Posted On November 27, 2011 at 10:18 am in Airbrush Tanning
Have you ever wondered how to achieve Best Fake Tan? Learn about different methods and choose the best one for you:
1. Spray tanning in a booth. My personal favorite because it is quick, easy and most of all PRIVATE. That is extremely important, because standing naked in front of a stranger getting spray tanned rates for me about as high as going for a root canal to a dentist. However – that privacy comes at a cost. The tan might not be all that even every time and your tan lines will not be perfectly blended in. The machine covers everything in an even mist of spray tanning solution and will not give you two coats of your pale, pale butt to blend it in with the rest of the skin. It will also not shape your body with expert strokes to give you an illusion of toned stomach or fuller bust. It will work for you if you just want an overall effect and small imperfections do not worry you. You can spray tan nude without anybody watching and at the end you just dry yourself off, get dressed and go. The whole process takes less than 10 minutes.
2. HVLP or Airbrush tanning. No matter which machine your spray tanning technician uses it will be hand held and the technician will have to get within few inches of your body to do a good job. So, leave your modesty out the door before you come in. You can wear your swimsuit or just a thong (g-string). Some salons don’t mind spraying nude people – so ask before you go. The therapist can customize the solution to match your skin color EXACTLY, so you are likely to finish with a very natural looking tan. You will get your tan lines blended in perfectly and you can fake abs, boobs and muscle tone if the technician is skillful enough. Some can even make you look slimmer and taller by creating optical illusions. The whole process can take up to 1/2 hour if you take into account standing if front of a fan waiting to air dry your tan. Can be mighty uncomfortable in winter if the room is not well heated.
3. Self tanning. Usually not as durable as spray tanning, but it compensates for this lack of longevity by being the cheapest spray tanning method. Although it might be a bit tricky to do your back all by yourself, if you are prepared to learn the tricks you can save yourself a lot of money. Additional benefit – you don’t have to go anywhere to get a great fake tan but can do it in the privacy of your own home. The easiest way – put on a pair of tight latex gloves, do your body section by section starting at the bottom and blend in very, very well. You might have to experiment with different products a little before you find your favorite, but it will be worth it in the end.
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Posted On 10:18 am in Airbrush Tanning
First let’s start out by talking about what is cellulite? Well cellulite is a topographical skin change that occurs primarily in postpubertal females. With that definition you probably know about as much as you did before. Well to make it a little easier to understand let’s first explain what collagen is. Collagen is a type of protein found in your body that helps make the connective tissue in your tendons, ligaments, and skin. With the case of your skin if that connective tissue somehow becomes damaged, too thin, or full of holes then the fat underneath your skin can poke though in a lumpy fashion that we call cellulite. So cellulite is that cottage cheese look that can appear on your butt, thighs and even calves and unfortunately it is very common for women.
So what exactly causes cellulite and why are women more prone to getting cellulite? Collagen needs oxygen and nutrients, which it gets from blood flow. As for women as they age and their estrogen levels begin to decrease, some of the receptors in the blood vessels (especially the blood vessels in the lower body) begin to lose function. Therefore the circulation can decrease and the collagen loses it’s blood flow and degrades. The reason that it occurs in the upper calves, thighs, and butt is because women have three layers of fat in those areas. The lack of estrogen is an explanation of why older women tend to get cellulite, but as for younger women it is different. As younger women would not be lacking estrogen they actually have estrogen dominance, which can be a result from eating a high amount of processed goods, soy and packaged foods, or from a lack of physical activity or large amounts of stress.
Why do Women Get Cellulite More than Men?
There are a few distinct differences between men and women that make women more prone to getting cellulite.
First the collagen in women is structured differently and is weaker and less able to hold in the fat.
Secondly, both men and women have things called alpha and beta receptors. Beta receptors are responsible for breaking down fat, and alpha receptors are responsible for producing more fat. Women have about a ten times higher ratio of alpha to beta receptors compared to men!
Also increased estrogen levels increase fat building and women have more estrogen than men who are filled with fat-burning testosterone.
This may seem very depressing if you are a woman; however, not all women get cellulite and in my next post I will discuss how to prevent and get rid of cellulite. Make sure to subscribe so you will know the minute “How to Get Rid of Cellulite” is posted.
A quick tip to help avoid cellulite
If you get panty lines from pantyhose, tight underwear, or tight clothing, that’s a sign the clothing is cutting off blood circulation and increasing your risk for collagen weakness and cellulite.
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