Chief Facts Concerning What Mist Spray Tan Does

By Haywood Hunter


Caucasians have a hallmark pale skin. Some people point out that the main reason for this is because they live in areas where the sunlight is weak. Evolution hence did not see the need to bless them with melanin, the darkening agent found in other races, especially Africans. Of course why they do is open to debate, and so most opt to use artificial color such as a mist spray tan to darken up their skin just a little bit.

Most people who go for the artificial mist spray tan are extremely pale skinned and have good reason not to sunbath. This is a term often used to illustrate the spending of hours by someone under the sunshine in order to get a brown skin. These individuals have probably suffered from sunburn as a result of this, and consider natural browning synonymous to a painful experience.

The experts are actually not wrong about that because bathing under the sun is known to have some devastating effects. Apart from the painful sunburn that most of sun-bathers have experienced, others may include heat stroke and the risk of melanoma of the skin. This is a cancer brought about by long exposure to dangerous ultra violet rays from the sun. A healthy way therefore to achieve a bronzed look is by using the mist spray tan.

Tanning by use of a mist spray tan works by spraying a specially formulated moisture onto the body. Most high-end salons and spas offer private booths where full body spraying can be done. The mist spray tan sprays can either be oil or water based, depending on the booths. People with sensitive skins should opt for water based sprays.

The main ingredient used in the mist spray tan is called dihydroxyacetone, or DHA. It is a chemical that physically dyes the skin brown when dead skin cells react with it. This consequently gives one a beautiful brown skin which looks similar to a natural tan. The product has been meticulously tested to ensure that the color output looks completely real.

There are different types of mist spray tan available in the market. This allows the consumer to choose the most suitable level of darkening for their skin. However, very pale people should avoid going for very dark tans as they will appear unnatural, despite the quality of the colorant. A patch test on a small area of skin will guide one as to an appropriate strength to use.

Although tests have not been carried out on humans, lab investigations show a clear need for further research. These scientists state that the once in a month user of a mist spray tan may not be at risk, but the more frequent users and the salon staff who spray these colors on clients could be at grave risk. The easiest way to cut down on this risk is to wear goggles and masks during the application process.

The DHA used in the mist spray tan is FDA approved, making it safe to use on humans as long as it is applied on the skin. The FDA however has also advised users to protect their eyes, noses, and mouths while applying the mist. This is to protect them against known risk of inhaling this chemical.




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