There are numerous benefits to getting spray on tans. The utmost important benefit is the reduction of skin cancers that can result from UVA and UVB rays. Even tanning beds, thought to be the safest way to tan in the past, are being found to cause skin cancers. In fact, studies have found that UVA radiation is carcinogenic in nature and can even be one of the main instigators of skin cancers. UVB radiation, in contrast, constitutes more immediate damaging effects and the damage can be seen quicker than the cumulative amount needed to produce UVA type skin cancers. In addition, UVA has been linked directly to photo-aging of the skin such as premature sagging, wrinkling and thinning of the skin.
Spray on tans are also beneficial for other reasons. They can do the same thing as traditional tanning when it comes to covering blemishes and faults in the skin. Of course, just like traditional UV tanning, scars (depending on their age) do not tan in the same way and some will never tan at all. In addition, spray tans are great for those hard to tan regions or areas that seem to only burn when utilizing traditional UV tanning methods. This is because the DHA in sprays only reacts with dead skin cells and doesnt change and mutate skins DNA, thereby causing burns.
Spray on tans also provides other benefits over other
sunless tanning procedures. In effect, since these sprays are applied as a fine mist, it is easy to get a smooth, streak-free finish. In addition, spray tanning can also be done any time of the year in any location. You are also able to literally pick what color tan you want. Since solutions come with different concentrations of DHA, up to 15%, you can start out with a beginners 5% tan that produces a light golden tan and after a few times, ramp up the volume and go for higher concentrations.
Your tanning business will benefit from spray tanning because it is usually cheaper and less messy. Tanning creams and lotions, on the other hand, can take longer to dry and it is difficult with these to keep from streaking.
In addition, a spray on tan is only as good as the machine used. There are
quality hand-held machines that are specifically made for spray tanning, such as HVLP systems. Many of the newer hand-held systems can be adjusted easily for both solution flow and air pressure to suit your and your clients preferences. Make sure to go for a quality machine that can be broken down and cleaned easily. Now, if you go with a spray tanning booth, which is more expensive but well worth it, make sure you get the best quality booth available in your budget so that you will have less breakdowns.
When you get into the business of spray on tans, know that there are numerous benefits for your skin and for your wallet. Be aware though, that a spray tan is only as good as the machine that you use so you need to determine what kind of tanning system you will use, whether it is HVLP, airbrush or booth.
