Spray Tanning Offers Sun-kissed Color during Colder Months

The long summer days of catching the sun’s glorious rays to keep your tan looking nice are coming to a close. However, artificial suntans can last throughout the year to give your skin a darker appearance and help you get the look you desire. Spray tans, a chemical mist sprayed onto your body that combine with your natural chemistry to bronze the skin, can be a safe and cost-effective alternative to conventional tanning methods.

Before you get your first spray tan, here is what you need to know.

 

·         Wear contacts. If you typically wear glasses, you might want to invest in a pair of single-day contacts to avoid leaving white spots where your glasses rest.

·         Exfoliate and shave your legs first. Exfoliate in the shower about 24 hours before your appointment to remove all dead skin cells from your body. This along with shaving your legs will help avoid experiencing patches of skin that are darker than others, which commonly occur around the knees and elbows. Take extra time to ensure the entire body is exfoliated and the legs are shaved evenly.

·         Choose the right outfit. The best thing to wear to your appointment is loose-fitting clothes such as a flowy dress or oversized t-shirt and baggy pants with sandals. This will help prevent any color from the spray tan rubbing off and staining your clothes or leaving you with uneven spots.

·         Use the weather app on your phone. If the forecast is calling for rain, postpone your spray tan until the next sunny day. Generally, you will want to avoid getting wet under any circumstances until your tan is completely dry. This means no sweating or bathing either. Your spray tan professional will let you know how long you need to avoid moisture.

·         Invest a quality tan extender. To help promote longevity of your tan, use an extender daily.

·         Get your tan at least a couple of days before a big event. To ensure that you get an even tan with the appearance you desire, schedule your appointment at least 48 hours before your special event. 

 

To make certain that your new spray tan lasts as long as possible and fades evenly moisturize daily afterwards (but never beforehand as that can create a barrier that blocks the mist). Cosmetic skin care and spray tans can be performed at luxury salons in Boise.

 

For more information about spray tanning and spa services in Boise, visit http://www.esalonandmedspa.com