Tanning booths and used tanning beds are now a regular method to ensure people in ‘sun poor’ countries can have that all over tan every day of the year. Technology has come to the rescue to an industry that is having problems, owing to the rise in cases of skin cancer, with some newer techniques that pose less danger. One of the choices people are now making is to go to a salon that offers spray tanning for an almost instant, safe effect. While sun tan creams and lotions have been popular for many years, the spray system seems to give a more consistent and natural looking color.

Although the popularity is still to be proved, systems using the new spray tanning technology have been designed for home use. The methods of artificially creating this effect may differ but a guide to getting a good finish works with them all. First off, you should exfoliate your skin to remove any dead skin. The last thing you want is to have dead skin dropping off and leaving lighter patches where it once was. Many people who need a winter tan will search for used tanning beds for sale online. You can also find tanning bed lamps for sale for your particular model.

Once this process is complete, it is advisable to prepare your skin further by applying a moisturizing cream (or lotion) to it which will make the agent easier to apply. One of the biggest mistakes people make at this stage when applying a bronzer from a bottle or cream application is to forget to wear gloves, this leaves them with orange palms which is hard to disguise. Also, apply lighter coats on the joints of your fingers, your knees, and your elbows as these areas will appear darker if you do not and the same applies to your feet. Even spray tanning can cause the odd problem if there is an excess and it starts to run so take a towel you no longer want with you to wipe it off.

Don’t wiggle around a lot after applying the self tanning agent, remaining as motionless as possible will help to ensure an even tan. These agents are notoriously good at marking clothing once they have been applied so you are advised to be careful how soon you get ready afterwards and what you intend to wear. Another point to consider is the change of clothes you will need once the tan has been applied; take some dark clothes along that way you avoid any staining. If you remember these few rules you should find that alternative systems can be very effective and look just like the real thing.