Remember how we talked about alternatives to Mystic tanning the other day? Mystic tan is a great system that uses a patented technology to adhere the self tanning agent to your skin with what they call “Magnetan” technology. Supposedly, their self tanning agent, primarily DHA, the self tanning agent found in all self tanners, adheres much better to the skin because of this “magnetic quality”.
Also, the strange thing about Mystic tan is that they tell you when you get out of the booth to towel off, and the tan will not wipe off or become affected or streaked by the towel. I however, always only towel off lightly, and I wait about five minutes before I dress again, just because if I use the bronzing agent I don’t want my clothes to get all brown.
This time when I went to the new tanning salon that I found offers Mystic tan in my new neighborhood, their bronzer was actually out, and I had to use only the DHA spray. I have to tell you, I actually liked it better this way because my clothes, bra and underwear were not stained brown, and I felt like I actually maintained my “real tan” for a longer time.
Not sure if there was anything to it, but I almost felt like not using the bronzer mixed in with the DHA, I got more of an effect from the DHA than I normally do. Today it’s been five days since I went and I’m still “tan” although admittedly it’s fading and needs to be recharged.
If you go to a Mystic tan booth, some of them do have a button in them where you can turn the bronzer off or on, and I’d recommend trying it once without the bronzer, see if you like it. I think I’m going to go without the bronzer from now on, since my new place has the option built in. Self tanning is a great invention for those of us who can’t or should not tan.
I just think that if you Mystic tan, you may want to hold your breath when the spray comes out. It is supposed to be harmless, but it just makes me feel better to not inhale the droplets. You never know these days! Oh, also Mystic tan can be cost prohibitive, at this salon, it’s about $28 a session (ouch), but I got lucky and they’re running a special buy two get two free. Still steep, but to me it’s worth not damaging my skin and adding to my risk of skin cancer. If you feel like it costs too much or you really would rather self tan in your own home, check out alternative self tanners.
