Tanning Sprays

Tanning Sprays - What Product is Right For You? by Timothy Croy

Women and men alike are striving to have a deep dark tan year round.  However, with so many options of the market today, it may be difficult to know which method is right for you.  With the fear of skin cancer on the rise, many people are turning to spray on sunless tanners.  With the rise in popularity also comes the question of how does a spray tanning booth compare to other tanning options. 

Traditionally, if you were looking for that warm summer glow, you spend countless hours lying in the sun.  However, nowadays people are avoiding the sun because of the threat of skin cancer.  Others are avoiding outdoor tanning simply because it takes a lot of time and is generally very hot. 

In the mid 1980s, tanning beds began to rise in popularity.  They were a great way to get that sun kissed glow, without sweating in the hot summer sun.  They were also great way for people to maintain there summer tan, even through the harsh winters.  However, there is still the question of how safe are they?  Many claim that you can still get skin cancer from tanning beds. Others argue that since the tanning takes place in a controlled environment, it is much safer. 

Another viable option for obtaining that bronzed summer glow is through the use of sunless tanners.  A sunless tan can be achieved in a variety of different ways.  One of the most common uses of sunless tanners comes in the form of a bottle.  Sunless tanners can be found as gels, lotions, creams and misting sprays. 

Although sunless tanners can create the desired tan you are looking for, they are sometimes difficult to apply.  If they are not applied evenly, they can leave a streaky look.  Also, areas such as the back can be difficult to reach and therefore are often missed.  When applying a self tanner it is important that you wash your hands immediately, so that your palms do not turn orange. 

A tanning alternative that is rising in popularity is spray on tans.  Whether you go to a spray on tanning booth or have a tan airbrushed on, is mainly a matter of preference. Both methods have a number of advantages as well as disadvantages. 

Airbrush tanning is generally cheaper than a spray on tanning booth.  However, it can be a bit messier.  Use of a handheld airbrush tanner allows you to tan only the parts of your body you wish to tan.  Another advantage to airbrush tanning is with a good technician, he or she can make some of your trouble spots virtually disappear.  A spray on tanning booth cannot do this. 

Many people like a spray tanning booth for the simple fact it is self-sufficient and no one has to be in the room with you.  However, a spray tanning booth can only be found in a salon.  A spray on tan normally takes about 10 minutes from start to finish and is generally more natural looking than airbrushed tans.  Therefore, you are less likely to look “orange” when you are done. 

Article by Timothy Croy