Friday, November 25, 2011

How to remove leftover spray tan spots?

How can I get ALL of the spray tan residue off of my skin? 
Since we have already established that the way to get the best airbrush tan is to have perfectly exfoliated skin, getting all of the spray tan residue off is a really important step in the process.  There are a couple of things that can be done when you are ready for the tan to come off.  First, soaking in a good long hot bath, while scrubbing with a loofah or old thin washrag is the best thing you can do to remove the tan.  However, if there are still a few places with residual tan, you might try using a body scrub.
Attached is a recipe for a completely natural homemade citrus body scrub that we like.  We hope you will enjoy the exfoliating qualities as much as we do. 

Citrus Body Scrub:
1/2 cup sea salt
1/2 olive oil
1 or 2 slices of lemon
1 or 2 slices of oranges
Put all of the above ingredients into a blender, and blend.  According to your preference, you can either leave the citrus slices unpeeled or peel them.  Either way, the scrub is great smelling, and leaves the skin feeling smooth and free of any spray tan residue.  Enjoy!  

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Can I wear shoes and socks after the tan?

With winter weather approaching, it is very tempting to want to wear those warmer shoes or socks to your spray tan appointment.  However, unless you want to look like you are wearing permanent socks, it is best to wear shoes without absorbent qualities to the tanning salon.  Leave those cute UGGs at the house, and go for the spray tan's best friend- the flip flop, instead.  It is only for a little while, so that the tan can completely dry.  We have found that after about an hour or so,and from then on-  it does not harm the tan to put on warmer shoes. 

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Can I exercise after my spray tan?

This week we have been asked numerous times:  "Can I exercise after I get my tan?".
The answer is that the tan needs to fully set first.  The first 8-12 hours after receiving the tan are the most critical in terms of not getting it wet.  If at all possible, you (the client) need to wait at least the full 8 hours before sweating profusely.  Otherwise, the sweat will act just as water to the tan, and will cause it not to fully develop.
After the tan has fully developed, however, exercising is not really cautioned against, unless it is excessive.  This is due to the fact that excessive sweat can have a bit of an exfoliating quality.  So, if you do sweat alot, you might notice a little bit of wear and tear on your underarms or places that perspiration sits.  If this is the case, simply use the tan extend in those places to get the most out of the life of your tan.  Also, if exercise is causing you to shower more than once per day, the showering alone will cause the tan to fade faster.  Remember, the more showers you take while having a spray tan, the quicker it will fade.