Spray Tan Season
So when that sun starts to peek out from behind the clouds
do you dread putting shorts or skirts on because of your winter lily white
legs? I do!
Why I love Spray Tans
I was born with the natural white / freckly skin that comes
from being the daughter of a red head, so I am usually white, pink or possibly
(very occasionally!) a slightly darker white. I do not tan naturally. Because
of skin cancer warnings I take sun protection very seriously and so am usually
slathering Factor 50 on along with the children.
But ……… I love to
look tanned.
Those wobbly bits look 1000 times more attractive if they
are golden brown and not white or pink. So, I get the spray tan out. The
quickest and safest way to an even golden tan for everyone 😊
I have been spray tanning for about 8 years now and I have
sprayed countless bodies over those years. I love it! And spray tans have evolved
immensely since then as well. They develop faster, they have different tones
and shades, additional moisturising ingredients, skin tightening properties and
they last longer too.
The Perfect Prep
For the perfect tan, we need to start with a perfect base.
The perfect base, is clean, exfoliated skin – with NO
moisturiser on. Moisturiser will create a barrier on the skin that prevents
absorption of the active ingredients, leading to a patchy uneven finish.
24 hours before your spray tan, de fuzz. All waxing or
shaving should be done at least 24 hours before your spray tan, this ensures any
irritation has calmed down and hair follicles closed.
On the day of your tan, exfoliate with an oil FREE exfoliator
or a loofah really well. Make sure all that dead skin is sloughed off down the
drain leaving only fresh smooth skin behind – this will really help the tan
last better too.
Leave off deodorant / anti-perspirant – as the tanning ingredient
(DHA) comes into contact with these products it goes green! A bright and
brilliant green too. You will still go brown, but it can freak you out having
bright green arm pits.
The Spray Tan
Experience
Wear loose fitting clothes to your spray tan appointment. We
recommend dark clothing, but really anything that you don’t mind getting a bit
of spray tan on. If you have long hair, remember to bring along a hair band or
clip too.
We have disposable pants that you can wear, but a lot of
people prefer to wear their own underwear (maybe not your favourite Victoria
Secrets briefs though!), a mob cap to keep stray hairs away from your face and
neck, and sticky feet for you to stand on to avoid the dreaded orange feet.
We will leave you to disrobe, while we prepare the tanning gun,
remember anything that is covered will not tan. We will tan anything that is
bare.
Before tanning you, we will pop a tiny smidge of barrier
cream on the driest areas – hands, elbows, knees, ankles & feet. This will
make sure that you don’t get any orange areas – your tan secret will be safe
with us.
It will feel a little bit chilly while you are being sprayed
with the solution, just remember it is only a few minutes and we try to keep
the room as warm as possible for you. Follow our instructions, its like a
little dance, to ensure even spraying.
We dry you off and then you can get dressed.
Aftercare
We will advise you when you will need to shower off your tan.
It will be somewhere between 3 & 8 hours. Use warm water on most of your body
to rinse off the guide colour that remains on your skin. Only use shower gel
where you need it – you don’t want it to fade too quickly.
Then keep on moisturising! The more you moisturise the
longer the tan lasts. Avoid very oily body butters and body oils as this can
break down the tan.
Avoid saunas, jacuzzis, and hot tubs. Be aware that swimming
in pools or the sea will also fade your tan faster.
As it starts to fade, use a gentle exfoliator to keep the
tan even.
You will still tan through a spray tan but it will not
protect you from sunburn. Please remember to continue to apply sunscreen to
protect yourself.
Now go hit the beach or pool or big night out full of confidence and feeling totally and utterly fabulous
xxxxx
Recommended products
Exfoliators - SkinnyTan Primer, Exfoliating mitts
Post Tan - Pro Tan Perfectly Pink Moisturiser
Spray Tan - We use Skinny Tan professional
