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Simple Spray Tan Application Steps

By Haywood Hunter


Having a flawless tan is something that many people strive for to look and feel their best, especially during the hot summer months when shorts and tank tops are mostly worn. An easier way of achieving that perfect tan without having to sit out in the hot sun for hours is to get a spray tan. Here are some easy steps for spray tan application that you can do right in your own home.



Before applying any sunless tanning products, you will need to shower and thoroughly exfoliate the skin to eliminate any dead skin cells, paying extra attention to the elbow and knee areas. You can simply use a washcloth to get rid of any rough patches on the skin or you can use a cleansing puff. Make sure that you dry your skin completely after showering and before beginning with the sunless tanning application.

You will need to read the instructions thoroughly before application of any tanning product. To be safe it is highly recommended that you test the product on a small section of your skin to eliminate any possibilities of allergic reactions. When you are sure there are no allergic reactions to the product, you can proceed with the full application.



It is strongly suggested that you use some protection for your hands while applying the tanning mixture to the rest of your body. The result of not using some form of protection like gloves, your hands will turn a orange color that is not very appealing and you will want to avoid this. After spreading the mixture to the rest of your body, even if you did wear protection you should still wash your hands.

To avoid any streaks, make sure that you use even strokes and do not apply too much product on the knee, elbow, and ankle areas. These areas tend to have rough, dry skin which is harder for the solution to absorb properly; which usually ends up looking uneven. If this does happen, you can exfoliate those areas later after the product has dried.

You will need to let the spray tan solution dry completely before getting dressed. Different brands will recommend different lengths of time for drying, but usually about 10 to 15 minutes is adequate. Most products will recommend that you do not shower or bathe for a full 24 hours following the application for the best results.

A way to make you beautiful tan last a little longer is to spread on a moisturizer to keep the skin soft and supple. The best type to use is one that works specifically with self tanners. It is best to use the moisturizer every day for at least 7 days so your tan will not fade away sooner.

When you decide to use a spray tan instead of spending countless hours in the sun, you will notice that you will get a more even tan and will use up less of your valuable time to achieve the look that you want. Now you can wear your shorts and tank tops with confidence because you know you have that healthy bronze glow you always wanted.




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