Airbrush tanning, often called spray tanning or sunless tanning, is a process by which a DHA
based solution is airbrushed on to the
skin via an automated system or HVLP tanning equipment. When the airbrush tanning solution is sprayed onto the
skin, a safe, natural, sunless tan develops and lasts for between one and two weeks. Sunless tanning solutions contain dihydroxyacetone (DHA), an ingredient approved by the
FDA, which reacts with the natural amino acids in the
top layer of your
skin, producing the best looking sunless bronze tan. The pigments resulting from a spray tan do not provide
UV protection. The DHA airbrush tanning solution is applied while the client stands in either an automated
booth, or in a pop up spray tan tent. With most solutions the deepest tan color is reached within about 12 hours, so the color will continue to darken after the initial application. Airbrush tanning solutions also typically have a bronzer that provides an immediate tan effect. When using an airbrush or spray gun, this instant color helps ensure
even coverage. In this age of immediate gratification, solutions that include instant bronzing are
popular with most clients. Most of this added bronzer will come off in the first shower/bath after application. The color that remains is produced by the DHA reacting with the
skin, aka, your airbrush tan.
