Dihydroxyacetone (or DHA for short) is the tanning ingredient in all self-tanning formulas. DHA creates a tanned appearance by developing a brown colour on the surface of the skin thus creating a tanned appearance. DHA is a colourless 3-carbon sugar that when applied to the skin causes a chemical reaction with amino acids in the surface cells of the skin producing a darkening effect. DHA does not damage skin as it only affects the outermost cells of the epidermis, the outer layer of skin. The development of colour takes anywhere from 6 to 8 hours and the intensity of colour is dependent upon the DHA concentration in the product as well as each person’s skin type. The tan typically lasts 5 to 7 days and begins to fade as the top layer of skin cells naturally sheds.

The tan typically lasts 5 to 7 days (or up to 10 days when using Aviva Labs Tan-Extending Skincare products). The faster your skin cells turn over and shed from your body, the faster the sunless tan fades. The tan created by the DHA affects only the top layer of the skin and will begin to fade after 4 to 5 days as the skin naturally begins to shed. To get the longest life from a spray tan, it is crucial to exfoliate prior to the spray tan application and to moisturize daily after the application.

No. Our cosmetic bronzer is perfectly blended to give you that “just off the beach” look and our spray tan solution features a “what you see is what you get” effect meaning that the bronzer colour you see initially exactly matches your resulting DHA spray tan.

Absolutely! A spray tan does not protect against UV rays from the sun.

The sunless tanner dihydroxyacetone is currently the most popular way of gaining a tan-like appearance without sun exposure as it carries less health risks than any of the other available methods. To date, it is the only active ingredient approved by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for sunless tanning. The FDA has tested and approved DHA for use on the skin.

Dermatologists universally agree that the fewer the number of ingredients, the less likely the chance of an allergic reaction. Particularly in a spray on product, where inevitably you will breathe some in, this is critical. Most competitors’ solutions contain 25-32 ingredients, but we have counted some as high as 40 ingredients. Our formula contains just 13 ingredients. It is important to note that there is no such thing as a 100% allergy-proof product.

We always suggest 1 of 2 things ... a thin thong or your birthday suit. Men not you, shorts please! The product will not stain your garments.

We do not recommend getting a spray tan weekly, more like every 10 days. Your skin naturally sheds a layer around 10 days and we want zero residue of the previous tan's colour lingering on your skin. It must all be scrubbed off prior.

We recommend an all-natural scrub, coffee grinds, or our signature DEEP CLEAN Pecan Shell Exfoliant scrub. Do not use anything oil-based.

YES! Besides the recommended use of creams and oils to moisturize with we suggetst using our signature VELVET SOFT Moisturizing Cream and even more so we highly recommend our SKIN GLOW Light Tan Extender moisturizer and or SHOWER GLOW DHA-Infused Body Wash.

It is not common to have a reaction to our solutions especially it being the cause of acne or a outbreak, however they are sugar-based and someone with an allergy to sugar could potentially see irritation, hives or itchy skin.

We always recommend using a moist sponge and gently blending the area so the bronzer with dab into the spot where spray tan is gone. If it's not something you can fix on your own, come back for a touch up.

If you start to notice your hands or face fading a bit sooner than the rest of your body most likely it's from washing your hands with soap, doing dishes without gloves, or your face washing routine; scrubbing, exfoliating, bleaching agents or retinals, etc. We recommend being extra gentle with your skin while sporting your spray tan by "doing less" soaking in water.

Clients are booked for 30 minute time slots. 5 min to meet and greet and discuss colour and tone options, 5 to undress and get in the tanning stage, 10 to be sprayed and 5-10 to dry and get dressed. Unless we gab and have cupcakes after :)

Our formulas have the faintest of smells. Most of our clients says it smells sweet. Nothing like the smell you get from self tanners from a bottle.

Generally no, but it can transfer onto clothing if you’re not completely dry or onto bedsheets if you sweat. However our solutions will always wash out and never stain. We recommend wearing dark and loose clothing.

It is recommended to give yourself an all-over scrub with a loofa or exfoliating shower mitts to ensure the last remaining areas of your spray tan are removed from your body. It is important to note that we will not spray tan over your previous spray tan or “double up” a spray tan. Your skin needs to be completely removed of dead skin cells by a thorough exfoliation.