Spray Tans Get Darker as They Develop?

Many people don't really realize how a spray tan works!  The color you see when you are first spray tanned, is not the color you will look in the end.  Spray tanning solutions take some time to develop into a week long lasting tan.. but why?

Spray tanning solutions aren't merely some stain or dye that soaks into your skin.  Spray tan solutions actually contain DHA which causes a reaction with the top layer of your skin.  The result of this reaction is gorgeous, glowing, tan colored skin! The color you initially see during your sunless spray tanning session is simply a cosmetic bronzer that is used as a guide for your spray tan tech.