Taking care of your tan
Following the application - Immediately following your session, for at least 6 hours, you should not:
wash your hands or wear tight clothing.
sweat excessively.
swim or immerse yourself in water.
apply moisturizer.
wear shoes or socks after your tanning session if your feet sweat. The sweat can turn your feet yellow or orange - sandals are a good choice.
Due to the reaction of the active ingredients with the amino acids of the skin, some clients, based on their particular body chemistry, will notice a "starch" smell on their skin shortly after their tanning application. This will disappear with the post-tan shower.
Post-Tan Shower - Wait at least 8 hours after your tanning application before showering or bathing. Waiting until the next day is best. You need to allow enough time for the reaction to take place - the longer the better. Do not be alarmed if you see color washing off the first time you shower as this is just the surface bronzer application. Your skin will continue to tan as the self-tan reaction works on your skin.
Maintenance of your Tan - Apply moisturizer, morning and evening, after your post-tan shower. A well hydrated skin is essential in maintaining a longer life to your tan.
Note: Lotions containing Alpha Hydroxyl Acids are used to increase exfoliation; therefore their use will accelerate the fading process of your tan.
Side effects - There are no known harmful side effects reported from the spray tan, and it is a safe alternative to the harmful effects of tanning in the sun or on a sun bed. In fact all the active ingredients have been FDA (Food and Drug Administration, USA) approved. A very small percentage of people are allergic to DHA and may break out in red spots. If you have reacted badly to sunless tanning lotions before, please advise me prior to your tanning session, and advise me upon your return. I always recommend that you have a trial run 4-6 weeks before any important occasion, in the rare case of allergies or unexpected results.
wash your hands or wear tight clothing.
sweat excessively.
swim or immerse yourself in water.
apply moisturizer.
wear shoes or socks after your tanning session if your feet sweat. The sweat can turn your feet yellow or orange - sandals are a good choice.
Due to the reaction of the active ingredients with the amino acids of the skin, some clients, based on their particular body chemistry, will notice a "starch" smell on their skin shortly after their tanning application. This will disappear with the post-tan shower.
Post-Tan Shower - Wait at least 8 hours after your tanning application before showering or bathing. Waiting until the next day is best. You need to allow enough time for the reaction to take place - the longer the better. Do not be alarmed if you see color washing off the first time you shower as this is just the surface bronzer application. Your skin will continue to tan as the self-tan reaction works on your skin.
Maintenance of your Tan - Apply moisturizer, morning and evening, after your post-tan shower. A well hydrated skin is essential in maintaining a longer life to your tan.
Note: Lotions containing Alpha Hydroxyl Acids are used to increase exfoliation; therefore their use will accelerate the fading process of your tan.
Side effects - There are no known harmful side effects reported from the spray tan, and it is a safe alternative to the harmful effects of tanning in the sun or on a sun bed. In fact all the active ingredients have been FDA (Food and Drug Administration, USA) approved. A very small percentage of people are allergic to DHA and may break out in red spots. If you have reacted badly to sunless tanning lotions before, please advise me prior to your tanning session, and advise me upon your return. I always recommend that you have a trial run 4-6 weeks before any important occasion, in the rare case of allergies or unexpected results.
