—Tanning: FAQs—
Frequently Asked Questions
BEFORE
Freshen up with a shower. Don't apply moisturizers. Wear comfortable, loose clothing.
SESSION TIME
Apply the special tanning cream all over your body. Complete the solarium session.
AFTER
Leave the tanning cream as is for at least 2 hours, then shower and hydrate at normal. A scrub is recommended every 2 weeks.
‟How many sessions must I do to get tanned?”
If you are skin type 3 or 4, then 4-7 sessions are required in order to tan progressively and safely. Average session time: 10-12 minutes.
| If your skin is... | Fair, with freckles | Fair | Light | Light-Medium | Medium | Dark | ||||||||||
| And your hair is... | Red/Blonde | Blonde | Light Brown | Brown | Dark Brown | Dark | ||||||||||
| And your eyes are... | Blue/Grey | Blue/Green/Grey | Blue/Green/Hazel | Blue/Green/Brown | Brown | Dark | ||||||||||
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| Tanning method: | Spray | UVA | UVB | Spray | UVA | UVB | Spray | UVA | UVB | Spray | UVA | UVB | Spray | UVA | UVB | |
| Number of sessions: | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-6 | 1-9 | 1 | 1-5 | 1-7 | 1 | 1-4 | 1-6 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-5 | |
Solarium results: ‟How quickly will I tan?”
We tan responsibly, gradually and in safety.
And we replace the solarium lamps in our machines regularly and usually well before their expiry date,
so our clients can get a beautiful-looking tan more quickly and safely—typically in just 3 sessions.
After 1-2 |
After 2-3 |
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Skin Type 2 |
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Skin Type 3 |
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Skin Type 4 |
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Skin Type 5 |
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Skin Type 6 |
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Average session time: 10-12 minutes.
‟How long does a tan last?”
Tans from high-pressure "VIP" solarium machines last 10-14 days.
Tans from low-pressure "LUXURY" solarium machines last 5-7 days.
Mystic® Spray Tan can with care last up to 10 days.
‟How frequently can I use solariums?”
From zero, without base colour:
Every other day until you reach your desired colour.
To maintain bronzage thereafter:
Once every 10-12 days if you are using high-pressure solarium machines, and once every 5-7 days if you are using low-pressure solarium machines.
‟Can I use solariums during menstruation?”
Yes, certainly! Please just note that if you tend to have low blood pressure during menstruation you should refrain from using standup machines on critical days.