Homecare Advice

Spray Tanning

Spray Tanning is a convenient, quick and safe approach to a natural looking tan. It can be appplied easily and quickly on both your face and body.

How Does it work?

Spray tan contains DHA. This has a sugar reaction with the amino acids in the top layer of your skin, producing a similar reaction to the sun, without the harmful rays!

  • It does not leave any streaks or patches
  • It looks like a natural golden tan
  • It doesn’t smell
  • It is moisturizing and conditioning
  • It lasts up to a week
  • It fades off evenly and naturally

How to prepare for your Spray Tanning Treatment:

The day before your Spray Tanning Treatment:

  • Must exfoliate the day before tan application. Ensure you pay attention to dry & rough areas such as hands, knees, elbows and feet. Rinse off residue well in the shower.
  • Apply moisturiser all over the body concentrating on dry areas such as hands, knees, elbows and feet. This will prevent those tell tale darker areas.

The day of your Spray Tanning Treatment

  • Shower well before attending your treatment.
  • DO NOT USE deodorant, anti-perspirant or moisturiser as it will inhibit the tan from working correctly.
  • Wear loose fitting clothing and dark underwear or a bikini. It is important to wear slip on shoes/sandals as boots/shoes/runners will definitely wear off the freshly applied tan.
  • All hair removal treatments must be done 24 hours prior to tanning treatment.
  • Advisable to have polish on finger and toe nails, as tan can discolour natural nails.

Your Spray Tanning Treatment:

  • Your therapist will guide you through the necessary movements and positions.
  • If your hair is long tie it back so that your therapist can access your neck area.
  • It is your choice whether you would like to leave your bikini on during treatment or remove your bikini top so that you won’t have any strap marks. (disposable briefs are provided)
  • Our IT Tan is available in 2 shades, Original-which is a light tan for very fair skin, Medium- which is a nice golden brown. Our Tan Organic is available in Caramel & Chocolate
  • Your tanning treatment takes approximately 15-30 minutes, which include your preparation and drying time.
  • Spray Tan lasts approximately 5- 7 days.

How to look after your tan:

  •  DO NOT shower for at least 8 hours (as this is the development time of the tan)
  • Avoid strenuous exercise for at least 8 hours, as perspiration can inhibit the development of your tan.
  • Apply moisturiser daily to maintain and prolong the life of your tan. This is an essential part of your aftercare if you want your tan to fade evenly and naturally.
  • Pat your skin dry after your shower, try not to rub your skin too hard, as this has an exfoliating action and will wear your tan faster.
  • After 3-4 days use a gentle exfoliate which will wear the tan off gradually and evenly. It gently removes the loose dead skin cells, but won’t remove the tan.
  • Avoiding the use of long hot baths, showers, steam rooms or swimming will help to prolong the life of your tan.

Other precautions:

  • Our Spray Tanning products do not contain any SPF and it is imperative you still use your regular sun cream when out in the sun.
  • If you are prone to allergies or have sensitive skin please ask your therapist to do a patch test on you 48 hours prior to treatment.
  • Don’t sit on light colored leather or fabrics until you’ve showered, as the colour guide can cause discoloration. It will wash out of natural fibers.