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Achieving The Best Results From An Airbrush Fake Tan

By Haywood Hunter


To look healthy and relaxed, a tan can make a world of difference. Unfortunately the sun can cause serious damage to your skin. The secret is to go for a sunless tan, which creates the same effect than the real thing with the difference that it's better for your skin and you can get it in a fraction of the time. For the best results, go to a salon for an airbrush fake tan. It's cheaper than a trip to a beach destination and getting the product airbrushed onto your skin will create a more natural-looking effect.

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.

Before the session, you may use a gentle exfoliating product to remove loose skin cells. This will ensure a more even end result. However, remember that you need dead skin cells for the DHA in the airbrush fake tan product to react with. For this reason, do not over-exfoliate with products like loofahs.

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 your beautician applies the airbrush fake tan, make sure that there are no other products on your skin. Creams and lotions will prevent the DHA from coming into contact with the dead skin cells and causing the required chemical reaction. For a natural-looking effect, however, apply lotion to those parts that wouldn't normally tan.

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.

Your airbrush fake tan will last longer if you refrain from exfoliating your skin. For that first shower after the session, apply a gentle cleanser to your skin and use your hands to lather it in. A washcloth or sponge will remove too much of the product. Keeping your skin well moisturized will prolong your airbrush fake tan but remember to apply sun protection as well, since your skin is still vulnerable to sun damage even if it looks tanned.




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