Everything You Need To Know For That Perfect Sunless Tan!!!

Mystic Tan and Custom Airbrush Preparation & Maintenance

 

PREPARATION & MAINTENANCE FOR YOUR SUNLESS SPRAY TAN SESSION - What you should do to guarantee natural looking "just off the beach" color.

Enhance the effectiveness of your sunless tanning session by conditioning your skin and then taking steps to help maintain your sunless tan.

Preparation

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EXFOLIATE BEFORE EACH SESSION TO REMOVE DRY, FLAKY SKIN. Remove dead, dry skin cells that will prevent the absorption of DHA bronzers into fresh healthy skin cells. This allows for the sunless spray to absorb deeply into the skin and oxidize to a brilliant cocoa bronze color. Spraying sunless products on dry flaky skin causes the tan to look less natural, uneven and will shorten the life of your sunless tan. We suggest using our California Tan Exfoliator  the morning of your session for a light exfoliation, moisturizing and skin pH balancing treatment - this gives your skin the fuel needed for beautiful, long lasting color. Note: Avoid using bar soaps, high pH shower products or in-shower moisturizers. These products can halt the DHA bronzing reaction or cause the "orange effect". We do offer exfoliating wipes for purchase if you do not have time to do this at home.

· STOP! USE ONLY WATER BASED MOISTERIZER. Bring Deodorant with you, using it prior to sunless with impede your absorption. Do not spray any perfume on your body.  Use deodorant sparingly. It is best not to apply makeup but if you do then remove before your session. We sell HyperTan by Mystic if you are not sure what moisturizer to use prior to your sunless tan.

· WEAR DARK, LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING Tight clothes can rub off or smear the bronzers.

 

Maintenance

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Avoid Sweating! Immediately after your spray tanning session. Avoid activities that may cause you to sweat excessively to avoid streaking the cosmetic bronzer. Use the air conditioning in your car on a hot day. Remember, you have just been tinted with a water-soluble solution.

· Avoid Water! You must avoid water entirely for at least 4 hours or you will stop the tanning action of the DHA and/or cause streaking.

· Avoid Swimming & Spas! Avoid chemically treated swimming pools and spas for at least 24 hours after your spray session to prevent color from fading.

· Cleansing - Wait to Shower! For maximum results, wait at least 12 hours before showering or bathing. After that time, we recommend our California Tan Moisture Wash  as your shower product. Avoid using bar soaps or high pH products - they will strip and fade your tan rapidly. Our body cleansers are designed to hydrate, moisturize and nourish while maintaining the proper pH levels for your skin. Proper cleansing insures even fading and the longest lasting, most natural looking sunless results. After bathing, gently "pat dry" skin. If you must bathe prior to the 12 hour process period use plain water only. The instant cosmetic bronzer will wash off - as it is designed to do.

· Tan Extend/Moisturize/Refresh: The day after your sunless spray session and after your first shower, use California Tan Extender. This lotion helps keep your tan healthy and skin moisturized while adding refreshing glow each day to your color. It also helps your color fade gradually and evenly. For an extravagant daily moisturizing ritual, try our full line of tan extenders and body washes

· Between Sessions: For additional color, we suggest California Tan Tinted Self Tanner

 

Remember, Healthy Skin Tans Best!

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