The Mystery Behind the Mystic: Safe Tanning for Summer

RAPID CITY, S.D. - April 9, 2013 - PRLog -- We can easily hide our pale skin in winter with cozy sweaters and skinny jeans. But summertime means t-shirts, short skirts and skin exposure. Why blind the world with pasty legs?

Sun-kissed skin can be yours without soaking up any ultraviolet (UV) rays.

“Mystic tanning is safe, and you’ll see instant results,” said Tanya Weinberger, owner of TanXCel tanning salon in Rapid City (http://www.tanxcel.com).

Mystic tanning is one of the most popular spray tanning systems across the nation, because it is 100 percent free of UV radiation. During a mystic session, you stand in a private booth while a machine sprays your body with tanning solution. The mystic machine prompts you to rotate your feet and turn, ensuring an even tan.

You can choose between light, medium and dark single-use tanning cartridges, so that the color complements your skin. Accelerator cartridges can be added to enhance your tan. The entire mystic tanning session is finished in less than a minute, leaving you with a beautiful bronze glow.

“The results of a 30-second mystic tanning session compare to a full day in the sun,” said Weinberger. “Mystic tanning is ideal for people who don’t have the time to go to a tanning booth several times a week – but who want to be tan for a special occasion, such as a wedding, party or summer outing.”

According to the official Mystic Tan website -- MysticTan.com -- this method of tanning works by utilizing dihydroxyacetone, more commonly known as DHA. This ingredient is a simple carbohydrate, derived from plant sources such as sugar cane, sugar beets or from the fermentation of glycerine. When DHA is sprayed on the body, it reacts with the amino acids on the top, dead layer of skin, resulting in a natural, long-lasting glow.

“The first day after your spray tan, your skin will be sensitive and more susceptible to free-radical damage from sunlight, so stay inside or wear SPF,” advised Weinberger.

A mystic tan normally begins to fade after five days, or until the skin naturally exfoliates, according to MysticTan.com. For some individuals, a mystic tan can last up to two weeks.

In general, mystic tanning is more expensive than traditional tanning, because fewer sessions are required to achieve a tan. A typical session costs about $20, and comes with the priceless assurance that your skin is safe.