Tanning

INFORMATION FOR PRE AND AFTER SPRAY TANNING

Before having your Spray Tan make sure you are not wearing any underarm deodorant, perfume or makeup as this will affect the result of the Tan.
Make sure you wear loose clothing once you have had your Tan applied.
Always exfoliate skin prior to a Spray Tan for optimum results, especially the knees and elbows as these areas tend to be quite dry. Do not apply any moisturizers onto skin.
The tan will develop over the next 12 hours, for a natural looking tan fair skinned clients should wash off excess colour within the first 4 – 6 hours.
Do not shower, swim, apply makeup or perfume for at least 4 hours after your Spray Tan.
Sweat may also cause the colour to run do not exercise heavily for at least 4 hours.
There a several types of Spray Tan solutions ranging from a clear through to a Bronzer, the most common colour used is the Medium Tan which gives a very natural looking colour over the developing time.
A bronze solution gives an instant colour and also develops over time. When you shower excess colour will wash off, this is not your tan you are losing, only the temporary bronzing solution rinsing off.
Once you have showered and washed off excess solution, moisturize with an after tan moisturizer daily until the tan wears off.
Your spray tan will not protect you from the sun, protect your skin against sunburn with sunscreen.
After Tan Moisturizer will help extend the life of your tan.

SOLARIUM TANNING FACTS

Please be sure to always tan within the guidelines of the salon operators as they are the experts. Never overexpose to UV the long term risks are not worth it
Overexposure can lead to skin cancer
Why use a Lotion when tanning?

Today's indoor tanning lotions are quite different from the over-the-counter lotions. They are formulated to maximise the skin's absorption of ultraviolet light, while retaining the moisture. indoor tanning lotions can help you achieve a darker tan in fewer tanning visits, saving you both time and money.

If you are under 18 years of age you will not be able to tan in our salon. ID must be supplied

Top 3 reasons for using a lotion

1. Helps you to tan up to 80% faster

Products are designed specifically for indoor tanning to maximise your skin's tanning potential and help increase the quality of your tan. Tanning lotions contain re-hydrating and moisturizing ingredients, feeding nutrients to your skin that can help encourage the tanning priocess. Moist skin tans more quickly and Efficiently than "dry skin". Active ingredients supplement the skin's cell with the same proteins that enhance the tanning process naturally. Tanning lotions also contain ingredients such as L-tyrosine which is amino acid that stimulates the production of melanin by melanocyte cells. This increases and prolongs the effect of the tanning process. All of this saving you time in the sun bed and money on tanning sessions.

2. Helps your tan last up to 80% longer

Specially-formulated indoor tanning lotions help your tan last by retaining ultra-

3. Helps prevent fine lines and wrinkles

Tanning lotions contain vitamins, anti-oxidents and free radial scavengers that help prevent fine lines and wrinkles. Also ingredients that assist in skin firming, anti-aging, skin cell regeneration and hydration. The latest lotion technology also includes products that offer anti-cellulite formulas
More and more tanning lotions are being created everyday to suit personal needs. New slimming lotions help reduce the appearance of cellulite. Bronzing lotions containing DHA give your skin an instant natural glow heat and tingle products for the advanced tanners will help them, to achieve a deeper tan. These amd many more products allow you to choose a personalized lotion that best suits your needs.

LOTIONS FAQ'S

What are Bronzers?

Bronzers are the same as a cosmetic bronzer you would use on your face, such as a foundation. You can tell if a lotion has a bronzer it is a brown colour. These bronzers will, wash off in water.

What is DHA?

DHA is a self tanning agent that reacts with amino acids in the skin to oxidize the top layer of skin and create a tan appearance. DHA in tanning lotions usually develops within 4 hours and can last up to 5 days.

What is a tingle? How does it work?

Tingle cream is designed to speed up the tanning process and is not recommended for beginners. A tingle lotion works by mildly irritating the skin, this stimulates the epidermis making blood rise to the surface feeding your melanocytes sites more vitamins and nutrients. The more nutrients and vitamins in your epidermis the more melanin you will produce.

What does Photosensitizing mean?

Some prescription drugs may be photosenitizer's. It is not advisable to Tan in a Tanning machine should you be taking any of these drugs.

Will Tanning affect my scar?

In most cases, scars - whether from an incision or from burns don't tan very well. Instead of tanning, they often become sensitive to UV light and can burn more easily. People with scars are advised to use sunscreen on those areas to minimize UV exposure. Self-Tanner or bronzer can be used to help the scar match the rest of the skin.

Do I need to protect my Tattoo?

Lips and nipples do not have the melanocytes, so we can not produce melanin as pretection from the ultraviolet light rays. for this reason, it is wise to use a lip balm with sunscreen when tanning indoors or out. Cover fresh tattoo's with a good sunscreen or lip balm with sunscreen. The chemicals injected into the skin to create the tattoo can make the area very sensitive to UV exposure while the tattoo is healing. After the skin has healed, using a little sunscreen for protection is still recommended. Although the chemicals have lost their photosensitivity, the colours will begin to fade with UV exposure whether outdoors or indoors.

Will tanning change the colour of my dyed or bleached hair?

Dyed or natural, with frequent tanning hair can also potentially lighten to some degree. The individual's unique chemistry and the type of dyes used might play a role, but changes in colour are not widespread. Some tanners use a shower cap or towel during the session to protect from potential effects.

How does showering with soap affect my tan?

Harsh soaps can hurt your tan by stripping the acid layer of your skin's epidermis. This layer serves as a moisture lock. With the moisturizers gone, you can literallt "wash away" tanned skin cells more quickly. Keeping skin healthy is the best way to get a tan, moist skin tans best. Shower gels are cleansing products made with lower pH levels than most over-the-counter soaps. That means they more closely match the acidity levels in your skin.

How is the skin on the lips and nipples different from the skin of my body?

Lips and nipples do not have the melanocytes, so we cannot produce melanin as protection from the ultraviolet light rays, for this reason, it is wise to use a lip balm with sunscreen when tanning indoors or out.

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