A spray tan can quickly become your best friend, whether you want to get a head start on your summer tan, get a glowing complexion before an important event, or keep your tan all year long. Best of all, it can protect and keep your skin from the harmful UV rays that get into your skin when you tan in the sun or in a tanning bed. At Paradise Med Spas of Texas in Lubbock, TX, you can get the perfect tan with ingredients that have been approved by the FDA, are of the highest quality, and give you an amazing colour.
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How does a sprayed-on tan affect my skin?
The epidermis, the top layer of your skin, is affected by both sun and spray tans. UV rays go all the way through the epidermis, but spray tanning only affects the top layer, where skin cells are always replacing themselves and a new layer is made every 40 days.
Thanks to high-quality, skin-friendly ingredients that are designed to give the best colour and feel, tanning sessions at Paradise Med Spas are the perfect alternative to tanning in the sun or in a tanning bed, which can cause wrinkles, pigmentation, accelerated signs of ageing, and skin cancer.
How does spray tan work?
Spray tanning can be done in any way you want, and because it uses airbrushing, you can see the results right away. About 10 minutes is about how long it takes to spray your whole body. To get an even tan in a tanning booth, you have to move around and stand in the right way. With airbrushing, you get a perfectly blended tan that will never make you look orange.
Also, your new tan won’t make you feel sticky or smell bad. In fact, you won’t even notice it until you see yourself in a mirror. Once your session is over, you’ll be able to see the results and go about your day as usual.
How to Make the Most of Your Session
How do I get ready for a meeting?
It’s important to exfoliate your body before your session to get rid of dead skin cells and make sure your tan will last longer. This is easiest to do in the shower, but make sure the water isn’t too hot. If your pores are open from the steam, your spray tan might not settle evenly. Additionally, you should wait at least 24 hours before your tanning session to wax or shave. After your session, you should wait about 2 days before waxing or shaving to let the colour settle.
Last, moisturising is a key part of any treatment for the skin. If your skin is dry and flaky when you tan, the colour won’t settle evenly and may fade faster as your skin cells replace themselves. In the days before your session, you should use a lotion moisturiser to make sure your skin is smooth, hydrated, and healthy. This will give you the best results.
What should I do when the session is over?
When your new tan makes you feel great, put on some loose-fitting clothes to let the colour set. After a session, you shouldn’t take a shower or get wet for at least 8 hours. Keep gently exfoliating your skin, but don’t do it too much or your tan will fade faster as your skin cells fall off.
You might think that spending more time in the sun will make your tan darker, but in reality, lying in the sun can damage your skin and make it peel. Keep putting on sunblock to protect your skin and tan, and don’t stay out in the sun for too long or your tan will fade more quickly.
Avoid products with retinol, alpha hydroxy, or salicylic acid, as well as those with alcohol as one of the first six ingredients. With these ingredients, your skin cells will turn over more quickly, making your tan go away faster. We don’t recommend using bar soaps, and you should stay away from oils and oil-based moisturisers, which can break down the colour of your tan. Try a lotion moisturiser instead to keep your skin healthy and your tan looking great.
How long does it keep going?
Because your epidermis is always making new skin cells, any treatment you put on your skin will wear off over time. Depending on how dark you want your tan to be, spray tans usually last between 7 and 10 days. If you want a lighter colour, your tan could fade faster. You can help your tan last longer by taking care of your skin before and after your session. There are also products that can help your tan last longer.
How many should I get?
What you want to do will determine how you respond to this question! If you want to stay tanned all year, you might need to go every week to keep your skin at the right colour. If you want a lighter tan, you might want to ask your expert how often you should come back. And if you need a tan for a big event, you can make one appointment. However, once you see the results, you may want to come back!
Conclusion
Spray tans are a quick and easy way for men and women of all ages to get the tan they want while protecting their skin from the sun. Contact Paradise Med Spas of Texas in Lubbock, TX, today if you want to feel great and have skin that glows. We can’t wait to serve you and help you reach your tan goals.
