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What should I do before my spray ? EXFOLIATE, EXFOLIATE, EXFOLIATE! 2-3 Days prior to your appointment DO NOT apply deodorant, makeup, perfume, gels, oils any moisturizers that could act as a barrier prior to your spray tan. If you wax, you should do it two days before your spray tan and shave at least eight hours before.at least eight hours before. |
| What is the process and what should I do after my spray tan? The entire process will take approximately 20 minutes. You can wear as much as you like or nothing at all depending on your own level of comfort. Men are required to wear bottoms. Exfoliation and can shorten the length of your spray tan, moisturize your entire body to ensure that you maintain the best results. The more you moisturize the longer your tan will last. Do not use moisturizers that contain alpha-hydroxy, this is a form of exfoliation and can shorten the length of your spray tan.shorten the length of your spray tan. |
| How does a Spray Tan work and am I protected from the sun? Depending on persons activities and skin type, the spray tan can last approximately 5-7 days. With follow-up applications, a person can maintain a tan indefinitely. A spray tan does not provide UV protection, so you should apply sunscreen accordingly. Your skin will look tan but you should still avoid over-exposure and apply SPF when needed. |
| Is a spray tan safe? YES! According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the most effective products available are sunless or self-tanning products that contain dihydroxyacetone (DHA) as the active ingredient. DHA has been used in cosmetic preparations for almost 30 years and was listed with the FDA in 1973. DHA is derived from glycerin (vegetable origin) which is a commonly used cosmetic and food ingredient. DHA has been used as a diet supplement in sports nutrition and is non-carcinogenic. Testing has further shown that DHA is less toxic than aspirin, caffeine and even common table salt. Tanning mists have been used in over 3 million tanning sessions with no adverse reactions documented. |
