REMEMBER YOUR AIM IS TO ACHIEVE THE BEST LOOKING TAN, NOT NECESSARILY THE
DARKEST TAN. IN FACT YOUR MAIN AIM FOR MOST PEOPLE IS TO ACHIEVE A NATURAL
LOOKING TAN.
SKIN TYPES:
Fair / Pale skin: use Level ONE
Light tanned / Olive: use Level ONE or TWO
Olive / Dark Tanned: use Level TWO or THREE
CONTRAINDICATIONS OF SPRAY TANNING
Studies on DHA have shown that between 1-3% of people may have some sort of a reaction to
the application of DHA on the skin. These reactions are on the most part very mild and almost not
noticeable. However some clients with hypo-allergenic skin may experience a rash. This may or
may not be accompanied by some itchiness.
WHAT TO DO
Advise the client to wash the tan off straight away in a shower or bath. The reactions will almost
always cease after this. Those who have a greater reaction should shower then apply a basic anti-
histamine cream. If problems persist they should contact their GP or Doctor.
NOTE ON CONTRAINDICATIONS
In many cases any contraindication could be avoided by ensuring the clients skin type has been
determined and, if necessary, patch tested rst.
Also the desire of the client to be ‘dark’ may lead to the temptation by the therapist applying the
tan to either spray an excessive coat of tanning solution on, or choose a solution level that may
not be suitable to the clients skin type. This may also lead to possible contraindications and even
cosmetic problems.
If a client is unsure of their skin type we recommend they consult with their GP or Doctor prior to
their spray.
Good training and adhering to basic spray tanning guidelines should ensure an enjoyable
spray tanning experience.
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