What is Sunless Tanning?

Sunless tanning is a popular way to enjoy the look of a tan without the need to go in the sun or tanning bed. There are many ways to get a sunless tan.

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 SunTanz 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.

SunTanz 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%u2019s 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 SunTanz 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 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.