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Spray Tanning?
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Thanks chem! Did you find anything about the 'purer' products? How the hell am i supposed to know if its high or low quality? Now howcome something so seemingly simple needs to be so ridiculously complicated?
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my head hurts from all the science!!! im a ghostly-white, blue-eyed blonde and after many, many attempts at finding the perfect tanning product i've come to a decision – my skin can stay the way it is!!!! One problem… I'm doing doubles work with an addicted self-tanner so i WILL have to relent 🙁
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Unfortunately you cannot tell what raw material a company uses in their product. Best advice is to use a brand that you can research and see pictures of real people (not their own advertizing).
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Ive been pale my WHOLE life. Sheesh, my kids call me pasty!!! I got sunburn so bad one year I was actually blistering on my shoulders! Lets just say I learned my lesson real quick. Im always putting sunscreen on when im out. But after 26yrs of burning and going back to pasty, my body has decided to give me a tan! Its not much and my god my legs need a better tan!
Ive done a few self-tanners at home but never got any good results. I always end up with spots no matter how evenly I apply the product. Ive even used the gradual lotions and I still flippin streak. I used to use the tanning beds at the gym but I would get pink and go back to white! I feel like I would never win when it comes to tanning!
The products ive tried:
Nivea shave minimizer and gradual tanner – great for slowing the shave process but still streaky
Mary Kay Gradual Tanner – this stuff worked the best
Neutrogena Spray Mist – Tanned quickly but still ended up streaky!
Sally Hansen Spray Tanner – still streaky!
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I too am sick of being so pale, won't get my legs out they are so white..
I tried every tan around.nothing worked untht il I tried something you lot will probably gasp in horror about
Melanotan!
Best tan I ever had last summer. helped me lose weight too as it acts as a food suppressant ..
I did not burn on the beach for the 1st time ever, I got the most gorgeous tan!!
back to being pale now as I am not using Melanotan ..
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I hear xen tan is amazing and it smells vanilla-ish…rather than that disgusting self-tanner scent most have! Color is bronze, not orangy as well.
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Fake Bake does turn your skin a beautiful brown color. I highly recommend it.
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I bought Fake Bake after seeing it on this thread. It does leave you with a nice color. HOWEVER, it is messy! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif Really messy. A couple of things to think about if you spray tan in the house. Don't have a celing fan going. This distributed the mist all over the bathroom. A light misting of color was all over the counter tops, floor and even on the fan blades. Spray in the shower/tub. This will make cleaning up much easier. Also have a full length mirror handy near the tub/shower so you can see where you have applied the tan. Stand on a towel so the bottoms of your feet don't get covered in the tan solution. Other wise you will have brown feet. The Fake Bake washes out of the towel with no problem. Also, something I learned from getting a spray tan at a salon, put some lotion on your toe and finger nails. This keeps them from getting to dark. Then just rub the lotion off after you are done spraying yourself. So far I have gotten 3 spray tans out of the can. I'm not sure if there is enough for a 4th or not. If you have the option of spraying outside and having someone else do it, I think this would be ideal.
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I swear by L'Oreal Sublime Bronze. I'm very pale but I use it in Deep in the Lotion formula (it's easier to rub in/less quick drying than the "Gelee", which is usually in drugstores.) I order it online:
http://www.drugstore.com/loreal-sublime-bronze-self-tanning-lotion-deep-natural/qxp90322
I apply it wearing disposable rubber gloves. I slather it on and rub it in like a lotion EXCEPT on my knees, ankles/feet, elbows, and wrists/forearms, where I just blend it in. The tint lets me know where I put it on. One caveat: it's sparkly … so if you're going somewhere where it's not appropriate, do it the day before. Oh, and once or twice a week looks natural. More than that and people will start asking where you spray tan. 🙂
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There are many options available to help you achieve a tan. Whether your looking to do customized airbrush tanning, automatic spray tanning machines or DIY products, they all get the job done and more often than not the results and opinions vary upon the individual.Â
Airbrush tanning is customized color applied directly to your skin by an airbrush technician. It typically last you about 7-10 days (varies depending on your skin, products, lifestyle etc.) I would recommend this if you want more personalized results considering you are getting it done with a person, application will also be more efficient however, it does cost the most out of the available options. Some salons also offer pre/post ad ons to exfoliate, balance and prepare your skin to better absorb the airbrush in addition to locking in the color and promoting an even fade.Â
Automatic spray tanning machines are on the rise and the new technology makes it more user friendly and now even offer a variety of options to customize your experience. The mystic HD is a autobronzing booth that pre-heats the machine when the solution is sprayed to avoid the discomfort of freezing solution on your bare, naked skin. There are 4 color options ranging from glow, light, medium and dark which can get you anywhere from 1-6 shades darker. There are color additives to achieve immediate color, aromatherapy oils you may add in, color enhancers to help you produce a more rapid tan and an additive to balance the pH of your skin. The machine is voice guided so it is extremely easy to use.Â
There are many DIY products that come in numerous options; gel, mousse, lotions, spray etc. Gels and mousse are much harder to apply considering they typically do not have a color guide (you can’t see where your applying and how much of it) also you run the risk of streaking and blotchiness if they are not applied evenly. Always use gloves! Lotions are easy to apply however they are more gradual tanners. They are great for building a tan and usually require more than one applications for you to maximize results. Always use the correct shade/build to match your current untanned skin for the best results. This ensures as your tan is fading you don’t look two toned against your tanned and untanned skin. If you are unsure start off with the lighter one as there is always room to go darker. Sprays provide great coverage, are much easier to apply however, it does get messy so I suggest doing it in your bathtub/shower for an easier clean up.Â
Just remember always exfoliate, shave, wax, nails etc. prior to your airbrush. DHA takes about 4-6 hours to develop so avoid showering or sweating during that time. DHA fully stops developing in 24 hours so it is essential that you maintain and care for your skin. Your first contact with water should be a lukewarm rinse and pat dry with a towel, no soap. Your following showers are ok to use with soap (liquid soap-sulfate free is best) NO DOVE SOAP! Moisturize after EVERY shower, this ensures that your color will fade evenly. If you are using one with a touch of color to prolong the life of your tan use it every other day not everyday. Always wash your hands immediately after any DIY product to prevent orange palms as they do not produce melanin to even achieve a tan. Keep a minimal to harsh products and alcohol based products as they will strip your tan. Shaving is ok, use baby oil and a fresh blade shaving in a downward motion.Â
Good luck and I hope you achieve your golden hue whether it is at home or in the salon. P.S. Salons usually offer student specials
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Fake Bake is a really awesome tanner, always comes out with a really lovely brown almost olive color. But have any of your noticed they changed their formula like in the past 6-8 months? It used to be thick and dark, dark brown and went on really smoothly and would stick to my skin. But now it's all watery, doesn't stick to my skin, and is ORANGE! Just wondering if any of you noticed a reformulation?
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Love the fact that we can search for old threads….I have read through all these fantastic posts and gotten great advice!
I am looking at getting a spray tan done as I have a performance on Sept 29th.She told me the name of the product line…but I can't remember…(will ask her tomorrow and post it so you guys can share whatever expereince you may have had with the product)
Anyway…
I am trying to avoid it streaking too much prior to the actual performance date, so I am actually having it done on Thursday Sept 27th….
I figure I have a lot of practice and rehearsal this week…..so I don't want to run the risk of wearing it off too much….(like charely mentioned happened after her weekend of pole with Karol)
She has given me strict instructions on caring/prepping my skin this week…..so I will be good and follow the directions.
I am curious to see if anyone has ever found that it makes you slippery?
I know not to exercise, pole or sweat for the first 24hrs…..
I have been told to moisterize lots in order to keep it looking good after, but I find most of the time I put lotion on( even the aveeno naturals) if the humidity is strange or I get sweaty…..the lotion seems to surface and poof…..slick like a slip and slide with soap on it…
Does the formula "resurface"( not sure what to call that exactly) if you sweat?
Thanks….
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