Home and Professional Spray Tanning Options

How it works

Each product uses a solution that contains a chemical known as DHA (Dihydroxyacetone). It is safe and temporarily dyes the skin. The FHA approved DHA in the early 1970s. It includes ingredients such as sugar cane derivatives or sugar beets. The DHA is what reacts with one's skin to produce the sun kissed look.

DHA comes in a variety of tanning solutions. It could be used as a cream, a mousse or a spray application. Of these options, the airbrush tanning method offers a more detailed result. This happens because it is usually hand applied by a specialized technician.

Booths & Cream

To accomplish an airbrush look with creams or booths is not as easy. A booth will offer a uniform spray over the entire body, but it may not give the enhanced effects such a technician can focus on. The cream is excellent for a quick fix or touch up. However, using the cream on the entire body may result in an uneven finish.

Home Airbrush Tan

If one prefers to have the airbrush look and do it themselves, the equipment is available online through manufacturer websites and other online retail outlets. The benefit of owning the equipment is to do touch-ups at anytime. However, it may be difficult to reach certain areas such as the backside. Having some assistance at home may be helpful.

If determined to do the sunless tanning option at home, it is recommended to first get it done professionally. Then one can see how the technician applies, and ask any for any tips to do at home. They may also be able to provide techniques or tricks to help enhance certain locations such as the abdominal area.

Many people like having a golden glow to them anytime of the year. Not everyone is naturally blessed with golden skin. Using the spray tanning option is an affordable and safer way to achieve color. In addition, using sunless tanning options will not protect the skin from the sun's harmful rays. Be sure to wear a sun protection when exposing the skin to UVA and UVB rays at all times.