If you are considering getting a spray tan then you might want to learn some background information about this type of treatment.

This might be because you may be in two minds about whether a spray tan is the correct thing for you.

For this reason zz have made a list of the key things to mull over before getting a spray tan:

The active ingredient in a spray on tan is a chemical called dihydroxyacetone (DHA) and even though it is non-toxic some people can still have an allergic reaction to it. Due to this people that haven't used a spray tan before should really have an allergy test before using a tanning booth for the first time. Although this allergy is not very common at all, it's definitely worth having the test done before you set foot in a tanning booth! After all it is always better to be safe rather than sorry especially when you consider that the DHA will cover the whole body and hence an allergic reaction wouldn't be localised.

It is essential to find out how long a spray tan will last and how long a person will have to go between applications. Well, a person’s body constantly sheds dead skin cells, which means a natural tan can wear off quickly. It is common for a tan to last around 7 days but the general window is anywhere from 5 to 10 days if the skin is cared for. However, if a person moisturises every day after an application then they will see their tan lasting up to a couple of days longer. But people’s skin holds on to tans differently and their skin will hold on to the colour of the spray tanning fluid for different lengths of time.

There are certain things that should be done before a person goes for a spray tan. The first thing to do is ensure you exfoliate with a scrub or loofah to remove dead skin cells. The reason for this is to make the spray tan to work properly the person will need to avoid showering for twelve hours after their spray tan. Also, in order to ensure an even tan the person should shave or wax the day before their treatment. Lastly, people should come to your appointment in loose, dark coloured clothing as after the tanning solution is applied some of the colour will come off.

The cost of spray tanning can vary depending on the location of the store and the particular service that's asked for. Making regular bookings for consecutive treatments can also change the prices. For example, spray tanning from sienna-x.co.uk can cost in the region of £25-£30, but this payment also includes items that need to be applied before and after the procedure to help boost tanning. Whereas if a person were to book in advance, then they can make a saving. For example, multi-tan sessions are offered at a reduced rate or can come with an additional session for free. There are spray tan parties too where the host can get a spray tan without spending a penny.

Not everyone tries spray tanning booths and in fact whether someone opts to have a go should depend on their complexion. Spray tanning fluid works by enhancing and complimenting natural skin tones so it is therefore better suited to people with darker skin. For example, a person with a Mediterranean complexion may most definitely reap the benefits of using a spray tanning booth. On the other hand someone with fair skin may feel that the bronze effect seems less natural than it would do for others and hence it may not have the desired effect.

BY sticking to these pointers you should have a better idea of whether a spray on tan is a good idea for your own personal circumstances.