6 Tips for a DEEP DARK SPRAY TAN

Who doesn’t love a sun-kissed tan?  People do love to have a tan.  Here are 6 tips for a deep dark spray tan to get that bronzed look.

Sun Damage

A suntan does give a nice glow to your skin but the effects of sun damage can’t be ignored.  Opting for a spray tan to imitate that glow may be a better option than getting the UV exposure.  A “spray on tan” is actually color that is sprayed on the skin – a great alternative to UV rays penetrating our skin.  Plus, you’ll get the best coverage for your tan using this method and many tanning salons offer this service.  No streaks!

How do spray tans work?

The ingredient that is used in spray tans is DHA, which is FDA approved – which is good to know.  It reacts with your skin to give you that “sun-kissed” look.  It’s a type of sugar that is plant based.  It works by responding with the upper most layer of your skin.  This is what is sprayed onto your skin.  You can always ask the salon about the other ingredients in their spray tan and check this skin ingredient checker list to see if there should be any concern.

Next, you can choose whether or not you want to wear clothes (i.e. having tan lines or no tan lines).

The whole process is quick – maybe a couple of minutes and you’ll have saved a lot of time and possibly sun damage or even worse.  Plus, you can shower in less than 6 hours after your session.

How to make your spray tan last

Here’s the important thing to remember:  Spray tans don’t last too long though – maybe only a week.  If you’d like your tan to last longer, you need to prepare your skin.  By doing this, you’ll increase the length of time your spray tan lasts.

Here are some spray tan tips for a more natural, longer lasting spray tan.  This will help you save time and money!!!

My 6 tips for a deep dark spray tan:

OK, so here goes – here are my 6 tips for a deep dark spray tan:

1. Always exfoliate before getting a spray tan because the spray will “stick” to the dead skin.  If the dead skin is about to fall off, that means your tan will also fall off.  So, remove the dead skin first so that the skin cells that aren’t ready to fall off are the ones that the tan will stick to.  Your tan will last a lot longer and will actually be darker if you exfoliate beforehand – again, saving you money.  Also, if you have dry skin, your tan won’t last as long.  If your skin is oily, it actually will last longer because your skin will be more lubricated (and make it harder for the dead skin to come off).  Sometimes there is a benefit to oily skin!
2. After spray tanning, keep your skin moisturized with your favorite moisturizer (no fragrance).
3. One of the most common complaints of spray tanning is the orange look or the streaky look.  If this happens, exfoliate with your Nutt So Ruff scrub bar by rubbing against the orange or streaky areas until it has faded.  Then, only exfoliate once you start seeing “patches” or your tan is beyond the point of getting touched up.
4. Exfoliating is a good spray tan removal tool for your custom spray tan.  First, soak in a warm tub.  Tip:  add a little baking soda to help loosen the tan.
5. Next, exfoliate your skin with your Nutt so Ruff exfoliating scrub bar.  You can even use a little bit of lemon juice to help.
6. Once you learn how to care for your skin and your spray tan, you’ll enjoy your tan for a lot longer – saving you money in the long run!  Get that dark spray tan you’re looking for.  Finally, the perfect tan with no streaks!

There you have it – my 6 tips for a deep dark spray tan.  For tips on how to choose the right sunscreen, click here.