Oc Mobile Spray Tan - FACTS
Tanning Facts
What do I need to do before I Spray Tan? The day before you spray tan, you should exfoliate any areas of your body you wish to tan. This is necessary to remove any dead skin cells and also will help prolong your tan. If you shave or wax, this should also be done the day before. If you can, do not wear deodorants, make up, lotions, creams or gels on your skin on the day of your spray tan, as these can act as a barrier to the tanning solution. What qualifications does OC Mobile Spray Tan have? All of our Spray Tanning technicians have been trained and are certified to apply spray tans using the Infinity Sun Spa Spray tanning equipment on courses approved by the American Tanning Institute . How does Spray Tanning work? Your body is sprayed with a solution that contains a certain percentage of DHA (DiHydroxyAcetone), a colorless sugar which reacts with the Amino acids in the dead layers of your skin and over a period of a few hours turns brown - just the same as an apple does once you bite into it. Is Spray Tanning safe? Yes! DHA has been approved for cosmetic use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Canadian Health Ministry and most of the EU member nations. It is considered nontoxic and noncarcinogenic. DHA based Sunless tanning has been recommended by the Skin Cancer Organization, American Academy of Dermatology, Canadian Dermatology Association, The American Cancer Society and the American Medical Association. How long will my Spray Tan last? Your body constantly 'sloughs off dead skin cells. This is why natural sun tans fade over a few days. Spray tanning only affects the outer layer of skin, so again, as your skin cells naturally shed, the spray tan will fade. Your tan should last 5-10 days, typically 7 days, but longer if you look after your skin by moisturizing every day with a lotion containing cocoa butter. However, we cannot offer a guarantee as everyone skin type is different. Can anyone Spray Tan? Most people are suitable to have a spray tan. We suggest that pregnant women in the first trimester, those with severe asthma or with very sensitive skin refrain from spray tanning or consult a physician before spray tanning. However, if you are still unsure, please contact us. I am diabetic, is Spray Tanning OK for me? DHA is a chemical derived from glycerin and was first used in the treatment of diabetes. Some diabetics are actually better able to tolerate DHA than glucose in their treatment! So basically, yes you can have a sunless spray tan. Is it OK for people of any age to Spray Tan? Yes it is. However, we require the signature and of the parent or guardian for those under the age of 18. Also, for those under the age of 18, we require that they are clothed in either swim trunks for males or bikinis for females (or equivalent clothing). Is Spray Tanning messy or smelly? No. The therapist will set up a spray tan tent in your home. The Infinity Sun Spa sprayer produces a very precise spray and any overspray is caught in the booth. There is a faint smell of coconut, and that is all. What should I wear for my Spray Tan? You can wear as much or as little as you like. For men we would suggest wearing dark swim trunks or dark colored boxer shorts. For women, we suggest wearing a dark bikini or dark bra and underwear. However, you are perfectly welcome to have your tan topless or nude and many people do so you won’t have any tan lines. Will I get orange or streaky with a Spray Tan? No, absolutely not! Orangeness is the result of tanning pills, and older tanning agents. A professional spray tan with modern tanning agents avoids this, and streakiness is caused by improper application of home tanning creams and sprays - which is why you should always let a professional apply your spray tan. What should I do after I Spray Tan? Follow these simple rules to have your spray tan last as long as possible... •Wear loose dark colored clothing after you spray tan. •Do not shower/bathe/swim or get wet for at least 8 hours as this can remove some of the tanning solution before it has had a chance to fully develop causing streaks. •The first night, it is best to wear dark colored pajamas or dark baggy loose clothing in order to prevent disturbing your tan from fully developing and also to protect your sheets (do not sleep in silk sheets as these Will Stain!!!). •When you do shower after your spray tan, you may notice some brown staining in the water. Do not panic! Your tan is not washing off!!! This is just the dye washing off revealing your tanned skin underneath. •Avoid soaking in the bath as this encourages the sloughing off of dead skin cells which will increase the fading of your spray tan. •Avoid swimming pools as chlorine will increase the fading of the spray tan. •Moisturize every day (preferably twice) with a lotion containing cocoa butter in order to keep your skin and tan in tip top condition.
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