An Aruba Australia
Tan is an finely sprayed sunless tanner. Sunless tanners work without
sunlight to safely combine with the natural amino acids on the surface
of the skin. The active ingredient in virtually all sunless tanning
formulas, including Aruba Tan, is DHA (Dihydroxyacetone). DHA has
undergone decades of dermatological testing and is proven safe.
It's the way to gorgeous colour without spending a minute under
the harmful sun. When DHA is applied to the skin, it reacts with
the amino acids in the skin to produce a tan, much like the sun
does, but without UVA and UVB damage to the skin.
Different formulations
of sunless tanners provide different results. We develop Aruba Tan's
formulations with a team of the worlds foremost sunless chemists
to produce the finest sunless tanning solutions available. The Professional
Aruba Tan Spray Systems atomize our tanning solutions into a cool,
refreshing mist that is applied to the body. The DHA and other ingredients
reacts with the proteins on the top layer of skin to produce a safe,
golden, just off the beach tan! The technician applying Aruba Tan
has complete control to ensure an even application.
Please Note: The tanning solution does not contain a sunscreen
and therefore will not protect against any form of UV exposure.
Please ensure you apply sunscreen to protect against sunburn and
any form of UV exposure.
* If you are uncertain as to whether you are
sensitive to DHA you may request a patch test prior to tanning.
Q.3 What is DHA?
DHA is the active
ingredient (a colourless sugar) found in virtually all sunless tanning
formulas, including Aruba Tan. DHA - stands for dihydroxyacetone.
DHA has undergone decades of dermatological testing and is proven
to be safe. Applied properly it will give you a gorgeous colour
without spending a minute under the harmful sun.
When (DHA) is applied
to the skin, it reacts with the amino acids in the skin to produce
a tan, much like the sun does, but without UVA and UVB damage to
the skin. Different formulations of sunless tanners provide different
results. We have worked on Aruba Tan's formulation for more than
three years until we arrived at a cutting edge solution. The Professional
Aruba Tan Airbrush System atomizes our tanning solution into a cooling
mist that is applied to the body. The DHA and other ingredients
reacts with the proteins on the top layer of skin to produce a golden,
just off the beach tan! The technician applying Aruba Tan has complete
control to ensure an even application.
Q.4 Why is spray tanning so popular?
Spray Tanning is Fast, Safe and UV - Free. If you love being tanned
but don't want to expose your skin to the sun's harmful UV rays
then spray tanning is the answer. Here are a few more reasons why
you should try an Aruba Tan.
- Helps your body to appear more toned!
- Look great in swimwear or formal wear!
- To help enhance your confidence!
- You can choose how tanned you want to be!
Q.5 How long will my Aruba Tan Last?
Depending on a person's activities, skin type and how they care
for their skin, the tan lasts approximately 7-10 days With follow
up applications, a person can maintain the tan for even longer.
Using a Tanning Extender with Moisturizer such as our Ultimate
Tan Refreshment on the skin daily will help extend tanning results
while keeping the tan looking healthy and glowing. A sunless tan
is not a long term commitment, so it is great to try for the first
time!
Q.6 How do I prepare for my Aruba Tan spray tanning session?
For the maximum result, before your session, shower and exfoliate
the skin. Make sure your skin is free of perfumes, lotions, oils,
deodorants, gels or any product on the skin that would create a
barrier. Also, remove all jewellery (and don't put it back on until
a few hours after your tan)!
Note: It is best NOT to use any moisturizing soaps or shower gels
prior to your spray tan.
Q.7 What should I wear?
Attire for women is whatever you are comfortable with. Many things
can be done to minimize tan lines. The key is your comfort level.
Attire for men is boxers, swim trunks or shorts. In any case, your
tanning specialist will use the utmost discretion. If you wish to
wear a disposable, just ask your technician who can provide you
with a disposable spa g-string or panty.
After your spray tan it is best to wear comfy, loose fitting clothing
when you leave the facility for the trip home. We have found that
can DHA react with wool, nylon, and silk. These fabrics should not
be worn during or immediately following your tanning session.
Q.8 What about the sun?
It is important to remember that a spray tan does not provide any
sunscreen protection, so you should apply sunscreen accordingly.
With a Spray Tan, your skin will appear tan, even though it's not.
This is actually a bronzer. There is no Sun Protection Factor (SPF)
in a spray atn including the Aruba Tan, so your skin is still
exposed and vulnerable to the sun. If you choose to expose your
skin to UV rays either from the sun or a tanning bed, it is recommended
to use a lotion with SPF to protect you from the sun's harmful rays.
Q.9 Should I shave before or after my Aruba Tan?
Shaving is a form of exfoliation so you should shave about 8 hours
before the application. Shaving after will take off some of your
tan, so we advise to shave beforehand. Be sure to use a new razor
as old dull razors exfoliate the skin en-evenly. Remember, shaving
just prior to the spray tan may leave a residue or barrier on the
skin from the shaving foam or cream. Please make sure you try to
shave well before the Spray Tan for excellent results.
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Q.10 Can I choose how dark I want my tan to be?
Aruba Tan is the creator of "Time Control Colour" Since
2003 Aruba Tan has offered salons the simplest and easiest method
when advising the correct spray tan for their customers. Depending
on a customers choice of colour ie: the ever popular Express-o Bronze
Plus (a lovely Coffee Bronze colour) or our Cocoa Dark Select (the
gorgeous Chocolate Brown colour) our Professional Spray Tanning
Solutions allow technicians to provide whatever the level of darkness
their customers want.
Both products will give a Light, Medium, Dark or Extra Dark colour,
the client simply chooses how long to wait until showering. No More
Need to Stock 4 different bottles so solution stock will always
be fresh and you will no longer confuse customers with too many
different stock formulations.
Aruba Tan has developed the first tanning solutions that let YOU
decide on how dark you want your tan to be. By simply choosing how
long you wait before showering, you can even acheive a healthy light
tanned glow after 2 hours and a DARK TAN after 8 hours, depending
on your skin type. Simply ask your spray tanning specialist what
time frame they recommend before showering to acheive the look you
desire. (2 , 4, 6, 8).
Q.11 Can an Aruba Tan be removed?
Can an Aruba Tan be removed? The colour produced by a sunless
tanning product like Aruba Tan does not wash off; it simply fades
as the upper layers of the epidermis wear away. You can try to speed
the exfoliation process by gently scrubbing the skin with a washcloth
or loofah sponge. DO NOT OVER SCRUB! It may take a week or more
for the "tanned" skin to disappear.
Q.12 Is Aruba Tan, spray tanning safe?
YES! According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the most
effective products available are sunless or self-tanning products
that contain dihydroxyacetone (DHA) as the active ingredient. DHA
has been used in cosmetic preparations for almost 30 years and was
listed with the FDA in 1973. It is declared safe and suitable for
use in cosmetics and drugs used to color the skin. DHA is derived
from glycerin (vegetable origin), which is a commonly used cosmetic
and food ingredient. DHA is not absorbed into the body and poses
no possibility of toxicity.
Q.13 Any other benefits of using Aruba Tan?
Fast, convenient, safe and effective. Have a date, party, a wedding
or just want to go sleeveless? Get an Aruba Tan today, look great
tonight. Did you know that a tan physique gives you a slimmer appearance?
That's right, not to mention a very healthy glow. Get the bronzed,
sexy look all of celebrities accros the globe without the harmful,
aging effects of the sun.
Q.14 Normally I freckle in the sun... will Aruba Tan cause freckles?
No. Aruba Tan tanning solutions will not cause more freckles. In
fact, in most cases, freckles and blemishes will become LESS obvious
because the lighter skin areas will darken and reduce the colour
differential between these areas and the rest of the skin.
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Q.15 What is the Aruba Tan difference?
What is the Aruba Tan difference? The team at Aruba Tan has been
working in the cosmetics and personal care industry for over 16
years. Working with large cosmetics manufacturers and leading New
York area spas, Aruba Tan has learned the importance of quality
and excellence in order to build repeat business. After over 3 years
of working to create a cutting edge formulation for Aruba Tan, our
system was introduced. Quality, factory direct professional equipment
paired with the latest in sunless tanning solution on the market.
The price of Aruba Tan is also thousands of dollars less than many
other Spray Tanning packages on the market. Aruba Tan's excellence
and performance standards produce sensational, safe sunless tanning
results while giving customers a pleasurable experience. When customers
are elated with their services they don't just come back, they come
back with friends, that is the difference with Aruba Tan. Our clients
say 80% of their Aruba Tan clients are referrals — the word
spreads like wild fire!
Q.16 How does Aruba Tan Tanning Solution compare to other spray
tanners?
While we don't know the exact formulations of other companies,
we do know that Aruba Tan solutions are some of the latest formulations
utilizing some of the industries newest ingredients proven to produce
the most natural, glowing and radiant sunless tanning results. In
addition, Aruba Tan is considered odorless, compared to many self
tanners that have a long lasting offensive smell. Aruba Tan is better
than other self tanners (spray tan, airbrushed or store bought)
because it offers:
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Q.17 How long after the application can I go in water or sweat?
For optimum results we recommend about 8 hours. Sunless tan longevity
varies from person to person and according to your lifestyle. Long
exposure to water will fade your Aruba Tan. Your outer cells will
start to soak up water, which dilutes the effect of the tan. The
longer you are in the water, the lighter your tan will get. Having
an Aruba Tan weekly maintenance tan allows the tan to saturate the
skin better. The tan will then hold up longer in water. Be sure
to moisturize every day, this helps maintain the tan.
Q.18 How can I minimize exfoliation from hot tubs, swimming pools
and the ocean after I get my Aruba Tan?
After your tan has developed and after your first post-tan shower,
you can minimize water activity exfoliation by liberally and frequently
apply a good, strong waterproof sunscreen (such as Bullfrog, Iguana,
Blue Lizard or others) before submersing yourself. These are very
durable brands and can help protect your tan from fading.
Q.19 Can pregnant or nursing mothers get an Aruba Tan?
As there is not enough information or any studies/ trials that
document any findings on about this subject we do not recommend
that pregnant women or nursing mothers use or receive a spray tan
of any kind at any stage during pregnancy or breastfeeding periods.
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Q.20 Will Aruba Tan stain my pajamas or sheets?
The colour guide (bronzer) will wash off your skin after your first
post-tan shower. But until then, the colour application guide in
Aruba Tan can stain some fabrics (For example: nylon, silk, wool
and polyester). However, a good soaking in water will usually lift
the stain from the fabric. Most fabrics and materials are completely
safe — if the Aruba Tan colour rubs off on any other fabric
it will simply wash out. Many have reported that the Oxy cleaning
products, like Nappy san or Clorox's non-bleach Oxygen Action, do
a great job.
Q.21 Why should I always use an Exfoliator (shower scrub or SluffWIPES)
instead of a loofa or shower puff?
Using an exfoliator (like Tropical Enzyme Scrub) insures smoother
softer skin for the Aruba Tan airbrush tan application, resulting
in an even and longer lasting tan. If you do not use an exfoliator,
you will be tanning skin that is about to fall off and your tan
will disappear more quickly. Loofas and puffs do not conform to
the body and will result in an uneven exfoliation and can create
a "zebra" look to your spray tan.
Q.22 I am one of these people that loves my tan really dark, please
give me some tips?
Aruba Tan highly recommends that Ultimate Tan Refreshment Tan Extender
be applied at night to receive maximum colour and darkness to your
tan. The Ultimate Tan Refreshment Tan Extender needs a minimum of
3 hours to deposit on the skin, however, the longer it is left on
the darker it will get If you want it darker, reapply 3 nights consecutively.
Q.23 OK, I love my Aruba Tan sooo much - how do I keep it for as
long as I can?
Make sure you moisturize every day. For optimum results, alternate
Caribbean Smoothie and Ultimate Tan Refreshment to keep your Aruba
Tan at the desired shade, have a maintenance tan every 6-7 days
(up to 10 for some people) according to your liking. Remember these
tips and do the same next time, visit these f.a.q's again if you
need to refresh your knoweldge.
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