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A Sunless Tan to Envy

A Sunless Tan to Envy

Guest post by Victoria Rigdon

Last month, I experienced my first spray-on tan. I was no virgin to the world of tanning. Like many, I jumped on the tanning wagon before my prom, wedding, and vacations, but I had always used a tanning bed or upright tanning capsule. However, with growing concern over excessive sun exposure and skin damage, Envy Sunless Mobile Tanning in Vancouver offers another solution: a mobile spray-on tanning service.

Getting started

Ashley Cau, the owner of  Envy Tanning, brings the spray-on tan to you–a wonderful option for busy moms. There’s no need to pack up the kids or pay for a sitter, just get a spray-on tan in the comfort of your own home and in less than 15 minutes.

For my experiment into the world of spray tanning in Vancouver, Ashley from Envy Tanning arrived with her compact tent (a pop-up shelter for privacy) and her mobile airbrush equipment. The great thing about Ashley’s spray-on tanning equipment is that she can set it up anywhere you are, all she needs is access to a standard power outlet.

For the spray tanning experience, you can wear as little or as much clothing as you like. While a typical private tanning bed allows you to remove your clothes privacy, the spray-on tan requires you to remove your clothes in front of a total stranger. Thankfully, I found Ashley to be very professional and I felt comfortable at all times.

Spray on the tan

After I stripped down to my bikini bottoms to prepare for my shimmer tan ($55), Ashley guided me through optimal positions to achieve a steak-free tan as she sprayed me with a mist. Initially, the mist felt a bit chilly, but I was amazed at how quick the process was. And to my delight, there was no chemical odour or loud noises. Afterwards, I was surprised that my skin didn’t feel sticky or wet.

At first glance post-spraying, there was no visible difference to my skin. However, when Ashley suggested I adjust my panties, I was amazed to see a tan line already. I was thoroughly impressed at how quickly the tan appeared.

When she left, Ashley gave me a copy of the guidelines, including instructions not to shower for 8-hours for optimal results.

Post-tan

I kept the treatment on overnight  and was pleased with the results in the morning: a nice, even, streak-free, natural-looking spray-on tan. As suggested, I moisturized daily and applied the recommended tan extender after 48 hours.

Twenty-four hours later, I went for a run and, after showering, noticed the tan had faded on my feet.  This was to be expected, as Ashley did warn against excessive sweating, hot tubs, and swimming. In addition to my feet, my hands also lost colour quickly, not surprising as I seem to wash my hands a hundred times a day with a 1-year-old at home.

Other then my husband, no one knew about my spray-on tanning experiment, but I definitely had some envious friends who noticed the difference when they saw me. They all commented on my new natural glow and one friend even asked if I had been on a holiday. A week later, my skin was still glowing.

Party on and tan in Vancouver area

Looking for something fun to do with your friends? Envy Tanning offers free spray-on tanning for the host if you have three or more friends–a great idea for a bridal shower or backyard party with your friends in the Vancouver area.

Find out more: www.envysunlessmobiletanning.com, [email protected] or 604-768-5025.

Victoria Rigdon is a stay-at-home mom to her 13-month-old daughter and is loving every minute of it.

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