How to Get a Natural Looking Tan Using Spray Tan

There's no need to worry about sun exposure or ultraviolet rays when you use a spray tanner. The formula stains your skin, making it look tan. And, it lasts for about a week. Self-tanners give people another option to indoor tanning booths. The industry has evolved over the last few years, so it's easier than ever to get a natural looking tan using spray tan.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Body soap
• Exfoliator
• Spray tan
• Makeup sponge

1. Make an appointment at a Mystic Tanning salon. The night before, shower and exfoliate your skin. Follow with a moisturizer.
2. Wear whatever you want to the session. The booth is completely private, so you can wear nothing while you tan to avoid tan lines.
3. Cover your hair with a shower cap if you want to. Stand completely still while the tan sprays you evenly. It will tan all the exposed skin.
4. Do it yourself at home. Buy a product like Neutrogena Micro Mist tanning spray.
5. Clean and exfoliate your skin. When you're completely dry, hold the can about 6 inches from your body and spray in a sweeping motion. Keep the can constantly moving. At the end of each stroke, stop spraying.
6. Get all the hard to reach places with no problem. Many spray tan products are made to spray in all directions, even if the can is upside down.
7. Moisturize your skin to keep it glowing. Reapply the spray tan after five to six days.

Tips & Warnings

• There's no need to rub in spray tan.
• Apply the tanner to your fingers or to a makeup sponge and apply it to your face.
• Always wear sun block when you're outside.
• Wash hands immediately after applying spray tan.
• Don't apply too much spray tan on rough areas like knees, elbows and ankles.
• Pay close attention when you're spraying your hands, wrists and ankles. These areas tend to show the tan more than others, looking unnatural. If necessary, use a makeup sponge to apply the self tanner.