There are a few things worth knowing, though,before giving yourself a spray tan at home.
Exfoliation is always key, especially in areas like elbows and knees, theAmerican Academy of Dermatologysuggests.
Of course, bright lighting is also a huge help to check for unevenness and streaks.
Even though they may prove safer than bed tanning,spray tans still affect one’s bodyin different ways.
Tanning products contain dihydroxyacetone (DHA) to change the color of one’s skin (viaHuffPost).
Taking all of this into account, one can expect a spray tan to last five to 10 days.
Alexandra DiMarchi of Tan-Luxe toldInStylethat the individual can play a big role in how long a glow lasts.
“The shade you chose also determines this.
James Read, who has his own tanning line, told his secrets toVogue France.
“Exfoliate so that your tan comes off naturally,” he suggested.
“To prolong the sunkissed effect, add a teaspoon of gradual tan into aftersun.
Jules Von Hep toldInStyleabout his precise ritual for prolonging a spray tan.
He suggested self tanning drops that one could add to a moisturizer or face serum nightly.
