What if I have an Open Wound/Scarring?

We are asked quite often what to do about an open wound.  Can a person actually get an airbrush tan while they have an open wound?  The answer is yes!  A few simple precautions will need to be taken, in order to avoid irritation/infection.  The client will need to make sure they have applied an ointment (creating a barrier against any overspray), as well as a bandage to cover the wound.  Our solution is organic in nature, but we still don't want to spray inside an open wound.
What about scarring?  The spray is not quite like the sun, in this instance.  Since airbrush solution does not require melanocytes to produce a tan, a lighter scar will appear to be darker with the tan.  If the scar is darker to begin with, it will also darken up with a spray tan.  However, we suggest using a q-tip to apply the barrier cream to the darker spots (that the client doesn't want to go darker), which will prevent the tanning solution from absorbing.  This should produce a nice even tan all over.  The same process can be used when trying to prevent sun spots from darkening up as well.

What about Faces?

What about the face?  

We are asked so many questions about the face.  Here's a little Q & A for FAQ's regarding an airbrush tan and the face.  

Q:  "Do you spray the face?"

A:  The answer is that with an airbrush tan (vs. a spray booth), it is left up to the discretion of the client.  On average, I would estimate that 95% do spray their faces, 5% choose not to.  

Q:  "Do I have to go without moisturizer on my face before the tan?"  

A:  Again, this is left up to the discretion of the client.  That being said, if the client knows that her face is an area that just can't go without moisturizer- we suggest they leave it on.  The tan solution may just not soak in quite as much, depending on how long the moisturizer has been on the skin.  (The more recently applied, the more likely it will create a barrier, not allowing the solution to absorb). 

Q:  "Do I have to remove/go without my makeup?"

A:  This answer is similar to the above question regarding moisturizer.  It is completely up to the client.  However, depending on how "thick" the makeup is, the tanning solution will not be able to soak in, leaving the face a few shades lighter than the rest of the body.  Another option is that wipes are provided at Spraytopia to aid in removing the makeup/moisturizer immediately before the tan is applied.  

Q:  "Do I have to change my facial cleansing/moisturizing routine?"

A:  No.  We generally do not recommend changing facial cleansing/moisturizing routines, in order to prevent breakouts.  However, we do advise that the face will most likely fade at a faster rate than the rest of the body, depending on the products used.  (Proactive and similar products have bleaching agents in them, which cause the face to fade much quicker).  

Q:  "What if my face does fade faster- anything I can do to even it up?"

A:  Yes.  There are a few of options here.  If the client's face is fading at a faster rate than the body, depending on the severity of the color difference, she can:

1)  use bronzing powder to fill in

2)  use a darker foundation to blend properly

3)  use a facial tan extender (Spraytopia sells one that works well with our solution, or you can purchase at a drug store.)

Thank you for asking the questions!  We always want to make sure our clients are 100% satisfied with their custom airbrush tan.  Hopefully, this has helped.