About Spray Tans

how does spray tanning work? the active ingredient in spray tanning solutions is dihydroxyacetone (dha).

dha is a colourless solution which interacts with dead skin cells to produce a brown colour change over 8 hours after application. since these dead skin cells are constantly being shed, the colour change produced by dha usually lasts about five to 10 days, sometimes longer.

the instant tanning effect is a temporary bronzer to give you an immediate glow and guide the sprayer. it washes off after your first shower while the natural dha induced tan remains.

what is the difference between tanning solutions? there are many brands of spray-tan solutions available. all of our solutions contain dha but all have different amounts and different ingredients that make up the bronzer and spray-on solution.

some contain aloe vera, some contain skin firming ingredients, some contain just the dha and bronzer which is best for sensitive skins. also, people with fair skin should use a solution with less dha or the tan will look less natural.

we have done extensive testing of many of the brands on the market and have chosen three of the best and most popular from around the world.

we can help you choose the one that will suit your skin best.

How to Fix a Bad Tan

Just what do you do with a tan gone wrong?

Don't freak out, there are some tips and tricks to avoid that nasty orange spray tan look. First to avoid a tan gone wrong situation, start by exfoliating your skin the day before you tan. This allows the spray formula to cover evenly throughout your body. Also, make sure you avoid moisturising your skin on the day of your spray tan.

Feet, ankles, knees and palms are the areas that are most likely to give you that orange spray tan look. Shaving or moisturising on the day are the most common causes for these streaky, orange, not-so-natural tanned looks. However, there are ways to fix a tan gone wrong.

The lemon is one of nature's best remedies. Lemon can also be used to remove the unwanted dark orange patches from a spray tan gone wrong. Simply cut a lemon in half and rub it on the problem area - the lemon juice will help lift the formula off. Lemon juice will also do the job, but make sure it's real lemon juice.

Covering your body in oil, will also help remove streaks and fix your orange spray tan disaster. The longer you let it absorb into your skin the easier it will come off. Once absorbed rinse it off with warm - hot water.

Still looking a bit orange? Use a matching face bronzer for problem areas around your body. When applying the bronzer, use a makeup brush. Brushing the bronzer on allows for more even coverage and blends better into your skin. Remember you want to reduce the patchiness, not cover it up with more patches!

Winter Tans

winter spray tan is a great way to give you that lightly bronzed look for that special occasion or for just any day of the week. In these cold, winter tanning helps you maintain a healthy bronzed complexion.

The trick in winter is to hydrate your skin by moisturising it. Wait at least a day or two for your spray tan to fully sink in. Moisturising right after your shower will help prolong your tan and keep your skin hydrated and smooth especially in winter.

Don't forget you can complement your winter tanning efforts with the colours you wear. With darker tans, try colours in brighter tones such as hot pink, a bright orange or red, lime green, or a sunny yellow. For lighter to medium tans use pastel pinks, whites and off-whites, soft purples, and tranquil blues. This will make your tan look a bit darker but not take away that natural look.

Two-toned gold and silver jewellery such as a bracelet, anklet, or earrings will compliment any tan. Despite the cold winter months, wearing a light top with dark jeans will make your tan more noticeable and a bit darker.