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Frequently Asked Questions Organic Spray Tanning Murfreesboro
Will I turn orange?
Will the color rub off or stain my clothes or sheets?
Will the color rub off or stain my clothes or sheets?
No. I pride myself in a product that won’t turn you orange. Spray tans have come a long way in the past few years and our solution in particular is designed to give you a natural looking tan. Having said that, it is important to know WHY some people experience the dreaded “Orange Tan”. DHA (dihydroxyacetone) is the active ingredient in al
No. I pride myself in a product that won’t turn you orange. Spray tans have come a long way in the past few years and our solution in particular is designed to give you a natural looking tan. Having said that, it is important to know WHY some people experience the dreaded “Orange Tan”. DHA (dihydroxyacetone) is the active ingredient in all sunless tanning products. It’s the stuff that’s responsible for the color development of your spray tan. DHA, which is derived from cane sugar or sugar beets, synthesizes with the top layer of your skin, and produces a beautiful tan, much like the way an apple turns brown when cut in half and exposed to oxygen. Pretty cool, huh? Now, the thing to know about DHA is that just like anything else, there is such thing as “too much of a good thing”. When we try to increase the level of DHA too much in an attempt to achieve a darker tan, it can start to go from brown….to orange. This is why I take so much pride in providing my clients with a natural looking tan. If this is your first appointment with me, I will establish your realistic tan goals, pick a color that we know will look natural yet still give you a great tan, and I will record that shade in your client file. That way, when you return for another tan, I can always try something slightly darker. Bumping up color in small increments allows me to know what your skin likes, and to ensure you never end up looking orange.
Will the color rub off or stain my clothes or sheets?
Will the color rub off or stain my clothes or sheets?
Will the color rub off or stain my clothes or sheets?
During the first 12 hours after your spray tan, the bronzer may slightly rub off onto lighter colored clothing and sheets. Because our solution is made of a natural sugar base, it usually washes right out. All fabrics are different however, so if you are concerned about your sheets/clothing, please make sure to prepare in advance of your tan.
How long does the tan last?
Will the color rub off or stain my clothes or sheets?
I am pregnant and/or breastfeeding. Can I get a tan?
Your tan can last between 5-10 days, depending on your skincare regime. Ask us about our face and body lotion extenders available for purchase at your appointment. These extenders will help you extend your tan past 10 days. Our SunnaTan product line ranges in price from $22 and up depending on the product.
I am pregnant and/or breastfeeding. Can I get a tan?
I am pregnant and/or breastfeeding. Can I get a tan?
I am pregnant and/or breastfeeding. Can I get a tan?
Our solution is made of organic ingredients that are not harmful to you or your child. However, we recommend that you take the ingredient list to your doctor and make an informed decision together, this way you are completely comfortable with your decision. The first point on our consent form asks you to consult a physician if pregnant pr
Our solution is made of organic ingredients that are not harmful to you or your child. However, we recommend that you take the ingredient list to your doctor and make an informed decision together, this way you are completely comfortable with your decision. The first point on our consent form asks you to consult a physician if pregnant prior to being sprayed. I have lots of clients who spray tan while pregnant.
Does it fade evenly?
I am pregnant and/or breastfeeding. Can I get a tan?
Does it fade evenly?
How do I remove a fading spray tan and prep for another? The tan settles into the top layer of your skin; therefore, as your skin sloughs off – your tan goes with it. Most of the time, this process will happen evenly; however, sometimes it doesn’t. If you have fair skin and are dead set on having a dark spray tan, the chances of you havin
How do I remove a fading spray tan and prep for another? The tan settles into the top layer of your skin; therefore, as your skin sloughs off – your tan goes with it. Most of the time, this process will happen evenly; however, sometimes it doesn’t. If you have fair skin and are dead set on having a dark spray tan, the chances of you having a more noticeable fade would be higher. A word of advice for anyone looking to maintain a sunless tan every two weeks, exfoliation is absolutely IMPERATIVE.
We highly suggest picking up our SunnaTan Exfoliating Mitt ($18) as it will make your job so much easier, and ensure that your tans continue to look beautiful. Tanning overtop of a fading spray tan will result in a patchy, uneven looking tan. Not good! If there are places that haven’t faded as quickly as others, you can just scrub off the remaining parts to even it out. The easiest way to do this is to soak for 20 minutes in a hot bath with Epsom salts and baking soda, this will help loosen the dead skin cells containing the pigment. Once you’ve soaked, take your SunnaTan exfoliating mitt and get to work scrubbing in circular motions. You’ll be shocked at how easy the tan is to remove after soaking, and you’ll love how silky your skin is afterward. Don’t forget to lotion up after you’re finished!
When can I wash my face?
Just like the body, the face should also avoid being washed for a minimum of 12 hours. However, we know the face is an area that people cleanse more often. Please ask about the face extender, Face Water. If you are someone that needs to wash your face more than your body, needs to put lotion on your face before coming for a tan, wear makeup to your tanning appointment, or need to wash your face before the 12 hours, I highly suggest using our Face Water.
How can I trust you for sunless tanning?
I believe that if one is to provide a service as an expert then proof of training is necessary. I decided I wanted to find not just a clean product line but also very thorough training from understanding the skin, application, tanning, and ingredients. I found a company in Canada to provide all this as well as ongoing training and support. I know that approval processes are more stringent in Canada than in the USA. Before I offered any professional spray tanning application, I spent over 40 hours of practice and 50 training modules. As a certified wellness coach, I know how different everyone is so I will always do my best to cater to each individual's needs. You are always free to contact me directly at michelle@notyourmamassun.com and by phone at 615-455-5995.
Organic claims: Facts here...
There is a common misunderstanding in the sunless tanning industry surrounding the term Organic. As regulations regarding how solutions are marketed can be confusing to the consumer, Not Your Mama’s Sun and SunnaTan aims to be as transparent in both the information and marketing that is given to our clients, allowing them to understand how solutions are made and what they can be classified as
There is no sunless tanning solution on the market that is 100% Organic if it contains DHA (Dihydroxyacetone), as DHA is not currently available in an organic form.
Myths Debunked:
Solution companies can say their solution is made with Organic and Natural ingredients, but should never be saying they are 100% organic as long as they are using DHA.
Any formulation that contains water cannot be 100% organic. Water is a mineral ingredient and therefore is not sourced from farming so cannot be certified as organic.
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA - the active ingredient in all sunless tanning) is derived from fermented sugar beets; the processing of fermentation means the plant source has undergone a process and therefore is not sourced from farming and cannot be deemed organic.
NYMS’s SunnaTan Natural Tanning Solutions follow the ECOCERT Natural and Organic Standards for cosmetics.
ECOCERT Standards impose that a minimum of 95% ingredients come from natural origin and a minimum of 10% of all ingredients by weight must come from organic farming.
ECOCERT standards also require the absence of GMO, parabens, phenoxyethanol, nanoparticles, silicon, PEG’s, synthetic perfumes and/or dyes.
NYMS’s SunnaTan Natural Tanning Solutions follow the ECOCERT Natural and Organic Standards for cosmetics.
ECOCERT Standards impose that a minimum of 95% ingredients come from natural origin and a minimum of 10% of all ingredients by weight must come from organic farming.
ECOCERT standards also require the absence of GMO, parabens, phenoxyethanol, nanoparticles, silicon, PEG’s, synthetic perfumes and/or dyes.
NYMS’s SunnaTan Professional Natural Tanning Solutions:
Follow the PETA Cruelty-free and Vegan standards for no animal testing and free of animal-derived ingredients.
Define the difference between Organic & Natural ingredients on the Solution as:
*Organic – ingredient is certified to come from organic farming
** Natural – ingredient is in natural form and is chemically unmodified
*** Naturally Derived – ingredient originates from plant source but undergoes processing to get to its final form.
(These materials can still fall under ECOCERT Greenline standards for natural raw materials.)
Can there be varying levels of how "Organic" a solution is?
Yes. The level of how organic a solution comes down to the concentration of its inactive ingredients, minus water. For example, the higher the percentage of DHA (the darker the tan), the lower it would be considered organic. The lower the percentage of DHA (the lighter the tan), the higher the percentage of organic ingredients.
As leaders in the sunless tanning industry, our supplier Sunna’s goal is to ensure that both our Wholesale and Retail Clients are well properly informed. If you would like any further clarification on this topic, please reach out to us and we would be happy to help!