Q: How does spray tanning work?
A: The principle tanning agent used in all self-tanning formulas is dihydroxyacetone (DHA). This ingredient does not produce a "real tan" by increasing the skin's melanin levels, rather it creates a tanned appearance by developing a brown color on the surface of the skin.
The action of DHA is limited to the upper layer of the skin and involves a reaction between DHA and skin proteins and oxygen that produces brown compounds. This process is similar to what occurs when you slice open an apple and the surface of the apple browns when it's exposed to the oxygen in the air.
The development of color takes anywhere from 2 to 4 hours and the intensity of color is dependent upon the DHA concentration in the product as well as each tanner's individual skin characteristics. The color developed by the DHA usually lasts 5 to 7 days and begins to fade as the top layer of the skin naturally exfoliates.
Q: What is DHA?
A. DHA is an acronym for Dihydroxyacetone.
DHA is an ingredient derived from sugar cane and beets, which reacts with the amino acids in the skin to create the darkening reaction or tan.
All Norvell® solutions are designed to create a custom color shade between the DHA/Erythulose combination and your natural skin tone.
Read The DHA Story for more information about DHA and how it is used in sunless tanning products.
Q: Will I turn orange?
A. No. We use a perfectly blended cosmetic bronzer to give you that "just off the beach" look and transition smoothly into your DHA color that will later develop. All Norvell® solutions are designed to create a custom color shade between the DHA/Erythulose combination and your natural skin tone.
The "orange" color, as it is sometime called, is the result of high pH levels within the skin. Extremely light complected customers or those tanning for the first time will be sprayed with Norvell® xLaTan™ pH Balancing prep spray to balance the skin's pH levels prior to your application.
Q: How long does it take to dry?
A. Norvell® Solution should dry enough to re-dress in 8-12 minutes. This can be expedited by drying in front of a fan.
Q: Will I be sticky afterwards?
A. It is normal for there to be a slight sticky feel immediately following the session. Norvell solutions is formulated to be the fastest drying formula available. You should feel completely dry and non-tacky within 8-12 minutes following the application.
Q: What is the most important thing I can do to get the best spray tan possible?
A. You can exfoliate before every sunless session. Using a mild shower gel/exfoliant, such as Amber Sun™ Body Scrub, can be done one day prior to the session.
You should allow at least 8 hours between body scrub use and the sunless session.
For clients with extremely dry skin, or problem areas we recommend using Sea Coral Salt Scrub. If using salt scrub, this must be done 24-48 hours prior to the session, otherwise the oils within the salt scrub will effect the sunless results.
It is important to keep skin moisturized after sunless tanning as dry, flaky skin will slough off faster and color will fade sooner. You basically want to slow down your body's natural exfoliation process.
Sunless tan-extending products with a light self-tanning bronzer, like Norvell® Amber Sun™ Pro-long™, help hydrate skin and maintain even, natural-looking color longer by providing subtle bronzers.
THE PRE/POST CARE ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS YOU CAN DO FOR YOURSELF TO GET THE BEST APPLICATION AND TO MAINTAIN YOUR TAN!
Q: Will it come off on my clothes?
A: If you are using a spray solution with a cosmetic bronzer, some of the bronze color may rub off on clothing or bed sheets. This is most likely to happen when you get dressed immediately after tanning.
To minimize the chance of the tint transferring to clothing, we recommend that you wear loose-fitting, darker clothes after your spray session. Try to refrain from physical exertion that could result in you sweating until you shower and wash off the cosmetic bronzer.
The cosmetic tint is water-soluble. Therefore, in most cases, the color will come out of clothing in the wash.
Q: Will I have a funny odor?
A. Norvell® uses the newest technology in odor inhibitors to encapsulate the odor causing agents commonly associated with DHA products.
They then blend the fragrance with DHA in a manor which allows the pleasant fragrance of raspberry and almonds to come through, eliminating the dreaded "sunless smell".
Q: Should I give my skin a break from this?
A. We recommend that after every 5 weeks of spray tanning, you allow your skin to rest for 10 days. This allows you to completely loose your tan periodically which eliminates patchiness or uneven areas of wear. These areas are caused by normal contact with clothing and other surfaces which cause additional exfoliation.
Q: What if I have very sensitive skin?
A. If you express concern over allergies or skin reactions to the solution, we recommend you first patch test a small area of the skin prior to a full body session.
Q: How dark will I be after an application?
A. Results will vary based on the individual skin type and pH balance. Norvell® solutions have been formulated to provide a color that will be appealing to the majority of clients, and a variety of shades will allow you to find the perfect solution for each client.
Q: Will this protect me from getting burned in the sun?
A. No. You may get a false sense of security when they have been spray tanned. Your skin will still burn! The skin is not protected and you will still need to apply SPF lotions or sprays when in the sun. Norvell® solutions do NOT contain any SPF.
A: The principle tanning agent used in all self-tanning formulas is dihydroxyacetone (DHA). This ingredient does not produce a "real tan" by increasing the skin's melanin levels, rather it creates a tanned appearance by developing a brown color on the surface of the skin.
The action of DHA is limited to the upper layer of the skin and involves a reaction between DHA and skin proteins and oxygen that produces brown compounds. This process is similar to what occurs when you slice open an apple and the surface of the apple browns when it's exposed to the oxygen in the air.
The development of color takes anywhere from 2 to 4 hours and the intensity of color is dependent upon the DHA concentration in the product as well as each tanner's individual skin characteristics. The color developed by the DHA usually lasts 5 to 7 days and begins to fade as the top layer of the skin naturally exfoliates.
Q: What is DHA?
A. DHA is an acronym for Dihydroxyacetone.
DHA is an ingredient derived from sugar cane and beets, which reacts with the amino acids in the skin to create the darkening reaction or tan.
All Norvell® solutions are designed to create a custom color shade between the DHA/Erythulose combination and your natural skin tone.
Read The DHA Story for more information about DHA and how it is used in sunless tanning products.
Q: Will I turn orange?
A. No. We use a perfectly blended cosmetic bronzer to give you that "just off the beach" look and transition smoothly into your DHA color that will later develop. All Norvell® solutions are designed to create a custom color shade between the DHA/Erythulose combination and your natural skin tone.
The "orange" color, as it is sometime called, is the result of high pH levels within the skin. Extremely light complected customers or those tanning for the first time will be sprayed with Norvell® xLaTan™ pH Balancing prep spray to balance the skin's pH levels prior to your application.
Q: How long does it take to dry?
A. Norvell® Solution should dry enough to re-dress in 8-12 minutes. This can be expedited by drying in front of a fan.
Q: Will I be sticky afterwards?
A. It is normal for there to be a slight sticky feel immediately following the session. Norvell solutions is formulated to be the fastest drying formula available. You should feel completely dry and non-tacky within 8-12 minutes following the application.
Q: What is the most important thing I can do to get the best spray tan possible?
A. You can exfoliate before every sunless session. Using a mild shower gel/exfoliant, such as Amber Sun™ Body Scrub, can be done one day prior to the session.
You should allow at least 8 hours between body scrub use and the sunless session.
For clients with extremely dry skin, or problem areas we recommend using Sea Coral Salt Scrub. If using salt scrub, this must be done 24-48 hours prior to the session, otherwise the oils within the salt scrub will effect the sunless results.
It is important to keep skin moisturized after sunless tanning as dry, flaky skin will slough off faster and color will fade sooner. You basically want to slow down your body's natural exfoliation process.
Sunless tan-extending products with a light self-tanning bronzer, like Norvell® Amber Sun™ Pro-long™, help hydrate skin and maintain even, natural-looking color longer by providing subtle bronzers.
THE PRE/POST CARE ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS YOU CAN DO FOR YOURSELF TO GET THE BEST APPLICATION AND TO MAINTAIN YOUR TAN!
Q: Will it come off on my clothes?
A: If you are using a spray solution with a cosmetic bronzer, some of the bronze color may rub off on clothing or bed sheets. This is most likely to happen when you get dressed immediately after tanning.
To minimize the chance of the tint transferring to clothing, we recommend that you wear loose-fitting, darker clothes after your spray session. Try to refrain from physical exertion that could result in you sweating until you shower and wash off the cosmetic bronzer.
The cosmetic tint is water-soluble. Therefore, in most cases, the color will come out of clothing in the wash.
Q: Will I have a funny odor?
A. Norvell® uses the newest technology in odor inhibitors to encapsulate the odor causing agents commonly associated with DHA products.
They then blend the fragrance with DHA in a manor which allows the pleasant fragrance of raspberry and almonds to come through, eliminating the dreaded "sunless smell".
Q: Should I give my skin a break from this?
A. We recommend that after every 5 weeks of spray tanning, you allow your skin to rest for 10 days. This allows you to completely loose your tan periodically which eliminates patchiness or uneven areas of wear. These areas are caused by normal contact with clothing and other surfaces which cause additional exfoliation.
Q: What if I have very sensitive skin?
A. If you express concern over allergies or skin reactions to the solution, we recommend you first patch test a small area of the skin prior to a full body session.
Q: How dark will I be after an application?
A. Results will vary based on the individual skin type and pH balance. Norvell® solutions have been formulated to provide a color that will be appealing to the majority of clients, and a variety of shades will allow you to find the perfect solution for each client.
Q: Will this protect me from getting burned in the sun?
A. No. You may get a false sense of security when they have been spray tanned. Your skin will still burn! The skin is not protected and you will still need to apply SPF lotions or sprays when in the sun. Norvell® solutions do NOT contain any SPF.
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