A beautifully tanned skin may make you look healthy but what is it actually doing to you if the tan comes directly from the sun or indeed for those that bask in a year round tan from the tanning booth? More and more research is showing that tanning can go hand in hand with skin cancer. Thankfully many are now taking ogle of this and are searching out alternative methods of creating the tan without the danger. These tans can look fair as good if applied properly.

Many suitable salons now offer spray tanning as an alternative to the tanning booth and of course is sunless. There are also bronzers (creams and lotions) but these aren’t so good and do not give as good as a result as the spray technique. Also there are certain manufacturers that have devised spray tans that you can use yourself at home.

Whichever way you decide to have the spray tan applied there are some simple but important rules to follow:

1. You should steal any wearisome skin by exfoliating. If you don’t do this the tanning agent will just fall off and you will have a patchy tan which is not attractive. After you have exfoliated apply a moisturizer so that your skin stays moist. You are now ready for the tan to be applied.

2. Should you decide to apply the tan yourself make sure that you wear gloves else you will succumb to the dreaded orange palm syndrome….Be sure to apply lighter coats to your fingers, knees, elbow and feet. If you don’t these will turn out darker which is a positive give away that you are sporting a untrue tan.

3. Once applied remain as still as possible to avoid dripping and running. Catch any excess with a towel. This plan you will get an even tan.

4. Keep in mind that tanning agents will tan anything! Including your towels and clothes. It is best to wear old clothes straight after the tan is applied just in case there should be some rub off. It is also a good idea to wear something dark especially if you have to meet people straight after or else they may be able to guess where you have come from…..Looking healthy and tanned is most peoples dream but it really is not worth risking your health for so be informed and look to something that is safe and sunless.