How Does Spray Tanning Work?

Many think spray tanning is simply a stain or dye. That is not the case at all! Spray tanning actually causes a reaction with your skin, giving it the brown, tan color!

The ingredient in spray tanning solution that actually causes this reaction is called DHA. DHA comes from plant sugars. When applied to the skin, DHA causes the outer, dead layer of your skin to develop color. Because DHA only reacts with the outer layer, your tan fades as your skin naturally sloughs off!