What do I need to do before I spray tan?
EXFOLIATE EXFOLIATE EXOLIATE.
The day before or the time before you spray tan, you should exfoliate any areas of your body you wish to tan. This is necessary to remove any dead skin cells and moisturiser – as it will help prolong your tan. Avoid shower gels that have moisturising creams in them as they will act as a barrier to your tan application. Use a very pure soap that is unperfumed and non cream based and as soon as you have your tan you can wash and mositurise all you want.
If you shave or wax, this should also be done the day before. If you can, do not wear deodorants, make up, lotions, creams or gels on your skin on the day of your spray tan, as these can act as a barrier to the tanning solution.
What qualifications does Mobitan Mobile Spray Tan have?
All of our Spray Tanning technicians have been trained and are certified to use the HPLV Spray tanning system/turbo spray gun.
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 dead layers of your skin and over a period of a few hours turns brown.
Is Spray Tanning safe?
Yes! Government Departments around the world, EU, USA, Canada and Australia have all approved the products used in Spray Tanning.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is a unit of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing and is responsible for administering the provisions of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989. The TGA carries out a range of assessment and monitoring activities to ensure therapeutic goods available in Australia are of an acceptable standard.
DHA has been approved for cosmetic use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Canadian Health Ministry and most of the EU member nations. It is considered nontoxic and noncarcinogenic. DHA based Sunless tanning has been recommended by the Skin Cancer Organization, American Academy of Dermatology, Canadian Dermatology Association, The American Cancer Society and the American Medical Association.
What is DHA?
DHA is a self-tanning agent. It does not produce a “real tan” by increasing skin melanin levels, but it can create a tanned appearance by way of the development of a brown skin colouring. The action of DHA is limited to the upper layer of the skin and involves a reaction between DHA and skin proteins. The development of colour takes anywhere from 2 – 4 hours and the intensity is dependent on the formulation concentration of the DHA in the product.
What are the ingredients of your products?
There are 3 strengths, 8%, 10% and 12% DHA depending on the tan you are looking for and the colour of your skin. Your technician is qualified to advise you. The solutions are Organic and other ingredients include the list below:
DHA, purified water, grape seed, green tea, aloe vera, walnut extract.
What is Aloe Vera?
A succulent plant housing a translucent gel which contains many medicinal and beneficial properties. This powerful sap acts as a topical moisturiser, locking in moisture and improving skin firmness. Aloe Vera is also renowned for easing pain and reducing the inflammation of burns with a soothing and cooling effect.
How long will my Spray Tan last?
If you have followed the procedures and not moisturised your body, and exfoliated washed your skin, the application will stay on for longer. Your body constantly ’sloughs off dead skin cells. Spray tanning only affects the outer layer of skin, so again, as your skin cells naturally shed, the spray tan will fade. Your spray tan should last 5-10 days, but longer if you look after your skin by moisturizing every day with a hydrating lotion. However, we cannot offer a guarantee that it will last 5-10 days as everyone skin type is different.
Can anyone Spray 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 or consult a physician before spray tanning. However, if you are still 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. Some diabetics are actually 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 of the parent or guardian for those under the age of 18. Also, for those under the age of 18, we require that they are clothed in either swim trunks for males or bikinis for females (or equivalent clothing).
Can I spray tan if I am pregnant or breast feeding?
Spray tan is safe, much safer than sunbeds or sun bathing, but not 1st 3 months or breastfeeding.
It recommended that you shouldn’t but please get medical advise. The tanning solution is non-toxic, and DHA the active ingredient is approved, however, it is irresponsible to take unnecessary risks.
Is Spray Tanning messy or smelly?
No. The technician will set up a spray tan tent in your home. The MobiTan sprayer produces a very precise spray and any overspray is caught in the tent. There is a faint smell of chocolate, and that is all.
What should I wear for my Spray Tan?
You can wear as much or as little as you like. For men we would suggest wearing dark swim trunks or dark coloured boxer shorts. For women, we suggest wearing a dark bikini or dark bra and underwear. However, you are perfectly welcome to have your tan topless or nude as many people do so you won’t have any tan lines.
Will I get 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 spray tan.
What should I do after I Spray Tan?
Follow these simple rules to have your spray tan last as long as possible:
•Wear loose dark coloured clothing after you spray tan.
•Do not shower/bathe/swim or get wet for at least 8 hours as this can remove some of the tanning solution before it has had a chance to fully develop causing streaks.
•The first night, it is best to wear dark coloured pajamas or dark baggy loose clothing in order to prevent disturbing your tan from fully developing and also to protect your sheets (do not sleep in silk sheets as these Will Stain!!!).
•When you do shower after your spray tan, you may notice some brown staining in the water. Do not panic! Your tan is not washing off!!! This is just the dye washing off revealing your tanned skin underneath.
•Avoid soaking in the bath as this encourages the sloughing off of dead skin cells which will increase the fading of your spray tan.
•Avoid swimming pools as chlorine will increase the fading of the spray tan.
•Moisturise every day (preferably twice) with a hydrating lotion in order to keep your skin and tan in tip top condition.