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Frequently Asked Questions

Airbrush Spray Tanning

Sunless tanning also known as UV-free tanning, self tanning, and spray tanning, refers to the application of solutions to the skin to produce an effect similar in appearance to a suntan.

The popularity of sunless tanning has risen since the 1960s after links were made by health authorities between exposure to the sun, and other sun tanning methods, such as sunbeds or tanning beds, and the incidence of skin cancer.


Caring For your Airbrush Spray Tan


Before Your TanAfter Your Tan

Before Your Spray Tan

Make sure to exfoliate your entire body prior to your spray tanning session. Please stay away from exfoliates containing oils. They can leave an oily residue on the skin. Wax and shave 24hrs before. If you forget to shave 24 hours prior to your spray tan please shave 24 hours after your tan. Any body lotion, deodorant, make-up or jewelry must be removed before spray tan. It is extremely important to make sure you have clean, dry and exfoliated skin prior to your spray tanning appointment.

Exfoliating Tip

If you do not have an exfoliating body scrub to use before your appointment, here is an easy exfoliating treatment that works better than most store bought products for no cost. Get a cup of brown sugar and mix it with your favorite body wash or anything that you have on hand. This tip works great, leaving your skin feeling amazing!

Clothing

During the spray tanning session women have the option of wearing a swimsuit or nothing at all. The preference is yours whether you want tan lines or no tan lines. Men must wear undergarments. If you choose to wear undergarments during the spray tan application, please make sure all clothing is dark in color. Avoid white swimsuits or white undergarments!

Care Of Your New Spray Tan

After your spray tanning session, clothing must be loose and dark in color. No Jeans or Fitted Shoes! Avoid all light colored clothing after your tan, until you have showered. The bronzer will rub off on your clothes but should be easily washed out. Nylon, silk, spandex and wool tend to absorb the bronzer, so please avoid these fabrics. Clothing that is too tight and rubs the new tan within the first few hours, this can alter the outcome of your tan. A loose fitting sundress darker in color is the perfect after tan garment. The Beautiful Bronzed Glow you have been waiting for takes 8-10 hours to completely develop. Be patient you will love the results!

To ensure the life of the tan, avoid any contact with water for at least 8 hours after the appointment. After every shower, apply a great moisturizer within the first week. This is essential to enhance the longevity of than tan. Avoid any exfoliates and harsh loofahs etc. Avoid all Dove products. Also, avoid long hot showers, baths or Jacuzzi soaks. Excessive swimming can fade your spray tan faster. If you have swimming in your plans, please apply a waterproof sun block. The sun block usually protects the life of your spray tan when in water.

Your new just off the beach tan can last between 7 to 10 days depending on your before and after care. Following all the before and after care instructions, will help ensure the longevity of your new Beautiful Beach Tan!

*Sunscreen must be applied when in the sun. Your spray tan is not a sunscreen or sun protectant. There is a misconception that a spray tan gives you a base color, this is false!


Frequently Asked Questions

Why get a Good to Glow airbrush sunless tan?

Now more than ever, many people simply don’t have the time to lie in the sun and “work” on a deep dark tan. Good to Glow Airbrush Tanning delivers a believable, natural-looking “tan of the islands” without the sun! Our highly effective formula is fast-acting and long-lasting. Get an Good to Glow tan before your next big event and all your friends will be asking, “Where did you get that great tan?”

Good to Glow Spray Tans Are Great For: Weddings, Pageants, Vacations, Special Events, Tan Parties, Photo Shoots.

How long does it take?

The entire process from start to finish takes about 20 minutes.

Who applies it?

Our female airbrush technician has been thoroughly trained on technique, professionalism and safety.

How long does a sunless tan last?

Depending on a person’s activities and skin type, the tan lasts approximately 5-7 days (up to 10 for some people). With follow up applications, a person can maintain the tan indefinitely. Using a Tanning Extender (with DHA and Erythrulose) on the skin daily will help extend tanning results while keeping the tan looking healthy and glowing.

What is the difference between being airbrushed and using cream or lotion sunless tanners?

Imagine the difference between finger painting your car and using an airbrush to paint it. Even with the greatest of care, and help from a friend to get all the places you cannot reach, you can’t duplicate the even consistency and natural look of an airbrushed tan.

Is airbrush spray tanning safe?

YES! According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the most effective products available are sunless or self-tanning products that contain dihydroxyacetone (DHA) as the active ingredient. DHA has been used in cosmetic preparations for almost 30 years and was listed with the FDA in 1973. It is declared safe and suitable for use in cosmetics and drugs used to color the skin. DHA is derived from glycerin (vegetable origin), which is a commonly used cosmetic and food ingredient. DHA is not absorbed into the body and poses no possibility of toxicity.

What if a person normally can’t get very tan?

A person CAN get a sunless tan even if they can’t get a real tan. Good to Glow does not need a person’s melanocytes to be in working order. Dihydroxyacetone (DHA), the active ingredient, saturates the dead skin cells in the outermost layer of skin, where it turns the protein in the dead cells golden tan.

Can a person UV tan on top of a airbrush tan?

Of course! But just remember that a airbrush tan does not provide any sunscreen protection, so you should apply sunscreen accordingly. With a Good to Glow Airbrush Tan, your skin will appear tan, even though it’s not. This is an artificial tan. There is no Sun Protection Factor (SPF) in a Airbrush Tan, so your skin is still exposed and vulnerable to the sun. If you choose to expose your skin to UV rays either from the sun or a tanning bed, it is important to use a lotion with SPF to protect you from the sun’s harmful rays.

Normally I freckle in the sun... will a airbrush tan cause freckles?

No. Good to Glow tanning solutions will not cause more freckles. In fact, in most cases, freckles and blemishes will become LESS obvious because the lighter skin areas will darken and reduce the color differential between these areas and the rest of the skin.

How can I minimize exfoliation from hot tubs, pools and the ocean after I get an Aruba tan?

After your tan has developed and after your first post-tan shower, you can minimize water activity exfoliation by liberally and frequently apply a good, strong waterproof sunscreen (such as Bullfrog, Iguana, Blue Lizard or others) before submersing yourself. These are very durable brands and can help protect your tan from fading.

Can pregnant or nursing mothers get an airbrush tan?

The concern some doctors have is over whether or not the active ingredient (DHA) is able to enter the blood stream; the indications are that it cannot. DHA only penetrates the outtermost of the skin. However, if the client is still concerned they should consult their physician first. FYI: DHA has been used as a cosmetic ingredient in the United States since 1960 and no problems have ever been reported concerning DHA penetrating the skin, or causing problems during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing prior to your tanning appointment.



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Good To Glow

2934 Delaware Ave.
Kenmore, NY 14217

716-844-8334
GoodToGlownTan@gmail.com

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Mon: Closed
Tues- Fri: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Sat: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Sun: Closed

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