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Today you can find a great number of different ways to get a tan without sun. However, tanned skin still remained in fashion. Manufacturers responded to people’s health concerns about tanning in the sun by developing and improving their sunless tanning products. By the end of the 1980s almost every major suncare and cosmetics manufacturer had produced a sunless tanning lotion. Sunless tanning remained popular, and by 2003 a sunless tanning pill was in development, which promised to chemically reproduce the look of a suntan.

Of course, the most obvious method is to use tanning bed. Almost all the beauty centers have some kind of tanning bed or special lamps for tanning. And the popularity of this method is huge. That is because many people think that such a method of getting tan is safer than sun exposure. But it is not so as the rays of such machines are just the same as rays of the sun (in some cases tanning bed gives even more powerful ultra violet rays exposure). There are also other methods to get tan and you do not need any UV rays exposure here. These sunless tanning products are available in a great variety and different tanning spray and tanning pills are easily available.

Spray tanning technology advancements have come along way in recent years.  This section of the site will provide you with good information about the different choices available to you at your local tanning salon. The great advancement in sunless tanning came to us in the form of a chemical called, dihydroxyacetone (DHA). It is the active ingredient in all spray tanning products on the market today, allowing them to offer the natural tans they advertise. DHA is essentially a sugar molecule that reacts to amino acids on the surface of the skin

Before applying a spray tanning product it is ideal to prep the skin. About six to twelve hours before your session, gently exfoliate the skin you plan to tan, particularly the more exposed areas. Take a shower and clean the skin right before the application to remove all lotions and cosmetics that will inhibit the chemicals from absorbing into the skin. It is also a good idea to avoid showers and baths for at least twelve hours after the application.

Keep in mind that sunless tans are not a true tan and will not offer any natural sun protection like an authentic tan would. Keep your DHA tan well moisturized for maximum performance and always apply sunscreen when outside.

Rather than rubbing in a lotion or crème, spray tanning offers streak free results that are more natural looking. There are now specialist salons that have developed a better technology called Electrostatic, which uses static energy from your body to evenly disperse the tanning spray over the skin.

Before going to your spray tan appointment, it is important to properly prepare yourself so the results are not affected. It is best not to shave or wax before an appointment because this increases the chance of an irritation, however, it is good to exfoliate the skin before the session so there is a smooth surface for the spray to go onto.