SPRAY TAN TIPS
Q: Will spray tan protect me from
getting a sunburn?
A: No! When going into the sun, you must wear sun protection.
The only way it will help to protect you is that you will not be
tempted to sun bake since you will have your tan already.
Q: Is the spray tanning solution safe?
A: DHA has been tested, and approved by FDA, so I assume it is
safe however, there can be anywhere up to 40 ingredients in spray tanning
solution, many of them without ANY testing EVER, so those are the ones you have
to watch.
Q: Is there anything that I can do to
assure that I get the best spray tan?
A: Absolutely. One of the most important things that you must do
is to thoroughly exfoliate before spray tanning. The shallower the dead skin
layer on the surface of your skin, the more time it will take for this layer to
build up before it starts rubbing off. That means the better the exfoliation,
the more even your tan will be throughout its life and the longer it will last.
Of course it is just as vital to moisturize every day after spray tanning to
keep your skin from drying out and exfoliating prematurely.
Q: How brown will I get?
A: Everybody’s skin develops its own individual color. Some people
go very brown, others get just a glow. For those people, with repeated
sessions, the skin tends to get used to solution, and starts to develop more color.
(You only need a few sessions to achieve this).
Q: How long will the tan last?
A: Depending on how well you prepare, and take care of your spray
tan afterwards, about 5-10 days. If you tan regularly, your skin will get used
to the spray, and will hold the color longer. Then you might need a top up
every 2 weeks or so.
Q: How soon after the spray tan can I
shower?
A: Leave it on for at least 5 hours. If you spray tanned with a
clear solution then you might choose to go to bed without showering, and wake
up brown! If you spray tanned with a solution that contained a bronzer, better
take that shower, or you will stain the sheets.
Q: My last spray tan was different than
the previous one, even though it was done in the same spray tan salon.
A: Again, it comes down to your skin. Your skin is a living thing,
and is affected by many things like: time of the month, season, food you eat,
stress, medication you take etc. If your tan is different, even though solution
used was the same, the most probable cause is the condition of your skin.
Q: What if I have a very fair skin that
has never been able to tan?
A: Hey, this is exactly why the spray tanning process was designed
in the first place, for people that could not tan by any other method! Most
probably you will get a fantastic color with spray tan! Of course, people that
tan easily will tan too.
Q: Will I spray tan evenly if I have
hair on my legs/arms?
A: Hair is not a problem. At the end of the tanning cycle you will
notice droplets of solution on your hair, just towel this excess solution off
with a towel provided.
Q: What if I have a bald spot?
A: Just skip the shower cap. It is provided only for the purpose
of keeping your hair dry. The solution will not do anything to your hair, but
it is a good idea to tan your bald spot as well.
Q: What if spray tanning solution will
get into my eyes?
A: It’s best to keep your eyes closed during the misting process;
because although DHA has been approved for external use it should not come in
contact with mucous membranes. If you tan regularly it is especially important
as there is no data showing what effect DHA has on a body with extended use.
Q: I had bad experience with a spray
tan before. Should I assume that spray tanning is not for me?
A: No, there are many factors that could affect your tan; the
skill of the technician (if tanned with hand held gun), the quality of
solution, your skin condition at a time.
Q: I used spray tanning product
recommended by a friend. She gets a great tan; I turn orange.
A: Your friend has different skin. You might have to choose a
different product that is suitable for your skin. Try using the products more
sparingly, this often helps.
Almost everybody has a tube of self-tanning product in their
drawer that did not work for them. Swap those with your friends and experiment.
Chances are that what’s bad for them might be just perfect for you. Just watch
those "use by" dates. Those products have limited shelf life.
Q: I had a spray tan in a booth, and
when I came out, I had streaks on the back of my legs.
A: This problem occurs only if there is a bronzer in the solution.
Next time, after you come out of the booth, immediately wipe the backs of your
legs. If the streaks will not disappear, the shop assistant should gently wipe
them off with wet wipes, and then lightly re apply tanning solution.
Q: Can I spray tan if I am pregnant?
A: When I had the salon, I was told that spray tanning in
pregnancy is safe. However, I found out some disturbing facts, which you should
know about. Visit my page which deals with tanning in pregnancy to find out
more.
Q: Can I go swimming after spray
tanning?
A: Wait at least 6 hours. Chlorinated water will bleach your tan
really quickly, so I would not advise it. If you want to swim in the sea, make
your swims short. The longer you soak yourself, the faster your tan will come
off.
Q: Can I have sex after a spray tan?
A: Not straight away if you are planning to sweat. If you do
sweat, your tan will run. It will be really bad if you had a tan with a
bronzer. You will look like you are mud wrestling. You will also stain the
sheets. If you had a spray tan with a clear solution, it is best to wait about
4 hours before you even consider jumping into bed. If solution had a bronzer in
it, wait the allocated developing time, then have a shower. Now you can have
fun.
