How does it work?
The active ingredient dihydroxyacetone (DHA) causes a reaction with the amino acids on the outer most layer of the skin. This reaction causes the colour of the skin to change, producing a beautiful natural tan. Our spray tan solution dries quickly and is non-sticky. It takes a minimum of 5 hours to develop, however for best results allow to develop overnight.

How long does a Spray Tan last?
Depending on a person's activities, skin type, and level of aftercare the tan lasts approximately 7-10 days. With follow up applications, a person can maintain the tan indefinitely.

How do I prepare for a Spray Tan session?
For the maximum result, before your session, shower and exfoliate the skin. Make sure your skin is free of perfumes, lotions, oils, deodorants, gels or any product on the skin that would create a barrier. Also, remove all jewellery (and don't put it back on until a few hours after your tan)! Any hair removal should be done at least 24 hours before the treatment to allow the pores to close. It is advisable to remove contact lenses before the treatment as they may become stained or contaminated. The solution we use will not affect your hair or lips.

What should I wear?
Attire for women is whatever you are comfortable with. We recommend wearing dark, old swimwear or underwear. Many things can be done to minimise tan lines. The key is your comfort level. Attire for men is boxers, swim trunks or shorts. Your tanning specialist will use the utmost discretion. Dark, loose fitting clothing should be worn after a tan. DHA can react with wool, nylon, and silk. These fabrics should not be worn during or immediately following your tanning session.

How long should I wait after a tanning session before showering?
To give the DHA enough time to fully set, it is recommended waiting a minimum of 8 hours after tanning. Preferably allow the tan to develop overnight, showering in the morning. Showering sooner may diminish the intensity of the tan. Please try to avoid washing hands for a minimum of 4 hours after the treatment.

Can a Spray Tan be removed?
The colour produced by a tan does not wash off; it simply fades as the upper layers of the epidermis wear away. You can try to speed the exfoliation process by gently scrubbing the skin with a washcloth or loofah sponge. DO NOT OVER SCRUB! It may take a week or more for the "tanned" skin to disappear.

Is a Spray Tan Safe ?
With no known toxicity, DHA is derived from fructose. The Food and Drug Administration in the USA declares it additive safe and suitable for use in cosmetics and drugs that are applied to colour the skin. Here in the UK sunless tan is endorsed by the British Skin Foundation as a healthy alternative.

What happens if the spray mist gets in my eyes?
Tanning mist have been used in over three million tanning sessions with no adverse reactions documented.

What happens if I inhale any of the tan mist?
While no one should purposely inhale or ingest the tan mist, it is known that DHA (the active tanning ingredient) is a non-hazardous compound and causes no adverse reaction in moderate quantities when applied topically or even ingested. 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.

Will swimming affect my Spray Tan?
Swimming in chlorinated water or salt water can fade the results, cause possible streaking and will diminish the length of your tan. Also avoid very hot showers and prolonged baths.

Should I shave before or after the Spray Tan application?
Shaving is a form of exfoliation so you should shave about 24 hours before the application. Shaving after will take off some of your tan, so shave before. After your application, be sure to use a new razor as old dull blades can mar your results. After your treatment avoid shaving for at least 12 hours.

Does a Spray Tan provide SPF protection?
No! Spray tans do not provide any sunscreen protection, so you should apply sunscreen accordingly. Your skin will appear tanned, even though it's not. This is an artificial tan. There is no Sun Protection Factor (SPF) so your skin is still exposed and vulnerable to the sun. If you choose to expose your skin to UV rays either from the sun or a tanning bed, it is important to use a lotion with SPF to protect you from the sun's harmful rays.