Why choose a custom spray tan for your healthy
glow over sun exposure?
With summer almost gone and colder weather around the corner,
many of us will definitely be swapping our swimsuits for sweaters.
While many welcome cooler temperatures and the festive activities that
can come with it, our imminent pale complexions may not have
the same appeal.
If you’re looking for ways to maintain your summer glow through the coolest & rainiest of days, you may be considering a faux tan. Before you get your bronze on, here’s what we want you to know about our spray tan including how it work and all of its perks.
The main active ingredient in self-tanners that is responsible for producing the desired golden brown appearance is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved compound called dihydroxyacetone (DHA).
Contrary to popular belief, DHA is not a stain or paint-like substance. Rather, it is actually a colorless sugar compound. The tan created is the end result of a chemical reaction between the proteins in the upper layers of your skin and the sugars in DHA. The two components react, forming a rusty brown protein that is tightly bound to the top of your skin, which is why spray tans aren't easily washed off. A faux tan usually lasts about 7-10 days because our skin continually sloughs off dead surface cells including the tanned skin cells.
Because DHA should never be “inhaled, ingested, or exposed to areas covered by mucous membranes, including the lips and nose because the risks if any, are unknown according to FDA regulations - we supply protection for the lips and small disposable nose plugs to each client.
Perks of spray tans allow you to look fresh off the beach all year long, but the benefits go beyond the effortless glow they provide. If you’re skipping real ultraviolet (UV) rays in favor of getting a fake tan, your skin health and appearance will benefit in the long run. Radiation from the sun, tanning beds, and even nail-drying lamps all contains UV rays, and UV rays are the biggest known contributor to the development of melanomas and other skin cancers. Nationwide, melanoma is diagnosed every eight minutes
and there is one death per hour due to the disease.
Please note that our spray tan product does not contain any form of
sun protection. While wearing a spray tan, we advise all our clients
apply sunscreen, at minimum, 30 SPF coverage and reapply appropriately as needed.
We look forward to any questions in regard to our custom airbrush spray tan services or book an appointment online!
