What is Airtan?

Airtan is an automatic tanning system – there’s no one in there with you, so tan with dignity !!

The Airtan system uses 12 jets carefully positioned around the capsule to evenly deliver a fine mist of tanning solution. This solution contains DHA, a natural skin pigment that is readily absorbed to give a healthy tan. The tan lasts for approximately five to seven days, (this is how long the average human takes to shed the top layer of skin). Airtan has twelve jets that surround the body and guarantee a consistent all over tan. The tanning solution is sprayed for just 12 seconds, sufficient to deliver a pleasant coating of colour. The solution is scented with aloe-vera and is not unpleasant if accidentally tasted. The solution also contains a bronzer for immediate visible results, as the DHA is colourless and only takes effect after 2-4 hours.

 

How DHA Works

Dihydroxyacetone, or DHA, is the colourless sugar that makes the magic happen in the self-tanning process. DHA reacts with skin proteins, including amino acids, in the outermost layer of skin. The reaction develops brown skin colouring that looks very similar to a natural tan. Skin coloration takes anywhere from two to four hours and lasts five to seven days--depending on skin type and the DHA concentration in the lotion. The "tan" fades as the dead layers of skin slough off, just as in normal tanning.

There is no restriction on usage by pregnant women, or by persons below 18.

 

To improve and extend your Airtan, please read and follow the guidelines below

 

Before tanning

 During tanning

• Use foot covers and put a barrier cream on the underside of each foot.
• Use barrier cream on palms of hands and between fingers and nails especially acrylic nails.
• Do not wear the mitts into the booth.
• Insert token and enter the spray booth closing the door behind you.
• Press the start button (located halfway up on the left side of the booth when you go in). There will be a delay of 5 seconds and then a 1 second hiss of air will be heard followed by approximately 10 seconds of lotion spray.
• Do stand and move in the booth as instructed in the video, and aim for as much mist to fall on your skin as possible.
• Be careful not to get too close to the nozzles as this will result in blotching.
• Do keep eyes lightly closed and tilt head upwards.
• Do hold breath for 10 seconds. The mist is not dangerous, this is only to avoid irritation,.
• When the spray finishes, you will hear the air hiss continue for about 15-20 seconds. When the air stops, the front 2 lights will come on, as will the extractor fans on top of the booth. It is safe to stay in the booth for 20 seconds more but no longer.
• Do leave the booth when the lights come on above the door. The booth will still have mist in at this time, being extracted by the fans.
• Do close the door behind you on exiting.
• Approx 1-2 minutes after you have left the booth, the water will spray from the nozzles. This is a cleaning process and you should not be in the booth at this time, as it will ruin your tan.

 

After tanning - Very important:

• On exiting the booth, remove the shower cap and foot covers if used and place in the receptacle provided..
• Do check carefully in the mirror for any runs or blotches that may have occurred. If there are any, gently dab with the mitt until it appears flat and even. Gently rub in lotion using the gloves provided, not forgetting elbows, feet (not soles) and backs of legs. This will remove any runs or blemishes.
• Use yellow moisturiser on any streaks immediately. This should help even out any areas which are blotchy or streaky. (You can also apply the moisturiser about 90 to 120 minutes later to give even coverage).
• Do allow skin to dry until the skin has a light moisturised feel, before getting dressed. This may take up to or even more than 6 minutes depending on conditions. In theory the more time you allow for the spray to penetrate the skin, the better.
• Do wash palms of hands, between fingers and knuckles and scrub nails, gently blend in on backs of hands. Wash hands immediately to ensure they do not become stained.
• Do wipe soles of feet, between toes and toe nails, blend in on top of feet.
• If there are any areas that appear to have been ‘missed’, gently moisturise with the specially prepared after tan moisturiser.

Care for your tan

• Don’t shower, bathe or take excessive exercise for at least 6 hours after treatment.
• Don’t shave legs for at least 12 hours after treatment as this has a similar effect to exfoliating.
• Do pumice soles of feet to remove staining.
• Do avoid exfoliating whole body after using after using the Airtan as this will fade the tan faster.
• Don’t use exfoliating facial washes or toner on the face for at least 24 hours after treatment.
• Do lightly exfoliate any areas of dry skin (i.e. heels, elbows) as tan fades if it starts to look patchy.
• Do moisturise skin daily, preferably with a suitable after tan moisturiser.
• Do use suitable sun tan lotion when in the sun, as your tan will offer no protection from UV rays.
• Do have regular top up sessions as this will build and extend the life of your tan.
• Some skin types may need more than one application
• To obtain a darker tan, reapply after the original application has developed.