The ABC’s of a Magic Tan Spray Tan Session
The art of a successful spray tanning experience begins with you.
The things you do before the actual spray and how you take care of your skin will account for 75 percent of the results.
Before a Spray Tan
Shower, exfoliate, and remove body hair 24 to 8 hours before your tanning session.
Pay close attention to your elbows, knees, ankles, face and any other areas of rough or dry skin.
We recommend using the Magic Tan or Mystic Tan exfoliator (available at Suntana in a one time format or bottle).
Skin should be clean and dry before being sprayed.
Don't apply moisturizer, deodorant's, anti-persperents, oils or make up before your appointment.
A product that you can apply to prepare the skin for optimal results is the Magic Tan or Mystic Tan Accelerator.
This product will protect against over-application, conditioning and balancing the skin in the mean time.
It aids in accelerating color development as well. (Available at Suntana in a one time format or bottle)
Wear loose fitting clothing
Try to avoid white and/or your wearing your better clothes
Solution washes out of most fabrics except silk, leather and nylon
Style your hair in ponytail (away from your face and neck)
UV tanning will help to promote advanced results.
It is recommended, however it is up to your discretion.
Double dipping or tanning cocktail refers to UV tanning immediately following a spray tan.
When done, great results occur.
Remove all contact lens and jewelry
During Spray Tan
Wear whatever you feel comfortable in - Bathing suit, underwear or nude
Please note that any clothing worn during a spray tan session will leave tan lines
Place hair cap on, behind ears and slightly above your hairline. Not necessary but optional is to apply eye protection and nasal filter.
Apply the MagicTan barrier spray to palms, fingers/cuticles, soles of feet, toes/cuticles. These areas do not absorb the tanning solution and therefore need to be protected with the barrier cream. (barrier cream for one session provided by Suntana, bottle available for sale)
Read the instructions on the wall . There are four positions you should do during the spray session. Step into the MagicTan Spray Booth and simply push the flashing button. The 36 spray nozzles will evenly distribute our exclusive tanning mist. In only 45 seconds your session is complete
Step out of the booth and towel off any excess mist by lightly pad drying. Immediately following your session, you will notice a nice color change. As your day progresses, your results will deepen.
After Your Spray Tan
Wait at least six (5-6) hours before showering
Avoid any contact with water, swimming or any physical activity that would result in sweating .
Moisturizer daily. We recommend designer skin’s Angel Moisturizer or Magic Tan/Mystic Tan’s Boost Enhancer to enhance the look and feel of your skin and to prolong results.
UV Tanning will prolong your results.
Bring towel to cover leather or light colored seats, if going somewhere right away
If it is raining, bring an umbrella out with you!
What to Expect
The product we use contains cosmetic Bronzer which will progressively darken until you take a shower
Expect a shiny dark complexion until you shower
Expect the cosmetic bronzer to rinse off once you have showered which will produce a tea colored run off
Even though the cosmetic bronzer is washing off, your tan will still be there
Your darkest tan will show on the third day. For example, if you get an spray tan on Thursday, your darkest tan day will be on Saturday
A little color might come off on your clothes or your sheets before your initial shower
By following these simple steps you will guarantee the healthy, golden look of a MagicTan..
Products to Avoid:
The following products can lighten or make tan uneven:
- A women's tan may develop different during various hormonal changes (menstruation, ovulation, pregnancy)
- AHA products (alpha hydroxy acids)
- Anti-acne products that exfoliate and dry skin (antibiotics)
- Anti-aging products that "renew" the skin
- Band-Aids
- Bar soaps
- BHA products (beta hydroxy acids)>
- Body hair bleach products
- Bug spray, perfumes, body sprays when applied directly to the skin (instead spray clothing)
- Curel Lotion
- Dove products will fade tan faster
- Facial masks and exfoliating scrubs
- Hair inhibiting lotions
- Heavy sweating
- In winter, Aveeno moisturizer recommended
- Eye make up removal
- Pat dry in the shower don't rub
- Always use new sharp razor
- Waxing or hair removal (do this one day prior to tan)
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