Monday 16 October 2017

Achieving The Best Results From An 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.

Hair removal also exfoliates the skin. However, rather shave, wax or apply hair removal cream ahead of the salon session. If you wait until afterwards, your airbrush fake tan won't last as long.

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 wear as much or as little as you want for the session. However, DHA stains clothing, so don't wear your brand-new designer bikini. Also remember that tight-fitting clothing can rub off your airbrush fake tan or cause you to sweat, so for a few hours after the procedure you should try not to wear a bra and opt for loose clothing instead.

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.

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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