Assignment 223 Apply Skin Tanning Hair and Media Makeup

Produce a report
Compare the effects of self-tanning treatments with UV tanning treatments
| UV | Self-tanning |
Type of tan: | Sunbathing | Sun bed | Spray tan | Self-application |
What is it? | Natural tan from the sun | Sunless tanning which uses UV rays to produce the same skin pigmentation as sunbathing. | DHA-based tanning solutions are applied all over the body to produce pigmentation. Most tanning salons offer spray tan booths. | DIY tanning products such as tan sprays, bronzers, lotions, creams, mousse, wipes, gel and other products for achieving tanned, youthful skin. |
Cost | No cost | Prices vary. Packages range from £15-50. You can also pay per minute for as little as 20p per minute. | Prices vary (£15-50). | You can buy self-tanning products from as little as £1. However prices vary more premium tanning brands such as St Tropez or He-Shi prices can range up to £70 |
Safety | Too much sun exposure can lead to skin cancers, malignant melanoma, wrinkles, spots, and excessive drying. | Studies have shown that natural tanning and UV tanning don’t have much difference however overuse of sun beds can lead to many skin problems such as skin cancers, malignant melanoma, wrinkles, spots, and excessive drying. | You must keep yourself protected whilst getting a spray tan. Eyes, nose, mouth, hands must be protected while being sprayed or airbrushed. | Safest form of tan because they minimise sun exposure and many self-application tans contain protection from the sun. However never overuse as could damage skin |
How long will it last? | This natural tan can last a week to 10 days depending on your lifestyle and maintenance. | A Sun bed tan can last a week to 10 days depending on your lifestyle and maintenance. | It usually last about a week, however can be topped up with another application | Depends on the tan some last one wash some can last up to a week |

Explain the reason why self-tanning products have a limited duration
  * Once tan is...