Sun Bed: Helpful Tips For Aquiring A Safe Tan
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009It has been the advent of safer fake tanning methods that has allowed people to enjoy that tanned look all year round. Technology has come to the rescue to an industry that is having problems, owing to the rise in cases of skin cancer, with some newer techniques that pose less danger. Many people are now turning to artificial methods as they are generally much safer, especially the popular spray tanning system. There are creams and lotions called bronzers that will give you an artificial tan as well, but the spray tan seems to give better results with less streaking. Now even the most average person can buy a used tanning bed to get that winter tan.
There are manufacturers now that offer spray tans that you can apply yourself. Whatever type of fake tan you intend to use as a regular method, there are a number of things that can help to make it last longer and improve the look. Cleaning the dead skin off your body is the most important step using a proprietary exfoliation scrub which can be bought from any drugstore. What you don’t want is for people to recognize your tan is a fake by noticing paler patches of skin where the dead skin cells have dropped from your body. If you were searching for a deal on used tanning beds then be sure to carefully search online. Learn to clean the tanning bed before using.
To complete this part of the preparation, the skin needs to be moist and ready to accept the tan so a good skin moisturizer will need to be applied all over. Always, always, always wear disposable surgical gloves when applying a self tanning cream etc. Lighter coats should always be applied to the joints and feet as they will appear darker, which is a dead giveaway that fake tan has been applied. Where a spray tanning system has been used it is quite normal, once it has been applied, to use some sort of towel to wipe any excess so streaking does not occur.
To avoid any smears, marks or cracking, you will need to relax and remain still, while the tanning agent dries. Remember that these agents aren’t prejudiced and will tan clothes just as well as they do your skin, so be careful when choosing what you wear afterwards. Dark clothing is obviously the best choice as even if it does stain, it won’t notice so readily and you won’t have to throw the clothing out. Applying an artificial tan successfully means there are a few rules to follow which should ensure it looks as genuine as possible.