Chestertown Cosmetic

Sunless tanning is applying chemicals to the skin to produce or simulate a traditional suntan. UV-free tanning became increasingly popular during the 1960s after people became concerned about skin cancer and exposure to the sun. It has continued to increase in popularity as more and more people become aware of the aging effects that the sun and ultra-violet rays can have on the skin.

Having a tan can make you look and feel younger. It also can make you appear slimmer and cover up any skin flaws you might have. Tan skin has a healthier look and adds a soft, pretty glow.

Unfortunately, the more we learn about the sun and the damaging effects it can have on our skin, the less inclined we are to spend more time in it. Skin cancer awareness has caused people to fear the sun and too much time in a tanning bed. People everywhere are lathering on layers of sunscreen to help protect their skin.

But with UV-free tanning, you don't have to worry about too much sun exposure. Spray tanning uses a chemical called dihydroxyacetone (DHA) to cause a chemical reaction with the amino acids in the dead layer on the skins surface. It then causes the skin to darken in color. The color will gradually fade over the next 3-10 days, sometimes longer.

DHA will not permanently change the color of your skin because it is not a dye. It is completely safe to use. You never have to worry about this method harming your skin or causing premature wrinkles. It completely washes off your skin after a week or two.

There are several ways to achieve a spray tan. You can purchase lotions containing DHA and apply them yourself. It then takes a few hours for you "tan" to develop completely. You can also have someone from a salon airbrush a tan on by hand. The last option is to have the tan applied in a spray tan booth.

Purchasing a cream or lotion and doing it yourself is the most cost effective. However, it can be tricky to make sure that you have applied it on evenly, especially in hard to reach areas. Stepping into a booth and having your tan sprayed on can cost a little bit more, but you can purchase a membership or a package that can save you a lot of money in the long-run. The last option costs the most because it requires someone to personally spray your body with an airbrush gun.

The benefit of having the machine or airbrush gun tan you is more even results. The booth takes less than a minute, while being sprayed with an airbrush gun can take quite a bit longer. It is important to note that a spray tan will not provide protection from the sun, so be sure to continue wearing sunblock when you are in the sun's rays.

If you are looking for a natural tan without the damage of laying in the sun or tanning bed, you should try Sunless Tanning. It's always nice to have a healthy glow. This is an inexpensive way to save time and money and still have a deep tan. Using this method, you will not have to worry about premature aging, either.