Countdown to Prom

Young adults who use sun beds increase their chance of developing melanoma (skin cancer) by 75 percent, and in the last 30 years, melanoma diagnoses have increased by 50 percent. If there’s one thing you do to keep yourself beautiful this prom season, we at Superior Spray Tanning urge you: Stay OUT of tanning salons!

However, we do acknowledge the importance of a (healthy!) tan, especially in those arm-and-leg-baring prom dresses. So, we want to give you some advice on bed-free bronzing.

Sunless tanning is the safest way to tan without harmful artificial UV rays and so long as you do your research, you won’t end up looking orange. For a guaranteed orange-free tan, airbrush tanning (as opposed to the less-expensive spray-tan booths) is the right option. Wherever you choose to go, make sure the professionals are using high-quality products and make sure they are true experts. Ask lots of questions!

Many girls shy away from airbrush tanning because it has a stigma for bestowing upon its users an artificial-looking tan. That problem can be easily avoided. You want to look sun-kissed, not unnaturally dark. If you are fair-skinned, ask your professional to use the lightest shade available when getting your spray tan. Just like there are different-colored foundations to match your skin tone, there are also different-colored spray-tanning formulas.

To ensure a longer-lasting, flawless spray tan, though, some legwork is required. We recommend that you exfoliate and complete any shaving, facials, manicures, or pedicures one day prior to your session. And no makeup, moisturizer, deodorant, or perfume on the day of. All of these things can prevent the tanning solution from completely contacting the skin.

And as far as post-spray tan, optimum results are usually seen two days afterward. How you maintain your glow, though, is entirely up to you and what products you use. To ensure longevity, Superior Spray Tanning have tips for best-practice protocol, including: applying moisturizer twice a day after your first time showering , avoid lotions with glycolic acids (the acid will strip away the solution), avoid bar soaps and mild liquid soaps, stay away from body scrubs, baths, and long showers, and, if you find yourself in a pool, Jacuzzi, or the ocean, make sure to carefully apply waterproof sunscreen to protect your tan!

Spring Break is Just a Spray Away!

It’s been a long winter with lots of snow and very cold temperatures. Nothing is better proof of that than pale, dry winter skin we’ve been sporting , but there is a glowing solution for the days ahead.  As we move into spring and the weather turns more hospitable, more and more people are looking to prepare to look their best by getting a tan. Most people believe that a tan enhances their looks.

The old-style indoor tanning beds to maintain a sun-bronzed look or to get ready for spring break and other vacations are now being shunned.  And with skin cancer on the rise and the recent ban on tanning beds for those younger than 16, people are turning to airbrush spray tanning more than ever. Also the negative effects of sun or tanning bed exposure — and in many cases overexposure — leads to more and lines, wrinkles, freckles and sunspots on skin.

Airbrush tanning is the ticket. Tan lovers can avoid all the risks to their appearance and health and still get that coveted bronzed look. Superior Spray Tanning offers all skin types the chance to look natural and glowing. No matter if you are going away for spring break or if you are staying home, why not look like you just got back from the Caribbean. A gorgeous tan is just a spray away!