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 is one that is created with a chemical reaction between the skin and a specially formulated product. The active ingredient in most of these products is DHA, a type of carbohydrate. It's often made from sugar cane or sugar beets. The DHA works on dead skin cells, so it only colors the outermost layer of your skin. Before you ask your beautician to apply an airbrush fake tan that contains DHA, apply a little bit of the product to your skin to ensure that you won't have an unexpected allergic reaction.

Because DHA reacts with dead skin cells, it's not advisable to exfoliate too much before going for an airbrush fake tan. Harsh exfoliants like loofahs will leave no dead cells for the DHA to react with. However, you need to exfoliate gently to remove loose skin cells and ensure an even airbrush fake tan.

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.

It's important that your skin is completely free of lotions, creams and other beauty products before you let the beautician apply the airbrush fake tan. Skin products create a barrier so that the DHA cannot reach the skin cells it's supposed to color. However, you should apply creams to the parts you don't want tanned, like the soles of your feet, to create a more natural-looking result.

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.

When the product reacts with water, it stops working. You need to stay dry after the procedure until the color has developed enough. Don't take a shower for at least eight hours and avoid sweating too much. A talcum powder can help with this. If it's rainy outside, make sure that your skin is completely protected from the raindrops.

Exfoliating will cause your airbrush fake tan to fade very quickly. When you take your first shower after the airbrushing session, use a gentle cleanser and apply it to your hands rather than to a washcloth or loofah. Also apply moisturizer. When you go out into the sun, apply a sunscreen because your skin is still susceptible to sun damage.




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