Spray tanning is a form of sunless tanning which is sprayed over your whole body lasting 5-10 days.
Sunless tan contains and ingredient called DHA, this ingredient works with your skins chemistry to create you a temporary, safe and sunless tan.
Spray tanning is safe but does not give any UVA/UVB protection, therefore, SPF will still need to be used.
Sienna X has 5 different lotion strengths which will be tailored to individual needs and skin type.
How do I prepare for my spray tan?
- Wax or shave 24-48 hours before your tan, this will allow the pores on your body to fully close
- Exfoliate 24 hours before, this will remove dead skin cells and leave you with a more even, longer lasting tan. Please pay particular attention to your elbows, knees, hands and any dry areas of your skin
- Remove deodorant and make up before
- Do not use moisturiser on the day, as this will create a barrier on the skin and stop the tan from developing
What happens whilst I have a spray tan?
- You will be required to complete a consultation card before a spray tan, an allergy test is not required
- A spray tan cap, sticky feet, disposable underwear (you can wear your own, just ensure it is dark coloured) and a barrier cream will be supplied and applied over feet, knees, elbows and hands and any other dry areas of skin
- Your whole body will then be spray tanned leaving you bronze from top to toe in 10 minutes
- You will need to wear, loose and dark fitted clothing to prevent any tan rubbing off onto clothes
- Leave your tan to develop for 8 hours, it does stop developing after this time so don't worry if its longer, it is advised to leave overnight
How do I maintain my tan?
- In the morning, shower off your tan, the colour that was sprayed is a guide colour so when you shower, it will totally run off leaving you beautifully bronzed
- Avoid harsh shower gels or long soaks in the bath, this will fade the tan quicker
- Moisturise daily.