Spray Tanning - Frequently Asked Questions

What preparation do I need to carry out for my spray tan?
You should exfoliate well the day before your tan in order to remove any dead skin cells (this will help prolong your tan). If you shave or wax, this should also be done 24 hours prior to tan. This allows the pores time to close, dotting in pores may appear if not adhered to. Do not wear deodorants or make up or any other preparation on your skin on tanning day as these can act as a barrier to the tanning solution.

What qualifications do you have?
I was trained by The Spray Tan Cubical Company using there quality Sienna x products. I now hold a certificate which is approved by the Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists.

How does spray tanning work?
Your body is sprayed with a solution that contains a certain percentage of DHA (DiHydroxyAcetone), a colourless sugar which reacts with the Amino acids in the outer layers of your skin to produce a golden brown colour. The actual tan takes 6 -8 hours to develop.

Is spray tanning safe?
Yes! DHA has been approved for cosmetic use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), No adverse affects have been reported other than minor skin irritations on allergic people. Allergic reactions are very rare and if you have ever experienced allergic reactions to self tanning or any other beauty products you should arrange for a skin patch test.

With a sunless tan there are No risks of sunburn, peeling,or sun-related skin diseases.

How long does a 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 skin layer, so again, as your skin cells are naturally shed, the spray tan will fade. Your tan should last 5-7 days, but longer if you look after your skin by moisturising every day

Who can have a 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. However, if you are 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, as some diabetics are 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 presence of the parent or guardian for those under 18. Also, we require that they are clothed in either swim trunks for males or bikini for females

Is spray tanning messy or smelly?
I will set up a spray tan booth in your home. The spraygun produces a very precise spray and any overspray is caught in the booth. There is a faint smell of either coconut or melon depending on which strength DHA is used.

What should I wear for my spray tan?
You can wear as much or as little as you like. For men we would suggest dark swim trunks or boxer shorts. For women, a dark bikini or dark bra and knickers/g-string. However, you are perfectly welcome to have your tan topless or nude and many people do.

Will I go 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 tan.