Wikipedia define sunless tanning (also referred to as UV-free tanning, self-tanning, or spray tanning) as “the application of chemicals to the skin to produce an effect similar in appearance to a suntan.” Spray tanning has been considered a safe alternative to sun tanning. Since 1960s, the popularity of sunless tanning served many who needed a quick tan. Now they offer mobile spray tan businesses for patrons’ convenience.

Sunless tanning equipment, also known as self-tanners, can give your skin a tanned look without exposing it to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. These tanning products are sold as creams, gels, lotions and airbrush tanning products that you apply to your skin. Many of these products can be purchased at Artesian Tan at reasonable prices. All these products are much easier to apply by yourself. For those who don’t want to do it by themselves, some tanning salons, spas, mobile spray tan businesses and other tanning businesses offer professional spray-on tanning for an added cost. When you are spraying tanning products on your skin make sure not to inhale the product.

The active ingredient in most sunless tanning products is dihydroxyacetone or commonly known as DHA. When applied to the skin, DHA reacts with dead cells in the outermost layer of skin to temporarily darken the skin’s appearance. The airbrush tanning systems allows easy to spray on your skin. The coloring doesn’t wash off, but it gradually fades within few days as the dead skin cells slough off. Keep in mind that these products don’t contain any sunscreen capabilities.

Much of the controversy concentrates on DHA contained in the sunless tanning equipment and products. In scientific studies it was found that DHA appears to cause genetic mutations when applied to cells in a dish. But no human research has been carried out yet. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the DHA in tanning lotion but has not conducted any investigation on airbrush tanning products or spray in tanning salons.

Researchers are finding ways to develop natural tanning spray products to soften any existing impacts of sprays. So much of the controversy still continues. Most tanning products don’t contain sunscreen and therefore, when outdoors do not expect it to provide protection from sun’s damaging UV rays. Visit Artesian Tan to purchase all the products you need for a quick tan.