Mist Tanning
Frequenty Asked Questions

How does it work?
Dihydroxyacetone, or DHA sugars, react naturally with protein in the top layers of the skin to create a golden tan color. MagicTan™ uses a DHA self-tanner and bronzer blend to give you a streak-free golden tan - no matter your skin type. MagicTan™ has also added aloe and moisturizers to its solution to keep your skin healthy and golden.

Is the process safe for consumers?
What about allergic reactions to chemicals?
All of the components in the tanning solution are approved by the FDA for use on the skin and have been used in food and cosmetics for several decades. However, if you have any of the following conditions, we strongly recommend that you consult a physician prior to using the MagicTan™ booth: Pregnancy, Asthma, adverse reactions to sugar (DHA is a sugar derivative), Allergies to cosmetics or sunless tanners.
For more inform on DHA, what the FDA says about mist tanning, and independent testing results, please ask.

How is the tanning solution applied?
The MagicTan™ booth is a full-body, DHA tanning process that utilizes new misting technology. It 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, you simply step out of the booth, towel-off any excess mist, and get dressed.

Does it turn the skin orange?
No! In the past, self-tanners gave many individuals an unnatural orange glow and caused streaking. Most of these undesirable results were caused by improper or ineffective application techniques. 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?
MagicTan™ was designed specifically for individuals who cannot or do not wish 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 rubbed in during toweling off and the same even, golden brown tan is achieved.

What if I have a bald spot?
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 gray hair) you can go into the booth without a cap and even your bald spot will get that great tan! Or, if you prefer, touch-up solution is available.

What should I wear in the tanning booth?
Many people do not wear anything. The room is completely private, so tanning nude is perfectly acceptable. However, while the bronzer we use for initial color is water-soluble and should wash out of any clothing, if a bathing suit, underwear, or anything else is worn, we cannot guarantee that it won’t be stained. (Disposable underwear is available by request.)

What happens if the mist gets into my eyes?
We suggest keeping your eyes closed during the misting process. but there is nothing in the mist that has been shown to be harmful to eyes.

How often do I need to use MagicTan™ to achieve the color I want?
You will be tan after one session, but it may take an additional session or two to achieve the desired darkness. Once you reach the desired color you should be able to maintain it by tanning every 4 to 10 days (varies by user).

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 will find some areas of their tan lighter than others. In most cases, this difference disappears after several tanning sessions.

Will it make you feel sticky?
No. Once you leave the MagicTan™ tanning booth and dry off, your skin will feel soft and hydrated because of the moisturizing components. It will not feel sticky.

Do I need to cover your hair during use?
No. Many consumers wear disposable shower caps (provided by the salon) to keep the solution from getting in their hair. Other consumers tan without covering their hair. The solution will not penetrate the hair follicles.

Will I be wet when getting out of the booth?
The mist applied in the MagicTan™ 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. This remaining moisture can be removed or rubbed in quite easily by toweling dry. There’s no worry about wiping off the solution with the towel. Toweling does not streak the tan, and any solution that comes off on the towel was excess and will not affect the tan.

Will the mist leave an odor on my skin?
Some have commented that they notice an odor after tanning, but that it is not unpleasant (as sunless tanners typically are), nor noticeable to others around them.

Will I get sick if I breathe during the session?
We recommend that users hold their breath during the actual misting process, which lasts about 20 seconds. We make this recommendation because most individuals would prefer not to breathe in the mist even though there is nothing in it that has shown to be harmful to breathe in.

How long after the tanning session should I wait to put clothes back on?
Immediately after toweling off, you can put your clothes back on. Once you have towel dried, very little of the bronzer or DHA may still transfer on to your clothes. Note that perspiration may cause the bronzer to transfer to your clothing more heavily, but 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™ solution that will cause more freckles to appear. In fact, freckles and blemishes usually become less pronounced because the lighter skin areas darken and reduce the color differentia-tion between the blemishes and the rest of the skin.

Will I get a better tan if I tan twice in one day?
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. It is best to wait 12 to 24 hours between tans.

How soon after the session can I shower?
We recommend that you wait at least a 4 to 6 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™ users also tan in the sun and UV-tanning beds?
Yes. There is nothing in the MagicTan™ solution that should prevent users from tanning in tanning beds or the sun. In fact, tanning with the MagicTan™ system actually enhances an existing tan. Remember, however, that the MagicTan™ tanning process does not give protection from UV rays.

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