You may not be a Puerto Rican Bronzed Beauty, but you can look like one!

Did you see Jennifer Lopez (J-Lo) at the Golden Globe Awards? She rocked it!  Her dress was not only stunning, but her skin was bronze, flawless and glowing, which definitely made her the “Belle of the Ball.”  Unfortunately, not all of us were blessed with the Puerto Rican skin tone that looks like a permanent golden tan all year long.

Although I have a bit of an olive complexion, French and Irish are both part of my family heritage, therefore my skin is rather fair in the Winter months.  In order to keep the sun-kissed look all year long, I make an effort to get a Sunless Spray Tan at least twice per month.  The application gives me an instant glow and is especially convenient when preparing for special occasions. 

The Sunless Spray Tan is applied with a mist application within 60 seconds in a private setting.  When applied, the mist contains DHA, which reacts with the proteins in the skin to form a golden glow.  The color starts to develop within 2-3 hours and reaches its peak within 24 hours.  The color will gradually fade through natural exfoliation, however there are steps that you can take to prolong the color. 

 Exfoliate, Exfoliate, Exfoliate!  Prior to the Spray Tan application, please ensure that you shave your legs ladies!  Also, I highly recommend that you use one of my favorite products, PbGlow!  This unique gem is infused with fine-grained volcanic rock, sunflower seed oil and aloe vera, which conditions and exfoliates the skin.  This product should be used in the shower.

 Hydro Derma Fusion! This service is a prerequisite to any Sunless Application.  The combination of radiant heat and steam opens the pores, improving the absorption of nutrients (liquid vitamin concentrates) which hydrates the skin leaving it soft and subtle.  Radiant heat detoxifies the skin of toxins and impurities and aids in the process of cellulite reduction.  In simple terms, it’s like a Liquid Vitamin Steam-bath.  The positive feature is that it encapsulates your body, while keeping your face and hair steam free.  Therefore, you can use this service during your lunch break and still return to work looking fabulous!  This service always makes my skin soft and it’s the perfect service to use immediately prior to the Sunless Session.  This service is featured at most Planet Beach locations.

PbGlow Primer! This exceptional quick drying gel formula allows dripless application and instant hydration to prime the skin for darker color.  When applied immediately prior to the Sunless Session, it maximizes the results by using a combination of Ginseng and Gynostemma, which is known to increase skin respiration, nourish and protect.   

 PB Glow Prolong!   Drench your skin in a hydrating combination of Aloe Vera, Shea Butter, Olive and Sunflower Seed Oils. Original Bronzextend® blend adds the perfect touch of DHA and Erythrulose to prolong radiant results.  This product should be used daily to prolong the color until your next Spray Tan.   

The Sunless Spray Tan is an excellent alternative to traditional UV Tanning.  As a Planet Beach Franchisee, full-time Corporate Executive and a full-time mom, my time is valuable and limited.  This service is the perfect option because it gives me instant results in just 60 seconds!  Although the service is fast and convenient, it is vital to take the appropriate steps prior to and following the session to prolong the bronzed Puerto Rican glow!  By exfoliating, hydrating and priming, the application can last approximately 7 days.  The best part is that all of the products mentioned may be found either at select Planet Beach locations or purchased online at planetbeachshop.com.