Posted on 09/28/2004 7:11:48 PM PDT by Cats Pajamas
Consumer Team Report
Mystic Tan (WWLP; June 4, 2002) – Is it possible to get a perfect tan in seconds, without the harmful effects of the sun? This Consumer team report tells us of the results of the 22News Consumer Team test of the "Mystic Tan" technique.
Makers of 'Mystic Tan' say it applies a sunless tan safely, quickly, evenly... and in only 28 seconds. But we wanted to see for ourselves. Is it possible to get a UV free tan in seconds? With the push of a button, a fine mist of Aloe Vera, an instant bronzer, and a chemical called DHA are sprayed from nozzles onto your skin.
We wanted to know, is this stuff safe? Springfield dermatologist Dr. Stanley Glazer says, yes. He says the active chemical... DHA or Di-Hydroxy Acetone is what's found in most over-the- counter self-tanners. When it's applied to the skin it causes it to darken, like a stain. Dr. Glazer: “They darken the most superficial layer of the skin called the Stratum-Corneum. They're quite effective. They're very safe. There's a rare instance of people being sensitive or allergic to them, but it's quite uncommon.”
So what's the difference between 'Mystic Tan' and the kind you find in a bottle? Liz Piponidis: “It does go on streak-free so I like it a lot better than self-tanners.”
Owner of East Longmeadow's Island Tanning, Todd Witwer explained that users should wear nylon foot coverings, a hair cap and barrier cream on their hands. Todd Witwer: “It will mist you for 14 seconds on the front, turn around it'll mist you for 14 seconds on the back, then you get out, towel dry and about 6 hours later you're totally tan.”
But we wanted to check it out for ourselves... all at the expense of a potentially great tan. I gave mystic tan a run for its money... and ended up with a noticeable tan. And speaking of money, one of these sessions costs about $25... but Witwer says, compare that to a tanning bed, or the natural sun... both unhealthy and potentially dangerous to your skin. Todd Witwer: “It usually takes about 5 to 7 sessions to get a tan. With this it takes 1 session, the next day you've got a tan. We're trying to discourage tanning, but if people want the color, this is certainly a reasonable alternative I think.”
It has been 6 days since my Mystic Tan session and the color started to fade about a day ago. So Mystic Tan lives up to its claims. One Consumer Team observation; wearing the nylon footwear can cause a tan line there. So users may want to use barrier cream on the soles of their feet and toenails. And on a sidenote, Mystic Tan should not be used to create a base-tan before going in the sun. It will not protect you from sunburn.
If he only had a brain....
I heard a lady on The Michael Savage show with a good explanation for his dark orange face. She says that botox shot into sweat glands causes you not to sweat for a while. She thinks he's shooting botox into his sweat glands on his face to stop himself from sweating like crazy during the debates. The problem is that when you shoot botox, she said, it leaves swelling and red marks for a while. She thinks he has to use excessive makeup and color to disquise the red marks and swelling.
I hope this doesn't give him an unfair, unnatural advantage in that department to our President. Those lights can very hot and bright and any normal person may perspire quite abit under them. It can make a person look nervous when they are not but just really hot.
I am not "Mr. Clinton"---but I am in fact another Bill C. like him. There was no FReeper who could equal my loathing for "The Great Stainmaker".
Your up really late?
Did not mean to offend. Was only joking.
Can I ask why I see FReeper like that with the FR capitalized. Is it double-secret probation or something that I don't know yet, being a newbie. And by the way do you know Woofie, what is a boofen?
Wow, look at that tan. Just like the tanned and vibrant JFK beat the pale Nixon, Kerry's definitely gonna beat W. in the debates now...What strategy!
That's good!
I know you were joking...no offense taken...as for the other question (Why is FReeper written that way) --that's the way I write it, I don't think everyone writes it that way---I do because the capitalized FR stands for Free Republic, which should always be capitalized, idolized, worshipped, lionized, adored, admired, etc. etc.
Unhappily, yes. Too warm last night to sleep, too lazy to turn on the ceiling fan. Menopause is hell.
Have you gotten on the weekly Kitty Ping List yet? FReepmail PetroniDe to get on.
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