Mint’s Spray Tan

You have heard of all the dangers of sitting out in the sun and frying your skin or the warnings about tanning beds, so why not give Spray Tanning a try! It is the smartest and fastest way to a deep, dark tan. To get the most beautiful results, follow the suggestions listed below.

Preparation

~Exfoliate your entire body either with a washcloth or a water based body scrub. MINT SPA CARRIES AND SELLS A  BODY SCRUB PRODUCT ALONG WITH OTHER SPRAY TANNING  PRODUCTS TO MAINTAIN AND  MOISTURIZE THE SKIN AND HAVE SPF FACTORS BUILT IN.
~Pay special attention to the knees, elbows and ankles.
~Exfoliate your face too if you will be having it sprayed.
~Shave before you come because you will not want to do this after your airbrush tans and do not put any lotion on!
~Come to spa with loose, dark clothing on and flip flops. Bring an item along with you like a  Pool Cover-up to wear immediately after spray tanning to dry in.
~Take make-up off before coming in or bring wipes with you to remove any make-up you may on.
~Give yourself enough time to have this procedure done, this is a process that you don’t want to rush.

During your 8 hr developing time

You should avoid activities that may cause you to sweat excessively. Be sure to use the air conditioning in your car on a hot day as you want to avoid perspiring all together. Any water that comes into contact with the skin will stop the DHA process & the skin from tanning, including rain. If you have leather seats in your car or home and you are wearing shorts, throw a towel down before sitting down.

After tan develops

The first time you get in the shower after your airbrush tan, you will just want to rinse off.

When getting out of the shower & drying off, blot or dab your skin, never rub. If you have lighter colored towels, you may see some color transfer, this is normal & will wash out. At this time, you may apply your favorite moisturizing body lotion.

Maintaining your tan

Your spray tan can last up to 7 days. Make sure that you moisturize! Taking long baths, chlorine from pools & Jacuzzi’s, as well as salt water can cause your tan to fade faster. If you want to keep the glow going, feel free to apply a body lotion with self tanner. Please note – Spray tanning solutions DO NOT provide a SPF, you will need to still apply your own on a daily basis to protect from the harmful rays of the sun!

How long will the Airbrush Tanning Procedure take

The tan will take right about 20 minutes. Give yourself 10 minutes of drying time before dressing. We advise leaving 8 hours of low maintenance time or overnight for your tan to develop.

Interested in this service? Give us a call at 804.651.7298 or make a reservation with one of our specialists!