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Spray on Tans



If you want a tan then no doubt you have considered a spray tan at some point, they look great and come with a lot less risks than other more popular methods. When administered well, spray on tans are the closet looking thing to actually having a sun kissed tan.  

Sunless tanning can help you keep that tan and healthy look long after the summer months have faded. Sunless tanning misters tend to fall in between foams and lotions, drying more quickly than a lotion, but not as fast as foam. Most mists dry in five minutes or less but can be a little messier to apply, if you can, get someone else to administer the mister.  

Spray on tans are just that: they stain the skin, leaving the appearance of a tan that lasts four to six days. But you still have to wear a sun block if you want to avoid harmful effects of the sun as it contains no SPFs.   DHA is safe for use externally, but not recommended for contact with mucous membranes. Any reputable spray tanning salon will provide you with both protective eyewear and a nose filter to prevent inhalation of DHA. DHA is a simple non-toxic sugar. It is often derived from plant sources such as sugar beets and sugar cane. DHA has been used in the cosmetic industry 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 colour the skin.

The Best...  

Body Polisher  : Uncover smooth, softer skin. This will refine and renew skin to create an even longer lasting tan.
Leaving your body feeling polished all over. Designed with large round beads that will never rip or tear the skin.


Body Moisturizer: St.Tropez Body Moisturizer is a luxurious blend of botanicals, essential oils and herbs, combined with tan accelerator, L-Tyrosine in aloe vera base.
For a richer, longer lasting tan use daily to replenish lost moisture. This was designed to help you achieve your maximum tanning potential when used as an after-sun cream to prolong the life of a natural tan. Also use with St. Tropez tinted self-tanning lotion to custom blend and maintain self tan.


Bronzing mist: St.Tropez Bronzing Mist has a weightless application that results in a spectacular natural looking tan.
Perfect and instant colour dries in 60 seconds allowing you to Mist it on at any time. This self-adjusting mist is oil-free and your tan will deepen over 3 hours. Its aloe leaf juice allows for the richest, longest lasting tan possible. 

The trick to pulling off a really good looking tan is paying specific attention to detail. That involves making sure that you deal with the tricky areas well. For example, make sure you use gloves as the moisturizer shows up very dark on hands, ruining the effect. The same applies round the neck area and also the feet. Avoid blotches and patches and make sure you evenly apply the product all over, its very easy to lose concentration and go over parts you have already covered.