What you need to know
before you come into the studio...
Before visiting the studio:-
- Shower & exfoliate (Do not use an exfoliant that contains oils)
- No deodorant, no perfumes or creams and lotions
- Wear loose dark clothing
- Ideally wear sandals but certainly not sweaty tight fitting runners
- Remove all make up
- Please do any personal hair removal at least 24hours before coming into the studio.
- If you have any serious allergies, it is always best to obtain a full list of ingredients before your spray tan. You may also get a free trail patch if needed.
During your tanning session:-
- Wear what you feel comfortable (g-string, briefs, bikini or nothing)
- We ask men to wear briefs/boxers/shorts
- A disposable g-string can be supplied on demand.
- Your sunless tanning session will take approx. 10 minutes.
After your tanning session: -
- Wear loose dark clothing and footwear after your session
- Do not shower for at least 6-8 hours
- Avoid soaking in water for long periods
- Do not exfoliate your skin until your tan has faded
- Moisturise daily to keep your tan longer
- Personal hair removal after your tanning session will make your tan fade quicker as you are taking a small layer of skin off when you shave/wax.
- Depending on your skin type, your tan will last 7-10 days.
- Remember to protect yourself against suburn! You still need sunscreen whilst outdoors.
Tips & Myths
Myth: You are being spray painted
Busted: Try any of clear spray tanning solutions available to bust this myth. The DHA sugar reacts with your skin protein to produce the “real” tan. Ours solution do not dye or stain your skin. It is your body that produces this natural reaction to the sugar molecule.
Myth: I can tell a fake tan a mile off
Busted: Busted - Not all tanning solutions are created equally. Some companies merely mix the sugar with water and that is when the orange glow appears. Another reason that people can tell you have a cosmetic tan is that you leave the office white and come back looking like you have been to Bali for three months. We recommend lighter coloured tans. Sure we can make you look as if you have been away for three months but wouldn't you prefer just to have a healthy glow than looking like you are permanently on holiday!
Myth: Exfoliation is good before I get a cosmetic tan
Busted: Exfoliation is definitely good for you but a lot of people make the mistake of using abrasive exfoliants such as salt scrubs. To make up for the skin literally being scraped off, the manufacturers have to add natural oils to protect the exposed second layer of skin. A good rub with a face washer in the shower is better than 90% of exfoliants in the market. The oils put a protective coating over your skin and stop the solution being absorbed. In addition you will have more oil in some areas than on others so you may get an uneven tan
Myth: Cosmetic tans don’t last long
Busted: Yes it is true that a lot of people might only get 3 days out of their tan but if they look at what they do after they get their tan then they will probably realise that it was what they did to their skin after the tan that resulted in their top layer exfoliating rather than the tanning solution that was to blame. Of course high quality tanning solutions will last longer than cheap brands.
Tan Killers are:-
- Long showers or baths using soap - most soaps encourage the skin to exfoliate and can do real damage to your tan.
- Baby oil rips the tan off faster than you can say 'give me a massage darling'
- High UV protection sunscreens (30+) can be tan killers.
- Nivea mousturising cream has been known to reduce many a cosmetic tanner to tears
- Swimming in a chlorinated pool is not advisable.
You make your tan last for as long as possible by a) exfoliating and getting rid of as many dead skin cells as possible and then b) after you have tanned doing everything in your power to hold on to those little babies. Anything that will promote your skin falling off after you have had a tan will result in the tan fading more quickly. Regular moisturising really helps. We love Palmers Coco Butter.
Myth: You can’t get the dark patches off you hands and feet
Busted: It can be tough if your hands and feet absorb too much tanning solution but help is at hand. The following products can really shift unwanted stains:-
· Nappy San removes those stains in a jiffy
· Lemon Juice
· Whitening toothpaste – let it dry and rub with a wet cloth
· Baby Oil
Top 10 most Common mistakes by sunless tanners
1. Using an exfoliant with oils in it
2. Forgetting that they have moisturised that morning (moisturiser blocks the tanning solution)
3. That perfume smells nice but boy will it screw up your tan!
4. Those white areas under your arms were because you left your anti-p on!
5. Long baths or showers - your skin falls off quicker so the tan fades fast
6. Most soap will exfoliate your skin & some have bleaches
7. Getting a massage using baby oil
8. Using high UV protection sunscreens
9. Eating sardines the night before
10. Some medications particularly anti-depressants but any drug can have an impact depending on your skin type.
11. Swimming daily in chlorinated pools
Have you had a bad spray on tanning experience?
- Here are some factors that could have affected your results
- Certain foods such as sardines can affect the pH balance of your skin. The time of month, certain medications and a host of other factors can affect the pH balance of your skin. This pH imbalance affects the way in which the DHA reacts with your skin and for no apparent reason you can get a dodgy tan.
- The tan was blotchy - could be something you have eaten or some pharmaceutical product (including the ones you can't buy at the chemist!)
- Your feet and hands looked like you have been working in a coal mine. Feet and hands can absorb too much of the DHA and you can end up with dark areas on your hands and feet. Skilled hand-held operators will be able to avoid this.
- Have you used a product with AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) in it ? It is a spray tan killer. You find it in Nivea creams for example. It is an anti aging chemical that may or may not work but we do know it can ruin your tan.
(provided by MagicTan - Wear Nothing Pty Ltd)
