Sunwise FAQ

What's in tanning solution?

The key components are:

• Bronzer - basically food coloring.
  
• DHA - dihydroxyacetone, the active ingredient in most sunless tanning products.
  
• Moisturizer - we believe we have the finest moisturizer on the market, just ask our customers.

What does the tan look like?
The initial tan, which you observe in seconds, is a deep, dark brown. The initial color is from the bronzer, and most of it will wash off with your first bath or shower. The DHA tan, which peaks after 12 to 24 hours, is a golden-brown color, often referred to as a Baywatch type tan. Please note the colour of the initial tan + DHA tan may vary from customer to customer depending on skin type and skin colour type.

How long will it last?
Customers are reporting that the tan typically lasts 5 to 7 days. The bronzer gives you instant color. The color intensifies rapidly, practically doubling in the first couple of hours. The intensity again more-or-less doubles overnight. Most of the bronzer washes off with your first bath or shower, but the DHA tan remains. The DHA tan begins to fade after about 24 to 48 hours, but you should have a distinct tan for 5 to 7 days. Once again the longivity of the tan may vary from customer to customer depending on skin colour and skin type.

How often do I need to do it?
That's up to you. Once a week will give you color. Twice a week gets you quite dark. Some people want to be very dark, and do it even more often. We recommend you go twice your first week to get a base tan, and once or twice a week after that, depending on your preference.

Does it provide sun protection?
The FDA requires that sunless tanning products have warning on their labels advising users that sunless tanning products do not provide sun protection.

What if I do breathe or ingest it?
There is nothing in the mist that should cause problems if you breathe or ingest it, especially considering the small quantity of solution involved.

What if it does get in my eyes?
We have not had any significant issues related to eye irritation. Nonetheless, we recommend that you close your eyes during the misting, especially since that will result in your eyelids getting tanned.

What about allergic reactions?
If you have hypersensitive skin, or are allergic to sunless-tanning products, please proceed with caution. You should check with your physician prior to using this or any other sunless tanning product. We have had very few reports of reactions of any sorts, but let's play it safe.

Is it safe to tan while pregnant?
We do not recommend tanning during pregnancy. We highly advise pregnant women to check with their physician prior to AirBrush Tanning.

Will it transfer to clothes?
As with any other colored cosmetic, this product has the potential to transfer to clothing. While this occasional transfer is a nuisance, most of our customers have learned how to deal with it. In the vast majority of cases, transferred color washes right out. The most likely time for transfer is immediately after tanning. We recommend that you wear loose fitting, dark-colored clothes at that time.

What about my hair?
Hair caps are provided, but are optional. The mist beads up on hair, but is not absorbed into hair, nor does it discolor hair.

Is towel buffing really important?
Towel buffing is critically important, and no it does not remove the tan. The buffing spreads around the excess solution on the body, particularly the beads of solution on the hair. It results in a more uniform tan. If towl buffing is not administered correctly the tan may appear less even throughout the body.