For the ultimate in sunless tanning we recommend having one of our highly trained airbrush technicians custom airbrush your body with sunless tanning solution for a beautiful golden brown sunless tan. Our technicians will custom mix the sunless spray based upon your skin type and individual needs.
The entire process takes only 10-15 minutes, and whether you want your entire body airbrushed or just certain parts such as legs, this is the ultimate in sunless tanning. For even more spectacular results we recommend a Tanning Cocktail which combines a tanning session in one of our European Tanning systems or Red Light Anti-Aging Therapy immediately followed by an Airbrush Tan on the same visit.
Follow these preparation tips before Sunless Tanning:
BEFORE your Sunless Application:
- Exfoliate skin at least 3 to 6 hours before your sunless session to smooth skin for even tanning results. Spend a little extra time on knees, elbows, feet, and hands. We recommend exfoliating with Norvell® Moisturizing Body Scrub.
- Shave at least 3-6 hours before your sunless tanning session.
- Any waxing should be done 1-2 days before your sunless tanning session.
- If skin is dry apply a light water based lotion lightly and evenly to skin at least 2 hours prior to your sunless tan. We recommend moisturizing with Body Drench® Daily Moisturizer.
- Do not apply oils at any time prior to or after your sunless tan.
- Remove make-up prior to your sunless tanning application for best results.
- Bring looser fitting darker colored clothing to your airbrush appointment.
- Do not wear wool, nylon, or silk during or after your sunless application and for at least 8 hours as DHA may react with these fabrics and cause staining.
AFTER Your Sunless Application
- Wait at least 8 to 12 hours after application before you shower. This will allow time for the self-tanning reaction to occur on the skin. If you need to shower sooner let your airbrush technician know before your session and she can custom mix the formula accordingly.
- Don’t worry if you see color wash off from your first shower, this is normal. What you see washing off is the immediate cosmetic bronzer and what is left behind is a beautiful sunless tan.
- Do not apply moisturizer until after your first shower, for this could affect the immediate reaction of the sunless solution on the skin and cause streaking. When showering we recommend a high quality body wash such as Norvell® Hydrating Body Wash.
- Do not exercise until after your first shower.
- Moisturize 2-3 times daily, especially after bathing, to maintain your sunless tan. For best results use a water based moisturizer. Don’t use oil based moisturizers, they can cause blotchiness.
- Do not apply moisturizer until AFTER your first shower, for this could affect the immediate reaction of the sunless solution on the skin and cause streaking. When showering we recommend a high quality body wash such as Norvell® Hydrating Body Wash.
- To help extend your tan we recommend Norvell® Prolong Tan Extender.
- Do not exfoliate skin for at least 48 hours after your sunless tanning application. When you do exfoliate, do so gently and evenly with Norvell® Moisturizing Body Scrub to preserve an even sunless tan.
- If sun-bathing remember to wear only water based sunscreen. Sunless products do not contain sunscreen. Although you look like you have a tan, you will still need a sunscreen to prevent your skin from burning. We recommend California Tan® Water-Resistant Sunblock.
- Periodically we recommend doing a complete salt scrub exfoliation with Norvell® Sea Coral Salt Scrub. Please make sure that this salt scrub is done at least 24 hours prior to any sunless tanning.
