Sunless tanning spray booths

Stepping into a telephone booth-like compartment to obtain a tan may sound like some futuristic act you would expect on the animated television cartoon, “The Jetsons,” but it is a sunless tanning solution that has gained popularity in light of the dangers associated with using tanning beds. Sunless tanning spray booths in that you are placed in a booth standing up instead of sitting down. There has been a lot of debate over how harmful tanning beds are to use. The way you obtain a tan with sunless tanning spray booths is that the chemical dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is sprayed over the body while you wear protective coverings for you eyes, mouth, ears, and notes. The Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of DHA for external uses only so you must take precautions that you don't inhale the spray. Many sunless tanning spray booths have ventilation that will prevent you from inhaling an excessive amount of the fumes.

While tanning booths are effective, there are some down sides to using them. For starters, booths are designed for commercial use. An operator must operate the nozzles within the booth that spray the mist of tanning solution. In addition, sunless tanning spray booths can be expensive (as much as $30 per session), and since a tan using this method only lasts about three days, you will need to spend more money for subsequent tanning sessions. This can result in you spending a significant amount of money. Although spray tanning products provide one of the most even tans, there is a chance that the sunless tanning spray booths can miss some areas of your body.

You should use sunless tanning spray booths with caution and with assistance only. You will need to keep your eyes closed during the session to prevent any DHA from entering your eye. You must also hold your breath to keep from inhaling any of the mist. To get the most coverage, you will have the opportunity to make several poses.