Exfoliating before a spray tan
To boost the longevity of a tan it is vital to prepare your body beforehand by exfoliating regularly. Most tanning specialists advise that clients should exfoliate a couple of days before arriving for a treatment but why is it so important?
The body contains millions of surface skin cells and everyday many of these cells are sloughed off in order to reveal a new layer of fresh skin underneath. This regeneration process is continuous but you can speed it along by using exfoliators made from natural ingredients like sugar and oats as well as man made products sold on the high street. The active ingredient in spray tan, known as DHA, latches onto the skin cells on the surface of the body and causes them to darken. However, over the space of a few days these skin cells will die off to make room for a new layer of dermis. Exfoliating prior to a spray tan treatment will ensure that any dead skin cells are removed and starting with a fresh bed of skin will help your tan to last longer because the rate of skin renewal will be reduced.
Try to exfoliate a day or two in advance of your spray tan session and you will get yourself the best chance of boosting the success of your spray tan treatment.
Here are a couple of simple ideas on how to create your own exfoliator from a few items in your kitchen cupboard:
1.Combine brown sugar with a little cold water and gently scrub it all over your body. The coarse texture of the sugar will rub away any old cells and it won't cost you a penny! Sea salt is another superb alternative but it can often feel a little bit too rough to use on the face. Instead apply it to the arms and legs in a circular motion.
2.A mixture of oats and grapefruit juice is ideal for exfoliating the face. The oats have a softer texture than salt and sugar making them superb for use on delicate areas, such as around the eyes and nose.
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