Instant tanning is an express procedure with a natural effect. Instant tanning procedure Tanning with bronzer before and after

30.10.2019

We have learned from our own experience whether it is possible to become dark-skinned in 15 minutes.

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Owners of straight hair want to curl them, owners of curls dream of straightening them - everyone knows this paradox. I have a different situation: as the owner of snow-white skin, I dream of a bronze tan. I tried to achieve it in various ways, including prolonged sunbathing at resorts (the last time it ended with solar dermatitis), all kinds of self-tanning in different price categories and, forgive me the beauty experts I know, a solarium, but never got the desired result. There was only one remedy left - an instant tan in the salon - and I decided to try it. I chose the LikeZagar studio for the experiment.

What is instant tanning?

Instant tanning is a service from tanning studios and beauty salons that can get you tanned in 15 minutes. With the help of a special tool, the expert evenly sprays sugarcane suntan lotion all over your body, and you instantly become tanned. And this is not the end result - the tan appears in full force after 2-6 hours (the time depends on the chosen shade). This is not a paint, but an artificial tan, so after taking a shower, it persists. The result largely depends on your skin and individual characteristics, but usually lasts for a week or even two.

Photo of clean skin before the procedure

Before the procedure

Immediately after the recording, I was told that my future tan largely depends on the correct preparation of the skin, and they gave me recommendations. At least 12 hours before the procedure, you need to do a light full body scrub (without oils and coffee) - I did it. The day before the procedure, it is not recommended to use creams, gels (due to the possible high pH) - I safely forgot about that. But on the day of tanning I did everything perfectly: I took a shower without gel and washcloths and did not use any means for the body, including deodorant. And, as I was advised, I came to the salon in loose dark clothes, because immediately after the procedure, the lotion can leave marks on the clothes.

How is the procedure

When I came to LikeZagar, the first thing I did was discuss with the master the shade I want to get. It seems that it looked very funny: I was standing there, all so snow-white, which in my childhood was called “white sour cream” and I show the master pictures of swarthy beauties on Instagram, responding to her warnings with the irrevocable “I only want this!”. I was warned that the shade I want is quite dark - it will look good on the skin, but when it starts to slip off the face and hands, the contrast will be noticeable. It didn't scare me, so I boldly undressed, put on disposable panties and got into the original position - legs apart, arms in different directions. In order not to stain the feet, special stickers were glued to them, and the palms were smeared with greasy cream. Before applying the lotion, a biopilling was done - a special composition was sprayed over the whole body, which removes impurities and degreases the skin. Then they started spraying the lotion itself - the master does it very carefully, according to the zones, saying how best to get up and turn around: you need to raise your hands up, then substitute one leg, then the other, then turn your back, then hold your breath while the lotion is applied to face. However, this is not difficult to do, the main thing for all the manipulations is not to touch the walls or the body with your hands - the master is watching this. I was warned that the lotion itself is cool, but in the salon I did not freeze. Then the body was slightly dried with a hairdryer and immediately allowed to dress. I saw the sunburn right away - more precisely, a thin white stripe from the elastic of the panties, the rest of the body was noticeably darker. I was advised not to shower for eight hours - for me this meant not washing at night - not crying, not sweating or even washing my hands (palms can be wiped with napkins) and allowed to dress.

Photo after - the day after the procedure

Feelings after

How sticky it was! Well, it's just very, very sticky. I was on the subway and dreamed of the moment when I could take off my clothes at home. The jacket I was wearing was more or less spacious, and the jeans were not the most tight-fitting, but they were not oversized either. Mentally, I said goodbye to the tan, because I was sure that stains and stains would remain - after all, right after the procedure I put on a sweater, jeans, and a jacket, and even stuck into the warm subway ... An hour and a half later, the stickiness became bearable, and after two or three I saw how the tan manifests itself. The skin became darker before the eyes, while the color was rich, natural (no orange!) And perfectly even. To celebrate, I went to bed without taking a shower at night - this could have been done, but there was a risk that the tan would then not be as dark as I wanted. And I was not frightened even by the master's warning that brown stains might remain on the bed linen ...

A photo of how the tan fades smoothly: compare the skin color on the fingers and the wrist

Result

In the morning I woke up dark. Highly! And stained on the bedding, yes. But they were easily washed off, by the way. And my skin was not sticky at all and was very tanned. I examined myself meticulously and did not find a single spot, not a single smudge or trace - everything was really very smooth. After the first shower, the color faded a little, but I remained very tanned. Well, then I just admired myself in every mirror, and everything looked brighter on me - both makeup and clothes. It was wonderful!
To keep the tan longer, I avoided the pool, baths, washed without a washcloth and applied moisturizer to my body twice a day, as I was advised in the studio. The sunburn began to disappear after five days - primarily from the hands and face. But then I put on one of my self-tanners and it looked decent. In the salon, by the way, they sell lotions for home use in order to "tint", and do express tanning separately only for the face and hands - these are good options to extend the life of your tan. Two weeks later, some color was still on the body, but the hands and face were completely washed off, so I'm going to repeat the procedure in the near future.

I noticed that all kinds of beauty procedures are the most interesting to read, today there is just such a review. We are talking about instant tanning for the skin. I wanted to try it for a long time, but there was no reason. Quite recently, I had a wonderful event in my life, I got married!) And the week before the celebration I was packed with all sorts of beauty procedures that would look bombastic, one of them is just an instant tan. So..

Having previously learned all the details from a specialist by phone, I came to get a tan 2 days before the planned celebration. I was asked to wash myself before the procedure and not to use face and body creams, deodorants or perfumes. For the best effect, you can do a light scrubbing of the skin a few days before the procedure, I have not done it .. Also, before the application of self-tanning, it is suggested to do a chemical peeling, for a long-term effect, I did not do it for medical reasons.

Before the procedure, you need to remove all jewelry, you do not need to take anything from your clothes, just put on more spacious clothes, be it a dress or a tracksuit, I do not recommend going in tight jeans, your tan will rub off on your jeans. The salon provides disposable thongs, a hat and slippers. Very comfortably.

And so, the procedure itself lasts 15 minutes, without applying peeling, the master sprays the solution on all areas of the body, including the face. There are no unpleasant sensations, only a little cold, after applying the solution, you need to wait 5 minutes for the skin to dry, after that you can get dressed and go home. Photo before:

And then the next day:

The difference is very clear! + hides skin imperfections.

There are 2 tanning solutions, the first is the usual one, which manifests itself for 8 hours - I took it, and the second express, its development takes 5 hours. There are also intensity levels, light, medium and dark, since my skin is light, we made a medium shade. I made a tan at 8 o'clock in the evening, went to bed after 5 hours, that is, for another three hours the tan appeared during sleep, the master recommended wearing pajamas or something like that so that the skin does not come into contact with the skin in order to avoid the creases of the tan. And sleep in the pose of a star)), so it is optimal to do a tan early or follow all the rules like me.

It should be noted that since the tan lasts 8 hours, you cannot wash yourself during this time! The skin smells like this solution and is sticky to the touch, you will have to endure. The first wash should be without detergents, just warm water ..

A tan is visible immediately after application, but after 8 hours and a night of sleep, I woke up as a black man)).

The part of the body where the line from the panties was:

I walked cool with an even tan for 3 days, after which the bra area began to peel off, then the whole area crawled with spots, if you don't look closely, you can't see it, of course, but I watched it all .. I already tried to wash it off with a washcloth, but in some places it lingered as much as 2 weeks. The area of the brushes also looks ugly, the solution does not lay down evenly ..

I put 3 stars on the procedure, because for some event, for example, a wedding, birthday, New Year, it's really cool to do, it looks beautiful, well-groomed, tanned legs .. mmm .. but then some disappointment comes.

The procedure itself costs 2000 rubles, express 2500 rubles, peeling 500 rubles.

Think for yourself, I expressed my opinion!

Who cares about the image at the wedding, coupled with my tan)):

Everyone knows that the sun's rays and ultraviolet light have a detrimental effect on the epidermis. But beautiful and radiant skin makes it look more well-groomed. You can get a beautiful color without harming your health with an instant tan. This procedure is the application of a sugarcane extract to the skin. After interacting with the dermis of the lotion, a beautiful shade is obtained.

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The benefits of instant tanning

There are many names for this procedure. Instant tan is called "Hollywood", "sunless", "aero", "cane", etc. All this is due to the action of a substance such as dihydroxyacetone, or DHA. It is an extract from sugar cane. Also, the spray contains water, various oils, extracts of tea and aloe, seaweed and others. Thus, the product sprayed on the body has a completely natural composition and does not harm health.

One of the main advantages is the speed of receipt. Unlike natural, when you have to fry in the sun for hours and risk getting burned or bumped, here a few minutes are enough to get an even glow. It helps to hide some skin blemishes such as stretch marks and small scars. Instant tan lasts up to two weeks. And it comes off gradually turning pale.

It is also important to note that this type of tanning is suitable even for pregnant women, unlike the sun and tanning beds.

It is applied, as a rule, by a specialist who sprays the product onto the skin using a cosmetic apparatus.

In addition, the cost of such an instant tan is not high. Everyone can afford to do it both at home and in the salon.

Disadvantages of the method

However, there are many disadvantages to this tanning method. Many clients leave negative reviews. The disadvantages are:

The short duration of the effect. A beautiful tan lasts a couple of days, but after the first shower it starts to fade.
Comes off in spots. For many, a week later, the skin has a very uneven color - somewhere darker, somewhere lighter. Even preliminary scrubbing does not solve the problem.
Bad smell. Often the aroma after the spray leaves much to be desired, some of them smell like smoke. They also note that the smell is very persistent and stays on the skin for a long time, even after a shower.
Clogs pores. Despite the fact that it is necessary to carry out the procedure on prepared skin, after a couple of sessions, blackheads become noticeable, especially in the décolleté and back. It is very difficult to get rid of them.
It takes time to absorb. If the product does not have time to dry, then after the salon at home you can find spots on the skin and stains. The same applies to the folds.
It stains clothes, especially immediately after the procedure.
May appear yellow and inappropriate on the skin.
You can not visit baths, saunas and swim in a hot bath with him.
Salt water also affects the duration of the effect.

Before and after your instant tanning procedure

Equipment and installations in the cabin

Most often, instant tanning is performed in a specialized institution. To carry out the procedure, the following is required:

Spray with pigment from sugarcane extract.
Walnut oils to moisturize the skin.
A special screen or tent so that the spray does not stain everything around.
Lighting, so that the artist can accurately assess the skin phototype and uniformity of application.
Installation-atomizer for spraying the product on the body.

In some salons, it is possible for a master to visit your home, but often there is no such service, since the equipment is heavy and inconvenient for transportation.

How is the application procedure with the device

Before tanning, the master consults with the client so that there are no stains and unwanted shades as a result. He must warn the person about the following points:

The skin must be softened and cleaned before application. You need to wash with an oil-free gel. It is also advisable to scrub the skin, paying special attention to dry areas on the joints of the fingers, lower legs, heels, elbows, knees. You need to do this procedure a couple of days before the instant tan. Cleansed and hydrated skin is a great canvas for a spray that will lie flat.
It is necessary to carry out the waxing procedure several days before tanning. Unclosed pores and injured skin will contribute to the appearance of blemishes after. The same goes for shaving. You need to do it at least a day in advance.
Perfumes and deodorants should not be applied before and for some time after instant tanning, as the chemicals in the composition react and cause an uneven color.
Do not use makeup for the first time, as it also reduces the duration of the effect.
Apply balm to lips and hands.

So that the tan lays down evenly, and also in some places there are no spots of a different color, the master additionally conducts liquid peeling immediately before the instant tanning procedure itself. Then the substance is sprayed onto the skin in a thin layer. Often a person is asked to wear a swimsuit or underwear that covers certain areas of the body.

Watch the video on how the instant tanning procedure goes:

After that, it is necessary to allow the composition to be absorbed and dry on the skin. It is important not to wear tight-fitting, light-colored clothing that impedes movement. The whole procedure, as a rule, does not take more than half an hour.

Lotion for a beautiful body at home

You can also instantly tan in this way at home. Everything takes place according to the same principle and algorithm as in the salon. Do not think that a home-visiting master is less qualified than in a studio. You need to choose a specialist based on the reviews and recommendations of familiar people you can trust.

The advantages of instant tanning at home are that after the procedure, you can not wear clothes for much longer. This reduces the risk of streaking and uneven coloration.

It is important that the master must have with him a special rug on which the client will stand, and a screen that protects the furniture and furnishings from splashes.

Instant tanning lotions

Not to be confused with instant tanning sprays from the store.... Quality products are quite expensive, and these procedures are much cheaper in price. In addition, if you follow the rules, the effect will be more natural and lasting.

All products contain a substance - dihydroxyacetone. They will differ in the percentage of this product by 5 - 15%. They can also be made on the basis of erythrulose. It is also sugar, but it allows the tan to stay on the body longer, and it also helps moisturize and nourish the body.

Skin care after

Despite the high qualifications of the master, half of the success depends on the client himself. Namely, skin care after the procedure is important. The following guidelines should be followed:

Do not shower or bathe for 8-10 hours after sunburn. Also, do not engage in any activity that causes sweating, as it prevents the composition from being absorbed into the skin evenly.
When taking a shower, do not rub with a washcloth, and the soap should be mild. The washed off water will have a light shade - a color guide. It is applied specifically to see the missing areas. The composition itself is absorbed into the top layer of the skin. If you rub it hard with a loofah or pumice stone, the cells will peel off and the tan will go away. It should be wiped off with light dabbing movements.
After a shower or bath, apply a moisturizer twice a day. But it is important to ensure that there is no oil in the composition.

Do not go to the pool as the chlorine will wash away the tan.
During the day, shaving and depilation are prohibited.
If, after the procedure, you do not take a shower, but go to bed, then the bed linen may get dirty. So you need to use one that is not a pity.

Also, the following factors can affect the quality of the result:

Wrinkles on the body when you are overweight, due to which the lotion is not absorbed evenly.
If you wear tight clothing less than 10 hours after the procedure, streaks may remain on the legs and arms, under the chest and back.
If the lotion is not completely washed off in the shower, a second reaction begins.
Too dry or oily skin of the face.
Use of makeup on the first day of the procedure.
Application of the cream on the face.
Critical days for women. The increased hormone levels prevent the substance from being absorbed and reacting.

Instant tan shades

The cost of the procedure and special means

Prices for instant tanning in different salons differ. It all depends on the pricing policy of the institution, the qualifications of the master, as well as the products and quality of the equipment used for the procedure. On average, the cost can range from 600 rubles to 4000 thousand. But again, a high price is not an indicator of a good quality result. It is better to contact a master with a good reputation and positive reviews.

The instant tanning products themselves cost from 3 to 6-7 thousand rubles. Also, the installation itself has an average cost of 30 to 70 thousand. The most popular products are:

Tan Solutions, UK;
Salamander, Italy;
Dim Academy, France;
Private Label, Switzerland.

So it is worth concluding that too low a price for a service may indicate poor quality of products and equipment.

Instant tanning can be a good alternative to tanning beds or the beach. It will help those who have contraindications for other methods to look good. But at the same time, it has many significant drawbacks. The quality of the result depends both on the qualifications of the master and on the exact adherence to the instructions before and after the procedure.

How long does an instant tan last?

It depends on the end result that you want to see and on the desire to consolidate it. To obtain a darker shade, 2-3 instant tanning procedures are required at intervals of several days. But experts assure that a single procedure can fix the resulting shade for up to 2 weeks. Since the skin of the face is exposed to external influences several times every day (washing, cleansing, applying a cream, again cleansing), the instant tanning of the face lasts much less (from 6 to 10 days).

Many girls dream of having a beautiful chocolate tan. There are many ways to get it, but lately, instant tanning has become popular among salon visitors.

It costs quite a lot, but at the same time it holds up perfectly, giving the body a beautiful color.

But many women of fashion constantly ask themselves questions:

How long does an instant tan last?
Is instant tanning harmful to the skin?
How painless is this procedure, and is it possible to do an instant tan at home?

We will try to answer your questions.

Instant tanning procedure

In a beauty salon or just at home, the following manipulation is done. A special dye is applied to clean skin, which is distributed over the skin with the help of a special spray. The procedure is done in special booths.

After you have done the manipulation, you cannot use a washcloth and take a shower for 6-8 hours. Therefore, the instant tanning procedure is most often scheduled in the morning so that you have enough time before showering. During this time, the dermis will have time to absorb the particles with the coloring matter as much as possible, and, accordingly, the effect will last longer.

After 8 hours, you can already wash. Please note that the skin does not absorb all the substance, but only 85%. Therefore, if there is colored water in the bathroom after the procedure, there is nothing to worry about. The beautiful shade will not disappear, only that part of the substance that has not been absorbed is washed off.

Another way to get an almost instant chocolate complexion to your face and body is to use a special lotion. It is applied with specific professional equipment.

Instant tanning lotion is bought in advance. It differs in the intensity of the effect obtained, the composition, the dyes, as well as the shade that it leaves. A good lotion for manipulation can be purchased at a professional cosmetics store. However, such funds are sometimes expensive.

There are more budget options. For example, many companies such as Avon or Nivea produce high-quality and inexpensive lotions to instantly obtain the desired shade.

Here's how to professionally do instant tanning at home and salon.

But before heading to the beauty salon or simply calling the master at your home, you should prepare for the trip about a day in advance in order to achieve the perfect effect.

preparation for salon instant tanning

The day before you go to the salon, you need to do special preparation. At this time, you cannot:

use lotions and body creams;
perfumery, as the surface of the face and body may be colored unevenly;
you can not use any moisturizers, including cream soap with a special composition;
after the procedure, you need to wear loose, dark-colored clothing;
after manipulation, you should not take a hot shower and use all types of alkaline soaps.

In order for the skin to absorb the coloring matter as much as possible, cosmetologists recommend doing laser peeling before the procedure itself. Thanks to him, the substance lies better on the skin and is absorbed, and therefore, the shade will turn out smoother, without nuances. This is the main thing that you need to know for those who are preparing to be longer " beautiful chocolate».

Preparing for manipulation is not difficult, but it requires abandoning some of the usual hygiene products for a while. But for the sake of a beautiful color, you can also abandon the usual procedures. After all, many experts advise against using even a simple roll-on deodorant.

General preparation for the procedure usually does not take more than 2 days. But even after your skin has acquired a beautiful chocolate hue, you need to follow some rules so that it delights you as long as possible.

How long does Instant tan last

It depends on the preparedness of the skin, its type, the amount and density of the coloring matter, as well as the physiological state of the woman's skin. The average period is from 10 days to 2 weeks.

During this time, you should not wash under hot water, sweat a lot and wear hot clothes, and also use strong and aggressive detergents, for example, concentrated shower gels with oils, with peeling particles and others.

It is worth noting that on unhealthy skin prone to inflammation, the shade does not last long, and dermatologists do not recommend doing it, since it can provoke an exacerbation of skin diseases.

Also, very often in people with freckles and thin white skin, even after using "strong" means " chocolate effect"Lasts no more than 2-3 days.

how to wash off Instant tan

If you do not like the result after the procedure, you can clean it right in the salon. For this you need to use a special lotion. It must be thoroughly rubbed into the skin, lather and go to the shower. This way, you can wash off a bad shade if you don't like its tone or intensity.

Or you can do it yourself. The beauty salons will tell you how to properly wash off a strong instant tan, even if you just got it.

How to maintain an Instant Tan

In the cold season, do not overuse very warm clothes, as excessive sweating will cause your beautiful brown color to melt right before your eyes.

In addition, instant tanning does not tolerate the sauna, bathroom, various spa treatments and peels. Set them aside for a while to preserve the effect, which in the cold season will last much longer due to reduced sweating and because the air temperature is much lower than in summer.

So it should be done in the cold season so that it lasts as long as possible. For example, before the New Year holidays and holidays, to show off a beautiful body in sexy New Year's outfits in a series of festive meetings. After all, in summer there is enough sun to get a real tan!

advantages of instant tanning over others

First of all, instant tanning is in great demand because its convenience is evident over other types:

Fast results. Unlike tanning beds and other tanning methods under unnatural conditions, a chocolate shade is obtained in one application.
Painlessness and safety. The procedure itself, unlike a solarium and other artificial methods to obtain a chocolate skin tone, is absolutely painless and safe. If in a tanning salon a girl with thin and fair skin, especially with freckles, runs the risk of getting not the same result as we would like, getting burns and increasing the risk of skin cancer, then this manipulation is absolutely not traumatic for skin of any type. The only thing that can upset the owners of thin fair skin with freckles is the result is paler than we would like.
Longer lasting results than self-tanning. If the self-tanning lasts very little, then the dyes with this manipulation will give a more lasting result. After the procedure, you can safely swim in the pool, take a shower, etc.

Health Harm of Instant Tanning

This manipulation is practically safe, it can be done even by pregnant women. The only thing that can negatively affect tanning is the presence of acne and freckles, various inflammations on the skin, but even here there are no absolute contraindications either. The procedure is possible after prior consultation with a dermatologist.