FAQs

Spray tanning involves applying an active ingredient, dihydroxyacetone, or DHA, to your skin using a specialist low pressure spraying machine. DHA is a colorless sugar. It interacts with the proteins and amino acids in the outer layer of your skin to produce a golden brown color.

Most spray tans contain an instant cosmetic bronzer that gives you a color guide and instant color when you are first sprayed. These instant cosmetic bronzers will wash away after your first shower and have no impact on the end result for your tan. It’s not the amount of cosmetic bronzers that make the individual solutions darker from one another; it’s the amount of DHA in the solution that creates varying results.

The spray tan will contain various amounts of DHA depending on the solution you choose. The DHA starts to activate immediately, 60% of this process is complete after the first hour yet the actual tan will continue to develop over the next 24 hours. All the cosmetic instant bronzers will wash off when showering. Your therapist will tell you how long to wait until you can bathe or shower depending on your skin color and how dark you want your tan. The longer you leave it on, will result in a deeper darker tan.

YES. It is MUCH safer than exposing your skin to the sun’s rays, and you still get that great tanned look. DHA has been approved by the FDA for use in the personal care industry for over 30 years. No adverse effects have been reported other than minor skin irritations on those who allergic to DHA. Allergic reactions are extvhely rare and if you have experienced allergic reactions to self-tanning or other beauty products please arrange a skin patch test first with your therapist. We do recommend however, to be sprayed in a well ventilated area, or an area that includes a clean air/extraction unit.

Your spray tan will last approximately 5-10 days depending on your daily skin care regime and lifestyle. A spray tan fades just like a tan from the sun. As your skin sheds dead cells, your tan will fade. So the key is to moisturise with a gradual tanner to help maximise the life of your tan.

Spray tanning has come a long way since the early days, better solutions, machines, training and spray tan technology virtually eliminates these issues. Your trained Tan Angels therapist is experienced in producing streak-free tans and will ensure that the right solution is chosen for your coloring. We have a selection of beautiful tanning product to choose from for a natural sun- kissed look and long-lasting results.

Anyone who is allergic to self tan or who has breathing difficulties. If in doubt or if you have further questions, please speak to your therapist or consult your local doctor before your appointment. Although considered mostly safe in a well-ventilated area and wearing a face mask or nose plugs, it is recommended women who are pregnant should always consult their doctor if they want a spray tan.

On your very first tanning session, your therapist will ask you a number of questions and then fill in a consultation card for you. Then your therapist will give you a few minutes to get undressed (or change into your underwear if you choose) and remove jewellery. The full treatment will take around 10 minutes. For your spraying, you will be invited to stand in a tanning cubicle, to ensure the spray goes on your skin, not into the air.

During your treatment you will see a dark chocolate color on your skin. This a color guide consisting of instant cosmetic bronzers for your therapist to see whilst spraying. The tanning actives begin to work immediately after application. It will develop over the next few hours into a gorgeous spray tan. These instant bronzers are only temporary and will wash off during your initial shower. This is not necessarily the color you will be after the full developing time of 24 hours. Your first shower should be in cold or lukewarm water rinses only, do not use soap or hot water during your first shower.

After your first QUICK rinse, you should know that the tanning actives continue to work within the skin and deepen in time replacing the cosmetic bronzers as they washed away during the first shower. Please note that everyone’s skin is very different and the personal pH balance of your skin will affect the end color results. If you are concerned about the difference in color that you see during your session, apply a tanning sticker or a piece of clothing (e.g. disposable underwear) that will leave a tan line after the treatment. This gives you the ability to visually see the results once sprayed. It is not uncommon for you to feel disappointed after the first shower as you see the cosmetic bronzer wash away, however if you have used a tanning sticker or are left with a tan line from a piece of clothing, you have an amazing point of reference to your original skin tone.

It is advisable to allow 4 hours development of your tan before swimming. Once your tan has developed you can swim. However swimming will strip your skin of essential oils and cause your tan to fade faster than normal. The complementing gradual tan or self tan foam is a great top up to your tan after a day spent at the beach or Poolside.

Our products make you look fabulous in the sunshine, but that’s all. There is no sun protection when using our products meaning you can still gain natural color from the sun and you can also still burn in the sun. So it’s very important that you still use a sun protection product with sufficient levels of SPF when exposing your skin to the sun.

Typically tanning results with our latest technology tanning range will last 5-15 days. However for consistent longevity of your tan, we recommend using the complementing gradual or self tan foam on a daily basis from day 3 onwards. These products will top up your color and keep you looking bronzed all year round.

Our tanning products are made from the highest quality ingredients meaning in most cases, no they won’t. However if you swim frequently or have a typically dry skin type, we recommend using one of our Hydration base tans, as well as the complementing gradual tan on a day to day basis which will not only top up your color, but hydrate your skin also.

A spray tan can help to reduce the appearance of all the above, it is usually not an entire cover; however it will reduce the prominent areas of concern. Typically, the darker your tan, the more coverage you will get.

The Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) confirm that spray tan and self-tanning products are safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding (lactating mothers may choose to avoid the breast area during the breastfeeding stage).

Although there are no known dangers of using tanning products, they can sometimes cause an allergic reaction, particularly during pregnancy when hormone levels are high and skin becomes more sensitive. As with all tanning treatments, it is recommended that a patch test is undertaken at least 24 hours before a tanning treatment and that this is of paramount importance for pregnant women. For anyone with a pre-existing condition or existing health concern, we do advise our pregnant clients to consult their Doctors prior to starting a tanning regime.

YES. You can, but you need to remember that spray tan, whilst it looks gorgeous, does not give you any protection from the sun’s ultraviolet light. For outdoor tanning, we recommend using a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more. Remember that the sun will dry out your skin, reducing the longevity of your spray tan.

To get the best results from your spray tan, you need to remove your dead skin cells by exfoliating 24 hours prior to your treatment. This means the DHA solution can get straight to work on new skin cells, and give you a longer lasting tan. Make-up and deodorant can also effect development and should be removed before tanning. Do not use moisturizers 24 hours prior to your treatment as they act as a barrier to the spray tan solution as well and can cause uneven, streaky effects

NO. It’s entirely up to you. If you don’t want to get naked, we suggest you wear old dark underwear or a swimming suit/bikini that you don’t mind staining. For men, boxers, swim trunks or shorts. Many therapists keep a range of disposable underwear available for you to use.

There are different strengths of DHA and your therapist will advise you of the best one for your skin tone, bearing in mind how dark you want to go. The darker you tan naturally, the darker you will tan with a spray tan. We recommend leaving your spray tan on for 1 - 4 hours before you lightly shower. Do not exceed more than 8 hours before your first shower.

Wear loose fitting, dark colored clothing and flip-flops as some of the bronzer can rub off on your clothing. Shoes can cause your feet to perspire, affecting the final results. Natural fibers like 100% cotton t-shirts are the best. Any color that does rub off on your clothes can usually be washed out during a normal wash cycle. Bear in mind that any materials have the potential to stain.