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Achieving The Best Out Of Your Airbrush Fake Tan

By Haywood Hunter


Few things can lift the spirit like a suntan does. It gives you healthy-looking skin, makes your white clothes look fantastic and can even make you look trimmer. However, the same sun that causes that beautiful glow also causes skin cancer and premature ageing. A sunless tan is a great way to get the benefits without the risks. Having the product airbrushed on will ensure that the results are even. Most salons offer an airbrush fake tan.

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.

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.

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 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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