cares if you prepared for your spray tan?
We can't stress enough how important is to exfoliate the night before your spray tan. Follow our spray tan tips for more information on preparing for your spray tan.
Now that you know a little more about how spray tanning works you should feel confident enough to book a spray tan appointment with a spray tan technician. Spray tanning is a much safer alternative than laying out at the pool all day or fake baking in a tanning bed. You will thank yourself down the road for opting for a spray tan!
Want more proof that spray tanning can make you look great? View some of our spray tan gallery.
By Deann Casias Howard
For years many people have wanted that golden glow. It makes you feel so good when your skin is bronzed and beautiful. Not many people cared about how they got their tan so they layer out in the sun or used a tanning bed. As we become more educated about the long term health consequences by over exposure to the sun, we have developed a safe tanning alternative, spray tanning.
Some people like to be tan year-round, some people like to tan during the warm months and some just do it for special events. Spray tanning is so quick and easy that you can choose to do it on your schedule. You don't need 10 sessions in a tanning bed to get your "base layer" so you tan easier at the beach. Spray tanning is instant satisfaction and best of all it's safe.
Some people like to be tan year-round, some people like to tan during the warm months and some just do it for special events. Spray tanning is so quick and easy that you can choose to do it on your schedule. You don't need 10 sessions in a tanning bed to get your "base layer" so you tan easier at the beach. Spray tanning is instant satisfaction and best of all it's safe.
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