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.

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.

For the product to work, you need some dead skin cells for the DHA to react with. For this reason, it's best not to remove these cells through exfoliation before getting an airbrush fake tan. You may want to get rid of loose skin cells, though, to ensure that your airbrush fake tan will be even.

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 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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