A new form of sunless tanning has exploded over the past few years
with the introduction of Automated Stand-Up Units, Airbrush Equipment
and advanced Handheld Spray Equipment like the California Tan CustomBronzer
Spray Tanning System found at Sun Kiss Tanning. This equipment allows
you to get an immediate sunless tanning treatment in just minutes
being personally sprayed by a trained technician.
Another way to get sunless results at home is with a self-tanning
lotion or spray often referred to as a bronzer, that can be used
to deliver a sunkissed glow to your skin without going in the sun
or visiting a tanning salon or spa. Self-tanners also work great
to fill in tan lines or deepen an existing tan.
Many years ago, the first self-tanners introduced to the market
contained dyes that left the skin orange and streaked. Today, thanks
to modern technology, self-tanners are the perfect solution for
creating an instant, realistic tan without unsightly orange streaking.
Sun Kiss Tanning offers a complete line of sunless tanning products
and professional equipment within its Sunless Collection. These
sunless products offer you all the great advantages of a quick and
beautiful sunless tan, plus help you care for your skin with products
that are alcohol-free and contain premium skincare ingredients.
How
Self-Tanners (DHA) work?
DHA (Dihydroxyacetone) is used as a self-tanning agent. It does
not produce a “real tan” by increasing skin melanin
levels, but it can create the tan appearance by developing a brown
skin coloring. The action of DHA is limited to the upper layer of
the skin and involves a reaction between DHA and skin proteins.
DHA reacts with the amino acids and amino groups of the skin’s
keratin-forming brown-colored compounds. The process takes place
in the outer layers of the epidermis. There is much evidence to
suggest that the process is similar to Maillard reaction, also known
as “non-enzymatic browning”. In this reaction, reducing
sugars combine with amino acids, proteins and peptides to form various
amino carbonyl compounds via a complex chain of reactions, which
is not yet completely understood. According to the Maillard reaction,
pyruvic acid and other hydroxycarbonyl compounds are probably formed
from dihydroxyacetone, which, after further reaction steps, form
brown compounds. 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.
Getting
the Most from a Sunless Tan
Proper skincare before and after your sunless application will help
you maximize the life of your beautiful tan so you can enjoy it
day after day!
Following are tips to help you make the most of your sunless investment
by caring for your skin before, during, and after application.
Prepare
...your skin before your sunless application for even,
natural-looking results.
- Exfoliate
skin with California Tan Sunless Primer.
- Shave at
least one day before your spray tanning treatment.
- Do not moisturize
at least two hours prior to your sunless tanning treatment.
- Remove your
makeup and jewelry.
- Boost your
results with California Tan Sunless Maximizer.
Develop
...beautiful, natural-looking results with Sun Kiss Sunless
tanning products.
Sunless Application
by a Professional Spray Technician
- Wear your
bathing suit, or your undergarments.
- Do not wear
wool, nylon, or silk fabrics during the treatment.
- Apply California
Tan Sunless Barrier Cream (provided) generously and evenly to
tops and bottoms of hands and feet, including nails and cuticles.
- Follow the
instructions of your spray tanning technician.
At Home Sunless Application
and Touch-Ups
- Do not wear wool,
nylon, or silk fabrics during the application.
- Apply California Tan
Sunless Self Tanner evenly to your skin, using circular motions.
Avoid bottoms of feet. Apply only a thin layer to knees and elbows.
- Wash hands immediately
afterwards.
Extend
...your sunless tanning results after your application for long-lasting
color.
- Wear dark,
loose fitting clothes.
- Do not wear
wool, nylon or silk fabrics until after your first shower.
- Wait at least
six hours before you shower, moisturize, swim or exercise.
- Don't worry
if you see color washing off from your first shower - this is
the immediate cosmetic bronzer. What is left behind is a beautiful,
sunless tan.
- Cleanse your
skin daily with California Tan Sunless Moisture Wash, starting
after your first shower.
- Moisturize
daily with California Tan Sunless Extenders and Perfectors, starting
after your first shower.
- Even out
and intensify results with California Tan Sunless Self Tanner
Lotions
Enhance
...and accentuate your beautiful sunless tan after your application.
- Correct potential
stains with California Tan Sunless Corrector Kit if needed.
- Apply California Tan
Sunless Neutralizer if you experience unpleasant after-sunless
odor.
- Use California Tan
Sunless Bronzing Powder, After Glow™ Shimmer
- Spray and Lip Shine™
to enhance your sunkissed glow and show-off results.
- Remember
to wear a sunscreen as most sunless solutions do not contain a
sunscreen.
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