What is Spray Tanning and how does it work?

Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is a colourless sugar and the active ingredient in our tan solution. Applied using a specialist low pressure spraying machine, the DHA in the solution interacts with proteins and amino in the outer layer of your skin to produce a golden colour brown colour. 

The colour you see at the time of your treatment is purely a guide colour for your therapist to see that your skin is evenly covered. Your actual tan will have developed and will be revealed after you shower. 

Is it safe?

Yes, Very safe. A Sienna X sunless tan can give you the same results as spending 10-14 days in the sun, but without the harmful effects of UV exposure. DHA has been approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for use in the personal care industry forever 30 years and no adverse affects have been reported other tan minor skin irritations. 

Allergic reactions are extremely rare, however if you have experienced allergic reactions to  self-tanning or other beauty products please arrange a skin patch test with me. 

Before, during and after your treatment...

Upon booking your tanning treatment with me, you will be asked to fill in an online form with regards to your health and skin. Without this form being completed and e-signed your appointment is unable to proceed.

Prior your appointment you will receive the following information on how to prepare your skin and look after your tan. 

Before your tan-

• Exfoliate the night before your tan paying particular attention to dry areas such as elbows and knees. 
• Remove any unwanted hair 48 hours prior to your tanning treatment. 
• DO NOT use moisturiser, perfume or deodorant on the day of your tan 
• Remove contact lenses before treatment to avoid contamination 
• Bring loose dark clothing and flip flops or loose shoes. Tight clothing will cause the tan to rub off whilst developing.

After your Tan- 

• Leave the tan to develop for 8 hours. Shower until the water runs clear. Do no wash or rub. 
• Do not perform excessive exercise, perspire or get wet during the development.
• Avoid long baths or going swimming as this will fade your tan. 
• Remember that sunless tanning does not protect you in the sun. use SPF to avoid burning..
• To enhance your tan and prolong your colour. moisturise daily with my Sienna X Gradual Untinted Lotion. 
• Start to exfoliate four days after your tan to encourage even fading. 

At your appointment- 

•  We supply you with a gown and ask you to undress and wear the gown. 
• We also supply disposable knickers and a hair net. 
• Once ready you will step into the tent and apply the sticky feet to your feet by standing on them as you enter the tent. 
• Barrier cream will then be applied to your hands, elbows, knees, toes and heels to ensure the solution does not stick to dryer areas. 
• You will then turn around and remove your gown, tanning application will now begin and we will demonstrate the positions we require you to do whilst tanning is in progress. 
• Once the application has been completed a tan removal wipe will be used to remove tan from unwanted areas such as palms and nails. Your hair net and sticky feet will also be removed and your gown reapplied. 
• We will then explain how to look after your tan and ask you to carefully get dressed. 

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