Spray Tanning

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On average, spray tans can last up to a week. The skin naturally exfoliates the top layer every week. As the skin naturally exfoliates, the tan fades. If you routinely workout or swim, your tan can fade a little sooner. The secret to making your tan last as long as possible is keeping your skin healthy and moisturized.

Mystic Tan, Norvell, and VersaSpa spray tans are developed with a patented tanning technology to help you achieve a long-lasting tan. We use premium, professional-grade ingredients and a special blend of skin care penetrates to get into the deeper layers of the skin for a long-lasting tan.

If you would like to lengthen your spray tan results, keep your skin hydrated by adding products to your routine that help extend your tan such as the any of the daily application self tanning products. These products give your skin extra color to replace any fading as the days go on, moisturize your skin and help lock in your tan. 

 No, you don’t have to be naked when you spray tan. While some people prefer to be nude to avoid tan lines, you have the option to wear whatever is most comfortable for you—like a swimsuit or underwear. During your tan, bronzer could transfer to your clothing but don’t worry! All cosmetic bronzers used in our products are water-soluble, meaning it’ll come out of clothing in the wash.
 

 We don’t recommend wearing makeup during your spray tan. Cosmetics can act as a barrier on the skin and result in an uneven tan. But don’t fret, our spray tan products are non-comedogenic, meaning they won’t clog your pores and are okay to apply onto the face. 

 After your spray tan, you can get dressed as soon as you feel dry, which is normally within a couple minutes after the session. Another tip: We don’t suggest wearing tight clothing because your tan can rub off. Wearing dark, loose-fitting clothes is the way to go! 

This one is important! You shouldn’t shower for at least 4 hours after getting a spray tan. At the 4 hour mark you will rinse off in luke warm water (no soap). You should shower fully after 24 hours. You should also avoid sweating or swimming during this time. Most sunless products contain a bronzer to give you an immediate tan. The bronzer is cosmetic, and will wash off in the shower revealing a natural-looking tan that will last about a week. 

Avoid the pool completely for the first 24 hours after your spray tan. After that, you’ll still want to splish-splash sparingly, as chlorine can cause your tan to fade faster than normal. Just a reminder: A spray tan doesn’t protect your skin from the sun! It’s important to still apply SPF before any fun in the sun 

 Yes, maintain that glow between spray tans! We have many self-tan options to maintain your tan at home. Instant self-tanning products immediately allow color to appear deeper. Gradual tanning products are designed to moisturize, build color and extend the life of your tan. 

 Tip #1: Exfoliation

We recommend exfoliating prior to your spray tan to avoid stripping away your color too early. This will soften the surface of your skin and make it smoother, allowing you to have an even tan application. No time to exfoliate, no worries! Our spray tan solutions are formulated with deep skin penetrates to help with an even tan!  

Tip #2: Hair Removal

If you’re going to shave or wax, be sure to do so before your spray tan so you don’t remove your color too early.  

Tip #3: Moisturizing Dos & Don’ts

If your skin needs a bit of moisture before your spray tan, we recommend using our Intensifying Primers to balance your skin’s pH for an even more radiant tan. Regular lotions can block the absorption of spray tan solution, but our specially designed Intensifying Primers absorbs quickly into your skin and helps accelerate the development time and intensity of your tan.  

Tip #4: Add Skincare Treatments to Your Spray Tan

Want to give your tan another boost? Ask your salon staff for details about adding skincare treatments to your session!  

Tip #5: After Your Tan

The secret to helping your tan last is keeping your skin moisturized. Your skin will naturally exfoliate its top layer every week and moisturizing daily will keep your skin hydrated so it won’t exfoliate sooner. Tip: using a lotion with a gradual tanner will help to extend the length of your results.  

 No, you can tan in confidence! Whether you receive a spray tan or use our self-tanning products, you won’t have that odor commonly associated with sunless tans. Our products are formulated with breakthrough technology to trap odor-causing molecules in an instant.