MagicTan 3000 Spray Tanning Questions and Answers

Using the Tangible Tanning Phoenix sunless spray tan enables you to achieve a great tan look in just seconds. To ensure you have an outstanding spray tanning experience, we have captured a couple of frequently asked questions to help you always achieve your best indoor sunless tan.

Is the process safe?
Yes. All of the components in our tanning solution are approved by the FDA and have been used in food and/or cosmetics for several decades. If an individual has ever had any adverse effects utilizing self-tanning products or moisturizers, you might experience similar effects with our tanning solution.

How does it work?
Sunless tanning products work by creating a response with the top layers of skin. Dihydroxyacetone or DHA sugars react naturally with the protein in skin to create that tan, golden color tanners are seeking. MagicTan uses a DHA self-tanner and a bronzer blend to give you the streak-free golden tan you want - no matter what your skin type. We have also added aloe and moisturizers to keep your skin healthy and golden brown, so you can look good and feel great! Thanks to advances in technology, there's no longer any reason for any person to go through life looking pale and unhealthy.

How much does a sunless spray tan cost?
It depends on the level of the tan color you select. We offer 3 levels of spray tan - so you may choose based on your skin tone and desired tan. For pricing specifics, click HERE

What about allergic reactions to chemicals used in the tanning solution?
No. All of the components in the MagicTan tanning solution have been used in cosmetics and food products for decades. These components are approved for use on the skin and are considered safe. If you have any serious allergies it is always wise to ask the salon staff who have a complete list of ingredients that you can show you.

How is the tanning solution applied to the skin?
The MagicTan booth is a full-body, DHA tanning process that utilizes a new misting technology. This is a revolutionary process that allows the booth to apply a uniform amount of tanning solution to all parts of the body. When the special MagicTan solution passes through the booth's nozzles, the particles of solution are polarized making it cover all surfaces of the skin evenly. When the tanning process is finished, the you simply steps out of the booth, towels-off any excess mist, gets dressed, and exits. The result is a uniform, natural-looking tan in less than five minutes.

How Does Magic Spray Tan differ from Spray Tanning products from the Store?
Hand held spray-on applicators tend to run and cause streaking. This new misting technology used to apply the MagicTan tanning solution assures that all areas of the body get a uniform coating of the solution in the exact quantity required to produce a golden brown tan.

What about people with fair skin that have never been able to tan?
The MagicTan tanning booth was designed specifically for individuals who can't or don't want to tan conventionally.

Do people with hair on their legs/arms, develop an uneven tan where hair is present?
No. People with hair on their bodies will see tiny droplets of mist on their hairs at the end of the tanning process. These droplets are removed during toweling off and the same even, golden brown tan is achieved.

What if I have a bald spot?
If I wear a shower cap my bald spot will be white and my face brown! As it isn't necessary to wear a shower cap for the misting process (it doesn't affect the color of your hair in any way - even if you have grey hair) you can go into the booth without a cap and even your bald spot will get that great tan !

What should people wear in the tanning booth?
Many people do not wear anything. The room is completely private, so tanning in the nude is perfectly acceptable. However, if a bathing suit, underwear, or anything else is worn, it may be stained. The bronzer we use for initial color is water-soluble and should wash out of any clothing, but the DHA applications may cause permanent stains on any clothing worn inside the booth.

Do I get better results if I shave my legs before I use the MagicTan booth?
Exfoliation prior to using any type of Self Tanner, is really the key to acquiring a tan which will provide the most natural fade. Your skin on the surface when looked at under a microscope looks like a series of peaks and valleys, as a result of dehydration and flattening of the keratinic cells that migrate to the surface of the skin.

Thus shaving, whether on the legs of women or the face of men, which is a major form of exfoliation is best done prior to the tanning session, this in combination with a good sound skin care regimen, will ensure your tan will last longer and fade more evenly.

Obviously since a MagicTan, lasts approximately a week, you will need to shave some time in between, but proper preparation of the skin prior to tanning as well as after the session you will find this will help achieve the best results.

What happens if the mist gets into the you's eyes?
We suggest using the protective eyeware during the misting process. Due to the moisturizing components in the mist, eyes may feel itchy or scratchy, but there is nothing in the mist that is harmful to eyes.

How many times does a person need to use MagicTan to achieve the color you want?
A person will be tan after one session, but it may take an additional session or two to achieve their desired color. Once you reach the desired color you should be able to maintain it by tanning every four to five days.

Does MagicTan give an even tan, or will some parts of the body be darker?
The MagicTan tanning booth is designed to provide the most even tan possible. However, tanners will be different heights and shapes, and may stand in different positions. It is possible that some people will find some areas of their tan lighter than others will. In most cases, this difference disappears after several tanning sessions.

Will it make the you feel sticky like lotions do?
No. Once the you leaves the MagicTan tanning booth and dries off, their skin will feel soft and pliable because of the moisturizing components. It will not feel sticky.

Does the you need to cover their hair during use?
No. Many customers wear disposable shower caps, which are provided by Tangible Tanning Phoenix, to keep the solution from getting in their hair. You may also tan without covering your hair. The solution will not penetrate the hair folicles.

Is the you wet when getting out of the booth?
The mist applied in the MagicTan sunless tanning booth is very fine, much like the mist floating in the air on a foggy day. By the time you step out of the booth most of the mist will have dried, but there may still be a few moist areas. You may see small droplets clinging to your body hair. This remaining moisture can be removed easily by lightly towel drying. There's no worry about wiping off the solution with the towel. Toweling the area does not streak the tan, and any solution that comes off on the towel was excess and will not effect the tan.

Does the mist leave an unpleasant odor?
No. You may also apply sunless tanning extender lotion as a compliment to extend the life of your spray tan as well as serve as a refreshing, natural scent.

How long after the tanning session can you put their clothes back on?
Once you have towel dried there is little chance of the bronzer or DHA getting on their clothes. If you pursue any strenuous physical activity after your MagicTan tanning session, perspiration may cause some of the bronzer to transfer to their clothing. Since the bronzer is completely water-soluble it will wash out.

Does this system cause freckles in people who usually freckle when tanning?
No. There is nothing in the MagicTan tanning solution that will cause more freckles to break out. In fact, in most cases, freckles and blemishes will become less pronounced because the lighter skin areas will darken and reduce the color differentiation between the blemishes and the rest of the skin.

Will the you get a better tan if you tan twice in the same day?
Yes, tanning twice in the same day will create a darker tan, but we do not recommend back to back sessions. Tanning back to back does not give the DHA a chance to set between tans, and increases the chance that your tan may have an orange glow. Waiting 12 to 24 hours between tans will eliminate this potential problem.

How soon after the tanning session can you shower?
We recommend that you wait at least a few hours after tanning to give the DHA enough time to fully set. If you shower earlier, you may diminish the intensity of the tan. When you do shower the initial tan created by the water-soluble bronzer will wash off, but the DHA will remain and create a long term tan.

Can MagicTan customers also use the sun and UV-tanning beds?
Yes. There is nothing in the MagicTan tanning solution that would prevent you from tanning in tanning beds or the sun. In fact, a number of customers have found that tanning with UV rays and the MagicTan tanning solution actually gives them a better overall tan. Remember, however, that the MagicTan tanning process does not give protection from UV rays.

My palms got stains on them
Some people's palms take on more solution than the others. The simplest way of getting your palms white is to spread some lemon juice on them, or if all else fails a little bleach on a sponge.

I have some brown patches on my knuckles and elbows
It is always best to exfoliate your hands/feet prior to experiencing your sunless spray tan. If you do not have time, please feel free to simply use wet soapy, water at our salon and very gently rub off the excess skin.