spray tans

Airbrushed skin color

A spray tan is an artificial tan applied by misting the skin with a solution containing dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which temporarily darkens the outer layer of skin.

The application happens in booths or by handheld sprayers at salons.

Spray tans offer a sun-kissed look without UV exposure but can turn orange if overdone: She got a spray tan before the wedding.

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cosmetic · booths · mists · pigmentation · streaky · solutions · exfoliation · salons · DHA · moisturizers · mousse · applications · facials · contouring · waxing · airbrush · sunscreen · beach body

Opposites
tanning method/source

spray tanssunbathing

Deliberate exposure to rays

solar exposure · farmer's tan · tanning bed

skin appearance/authenticity

spray tanspale skin

Light-colored human exterior

porcelain skin

skin coloring direction

spray tansskin lightening

Reducing melanin in dermis

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G