FAQ:
Q. What is a custom organic sunless spray / airbrush tan?
A. A custom organic sunless spray / airbrush tan is the most realistic looking sunless tan without the harmful UV rays from the sun and tanning beds. The results are even, natural, flawless, and last anywhere from 5-14 days depending on how well the client prepares for and maintains the sunless tan. The GLOganic system eliminates streaks, orange hands and feet, blotchy patches and dirty looking knees and elbows through customized tans for every skin tone and use of a detail brush for precision on tricky areas of the body.
Q. How does custom organic sunless spray / airbrush tanning work?
A. A trained professional GLOW Tanning Consultant will come to the client’s desired location with everything needed for the service, including a GLOganic pop-up tent for the client to stand in while being airbrushed (so as to avoid creating a mess to clean up after the sunless tanning service). The GLOW Tanning Consultant will apply the natural and organic sunless tanning formula onto your body with GLOganic Mobile Airbrush Tanning equipment. The main ingredient, dihydroxyacetone – DHA (a non-toxic sugar), reacts with the amino acids on your skin's outermost layer to create a browning effect. This reaction is similar to when an apple is cut in half, is left out in the air, and turns brown.
Q. Is it Safe?
A. Yes. The main ingredient in our sunless tanning solutions is known as dihydroxyacetone (DHA). DHA is a simple non-toxic sugar and is derived from plant sources such as sugar beet and sugar cane. The DHA found in GLOganic Sunless Tanning Solutions is imported from Europe and is of the Eco Cert standard; far exceeds the standards required by Europe’s equivalent to the United States’ USDA. DHA was first used as a sugar substitute in the 1920’s; our solutions are safe enough to drink although we can’t guarantee that they taste good J
Q. How long does a spray tan last?
A. The average result is 7 days of color, but the GLOganic Sunless Airbrush Tan has been said to last as long as 14 days! Factors such as skin type, activities/lifestyle, workout routine, and maintenance can cause results to vary.
Q. How long does it take to apply?
A. An average session takes about 30 - 40 minutes (including set up and takedown time). The application process alone takes 7 – 10 minutes.
Q. Will this GLOW service leave behind a mess?
A. No. Due to the state of the art GLOganic sunless airbrush tanning equipment, there is very little over-spray and the client stands in a GLOganic mobile tent (supplied by your GLOW Tanning Consultant). Any cosmetic bronzer that may get on your clothes or sheets prior to your 1st post-tan shower, will come out of most materials (excluding leather, silks, and suede).
Q. How can I maintain my GLOW color all year round?
A. As your skin naturally exfoliates, your tan will start to fade. At this point you can start the preparation and application over again. Please see the GLOW handout for pre-tan preparation as well as the steps below.
Please note: because sunless tanning is a reaction that takes place on the very outermost layer of your skin (not a dye or stain), the more regularly that you tan, the more ideal and long-lasting the results.
Preparation:
· Exfoliate your skin prior to your GLOW sunless airbrush tanning session (preferably the night before your session) to remove all of the dead skin cells from the first layer of skin where the sunless airbrush tan will be applied. Exfoliation prior to your GLOW sunless airbrush tanning session promotes even coverage and lengthens the duration of your tan by removing dead skin that would otherwise flake off.
· Make sure that your skin is as moisturized as possible. Sunless tanning solution that sits on dry skin will simply flake off, no matter how high-quality the product and skilled the Tanning Consultant. A trick is to put extra moisturizer on the skin without rubbing it in completely, put on sweatpants and a sweatshirt and sit in front of the TV for 30 minutes.
· Wear dark, loose-fitting clothing for your GLOW sunless airbrush tanning session. The cosmetic bronzer in the sunless airbrush tanning solution may rub off on clothing, however; it will wash out of most fabrics except for leather, nylons and silks.
· There should be nothing on your skin at the time of your GLOW sunless airbrush spray tan; this includes sweat, oil, make-up, perfume/cologne, deodorant and moisturizer. Having nothing on your skin at the time of your GLOW sunless, spray tan will ensure that there's no barrier preventing the GLOW sunless airbrush spray tan from working and setting on the skin as it should.
· Shave at least 8 hours prior to your GLOW sunless airbrush spray tan. Wax at least 24 hours prior to your GLOW sunless airbrush spray tan. Please tell GLOW Mobile Airbrush Tanning if you've recently had a chemical peel or have been using any type of intense chemical compound from your dermatologist.
Maintenance:
· Wait at least 6-8 hours before washing the GLOganic sunless tanning formula/solution off of the skin following the completion of your GLOW sunless airbrush spray tanning session.
· For best results, use the GLOganic Tan Extender, Touch Up Spray, Body Wash and Daily Moisturizer to maintain your sunless airbrush spray tan so as not to experience premature fading and stripping of the tan. These specially formulated GLOganic products will help you develop and maintain healthy skin and a gorgeous tan without exposing your skin to the harmful UV rays of the sun and tanning beds.
· Apply daily moisturizer morning and evening after your 1st post-tan shower (Avoid moisturizers with AHA because they promote exfoliation.). It’s recommended to use GLOganic Tanning Extender (contains DHA) every other night on your whole body and face to prolong the life of the GLOW Sunless Airbrush Spray Tan.
· Avoid the use of any products that contain salicylic acid (an active ingredient in most face washes) until you’re ready to strip off your GLOW Sunless Airbrush Spray Tan.
· Avoid long hot showers and baths, and scrubbing the skin excessively. Pat your skin dry after bathing or showering.
· Chlorine in swimming pools and jacuzzi's will shorten the length of your tan.
· Brush baby powder onto the skin prior to working out or excessive sweating. The powder will absorb the sweat and prevent the tan from stripping prematurely.