UV-FREE TANNING
How do sunless products work in general?
Can I get a sunburn if I have a UV-Free spray tan?
More questions on UV-free tanning? We invite you to visit Planet Bronze and chat with our Smart Tan Certified Salon Associates for more information and personalized instruction. We also recommend visiting these helpful sites:
Salon Associate’s Tips
- shower, shave and exfoliate before your visit
- moisturize after you shower with a mild body lotion or your indoor tanning lotion
- wear loose clothing
- Practice! Don’t expect it to be perfect the first time, there is no technician applying the color, it’s a booth, it’s up to you to make sure it looks good.
- ask about a “California Cocktail” which includes a UV tanning session before the spray session
- avoid exposure to water for a minimum of 6 hours after your spray session
- after care includes: avoid excessive exposure to water (swimming, hot tubs, baths, long showers, etc…), when showering use a gentle body wash and apply with hands only (no washcloth or luffa), do not exfoliate, moisturize moisturize moisturize!
How do sunless products work in general?
Sunless tanning products simply dye the top layer of skin brown using an ingredient commonly known as DHA (Dihydroxyacetone). It does not produce a “real tan” by increasing skin melanin levels, but it can create a tan appearance by reacting with the proteins in the skin and developing a brown color. The development of color takes anywhere from 2-4 hours and the intensity is dependent on the formulation concentration of the DHA in the product.
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Can I get a sunburn if I have a UV-Free spray tan?
YES. The UV-Free spray does not contain SPF or any ingredients to block UV. Use of sunscreen after your spray tanning session is recommended.
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