To Tan or Not to Tan...That is the Question.

Let’s face it: if you are from California or have lived here awhile and have embraced the culture, chances are you are tan or attempt to get a tan once a year.  In this day and age we can no longer afford to pretend we don’t know the dangers of prolonged exposure to the sun.

 Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer which is generally caused by occasional exposure to ultraviolet radiation from sunshine and/or tanning beds.   Melanoma kills an estimated 8,790 people in the US annually, according to skincancer.org.   Knowing this, how can we still go out there and fry on the beach or fake n’ bake in the beds?  I have no idea but we still do.

What is the alternative, you ask?  Spray tanning or staying in the shade.  Well, again we go back to our lovely California culture (and be honest, Southern California more so than Northern – which is a whole other state if you ask me but that is a debate for another day and another blog!).  Staying in the shade is really your best bet added with a healthy dose of sunscreen.  My oldest daughter is a firm believer in this method no matter that the rest of the women in her family are ALL sun worshippers from way back!

Spray Tanning is another method but you should know that some people believe this could also be bad for your skin.  There have been recent studies that show the active ingredient in the spray tanning solution Dihydroxyacetone, or DHA, is harmful.  Nearly every product used for spray tanning contains DHA, which is a carbohydrate that can be derived from glycerin or plant sources such as sugar cane or beets. DHA reacts with the amino acids in the surface layer of the skin which develops into color and, BAM you have a tan. It is generally safe for external use. It is only when you inhale large amounts of DHA that you become at risk. What is the solution?  Ask your spay tan technician for some nose plugs and you are on your way.

What are we to do?  Educate ourselves.  If you are like me, I still want to be tan so I choose the lessor (and frankly I am not convinced it is really that bad) of 3 evils.  I choose a custom airbrush tan.  I believe in it so much, I convinced my friend, who is a licensed esthetician, to open a mobile custom airbrush tanning business.  And on that day Tanspiracy, the best little Mobile Custom Airbrush Tanning Business, was born!

Why is Tanspiracy the best, you ask? Tanspiracy is the best because we are genuinely concerned about our clients’ skin and health. Tanspiracy is not just about helping you look tan...we are about keeping your skin healthy, nourished and always feeling its best. Tanspiracy, our custom mobile spray tanning business, is not just a way to earn a little extra cash. We are 100% committed to our customers and we lead the industry with the education about the long term benefits of protecting your skin and dangers of prolonged exposure to the sun; a concept hard to rewrite in Southern California. 

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Happy Tanning,

Shawna Ragsdale and Jennifer Strawn                                                               Tanspiracy - Custom Airbrush Tanning

P.S.  Here is a great link for you to enjoy!

Jersey Shore gave up tanning beds! http://www.skincancer.org/prevention/tanning/real-reason-snooki-gave-up-tanning