We are based in Fife, Scotland. We started trading in April 2004. We spent a year prior to that sampling and evaluating the competition and hope to achieve our vision. Our vision is to be the salons No1 choice for spray tanning products. Our aim is to give the customer the excellence they pay for. It is as simple as that.

Please feel free to call us with any questions on 0845 257 0315.

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FAQs

New to Spray Tanning?
What to do before and after a Spray Tan Session

New to Spray Tanning?

This guide is what we consider short and sweet. This will be helpful to anyone looking to get into spray tanning and even for the seasoned spray tanner. Tropical Sun UK are three years in the UK spray tan market and it has been enlightening but most of all, very enjoyable and this is what you will experience if you get the basics mastered. More and more we see individuals spray tanning people without the essentials in place.

1. Adequate ventilation
2. Shower caps or protective hair cover
3. Face masks
4. Disposible Gloves for you, thongs and sticky feet for your clients
5. Paper/fabric towels, makes it easier to react to spillages etc

Airbrush Cleaning Solution, not water.

If you have the above every time you spray tan, your confidence will be improved and you can fully concentrate on the clients spray tan. As customers we always look top get the best product and the best service, remember this when you are preparing for your next spray tan. Spray tanning is what you make it, it should be one of the best moves you make. Even now, I still enjoy spray tanning my partner, always looking to apply that perfect tan. I liken this activity to art as you can create the perfect masterpiece and if you do, clients will be banging your door down to get the next tan. We have salons that do an incredible amount of spray tans, one in particular does an average of 300 spray tans per month and that is with one airbrush unit! When you start spray tanning, remember three things...

1. Believe in your own work and the spray tanning will look after itself
2. Keep the airbrush moving at all times, this will prevent uneven areas
3. Talk to the client about there skin and day-to-day activities

If you adhere to the above, spray tanning will be both enjoyable for you and the client, plus earning some serious money if required! Charges range from £15 - £40 per spray tan, you need to work out whether its sheer volume you want or best practice, either works just find what's suited to you. Spray Tan Solution is usually applied using HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) or airbrush systems. The solution once applied produces a tan, which generally develops over 5 - 10 hours. Depending on lifestyle, the tan will start to wear off within a week, but can last up to two weeks if you know how to keep your skin hydrated/moisturised.

Spray Tan Solution contains dihydroxyacetone (DHA) as the active ingredient. DHA is a colourless chemical (it is derived from sugar cane!) that interacts with the amino acids in dead skin cells to produce a brown colour change. Since these dead skin cells are constantly being shed, the colour change produced by DHA usually lasts about five to ten days but there are reports of tans lasting up to four weeks.

Spray Tan Solution also contains other ingredients that can affect the quality of the tan & the durability of that tan. Some of these ingredients include Aloe Vera that will help sustain the tan through skin moiturisation & Eurythrolose, which has a similar effect to DHA, but this premium ingredient is very expensive it can be left out of some cheaper Spray Tan Solution's.

Spray Tan Solution is more often than not available in tinted or clear. Most people go for the tinted and we only stock tinted, this guide colour allows you see where you have sprayed the client. Clients love to see the instant colour and the actual tan developing over time. Some brands bronze pigment bares no relation to the final tan, Tropical Sun however has a very accurate guide colour and this washes away with the first shower post spray tan.

Many Spray Tan Solution's quote the percentage (%) of DHA, which acts as a guide to darkness of the overall developed tan. A good Spray Tan Solution is in fact a balance of all the best ingredients, simply going for a higher DHA is not always the best way to go or looking for the "Big brands" does not mean the perfect tan. It is for this reason that you should be wary of companies which seem to offer Spray Tan Solutions in many different % DHA as often they simply add more drops of pure DHA but fail to balance the solution with proprietary ingredients such as Eurythrolose. Generally the higher the DHA content the longer it will take to dry & the tackier it will feel on the skin & the more chance you have of rubbing it off before the DHA has had time to "take", this can produce a patchy affect. With Tropical Sun UK every Spray Tan Solution type is individually produced and shipped fresh direct from the United States and is 100% exclusive. We only make what we need for one quarter (Three months), this ensures maximum shelf life and salons/health clubs/mobile therapists/home users get the BEST, FRESHEST possible solution every time. We stock everything that you need to start spray tanning, packages start from just £279. We also have extraction systems and spray protection booths ensuring you and your clients have the best technology and meet health & safety requirements. We welcome any questions and offer only the best in current spray tan products.

Profitability:

• You will be able to obtain 18 full body tans from 1 litre of our DHA Solution
• You should be able to do 12 spraytans per day at a min charge of £20 per client
• Your profit per 1 litre of DHA Solution will be a £320
• Your profit per week can be as much as £1200 !!

Call 0845 257 0315 and take the step into the business of Sunless Tanning today.
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What to do before and after a Spray Tanning session

Customer Information for Airbrush Tanning

1. Before you tan:
This is a quick guide to best practice before your Tropical Sun airbrush tanning session. Please do not use any beauty products prior to the spray tan as this will affect the application of the tan, best results is what we as a company want, as a customer, make the best of your spray tan. Tropical Sun UK is confident that our products are the real deal but if you have deodorants, makeup, perfume etc... On your skin, the tan may be less affective. The night before your airbrush tanning session, complete a full body exfoliating scrub, if possible shave or wax your legs as well, moisturise before you go to bed if possible. Moisturise again the morning of the application leave three or more hours before the spray tan, allowing the skin to fully absorb the cream. Please notify the therapist if you have areas of poor circulation or dry skin, results in areas such as these can differ from the rest of your body, if we don't know we can't adjust the treatment. Wear dark coloured cottons for your session. Our solution comes with an instant bronzer, which will completely wash out of cotton. The bronzer may not wash out of some synthetic, acrylic, leather or suede fabrics. If you wear soft contact lenses, take them out prior to your session. Most importantly enjoy the experience, spray tan is a wonderful invention and the results can be amazing, so make the most of it!

2. After you tan:
First, prepare a speech for the first person that asks where you went on holiday! With a little help from you, we provide the feel good factor that only sunless tanning gives you. Lets mention some more handy tips, wear loose clothing after the spray tan, let your skin evenly absorb the tan, try to avoid a work out or shower for at least 6 hours after application, that does include sex! Even if your partner cannot believe the change and wants to take advantage of the new you! Which leads us on to… Sweating, perspiration can cause a natural reaction that may result in poor colour and uneven tanning. A good tip to prolong the tan and its overall even colour is to use our Tropical Sun Bronzing Moisturizer daily between sessions or Johnsons baby oil, you want to lock in as much moisture as possible. Using the extender will prolong the life of the tan as it contains the active ingredient DHA. Use Johnson's baby oil after each shower, apply the oil to your skin before towel drying your skin, this insures maximum moisture, soft skin and a great long lasting tan. The spray tan should last five to seven days as long as you look after it and refrain from long showers or baths, towel dry tanned areas of skin as little as possible. The spray tan is on the outer layer of your skin so the more you do the less it lasts as skin sheds periodically, that's why we ask you to exfoliate thoroughly before the spray tan, it gives the tan a longer life on your skin. Chlorine may bleach the colour of your tan so please avoid contact with this. Tropical Sun solution does not contain sunscreen, so if you are UV tanning, use an appropriate sun block, most sun blocks do not affect the spray tan.

3. How does the D.H.A. solution make your skin tan?
The D.H.A. solution causes the proteins in the outside layer of your skin to react with the oxygen in the air resulting in a bronzing effect. The best way to understand this can be illustrated in this analogy: When you take a bite out of an apple and set it down the fruit begins to turn brown after it is exposed to the air for a while. This is a very similar chemical reaction to what takes place with the D.H.A. and your skin after an airbrush session. You are not applying a dye or color to your skin but rather creating a situation where your skin develops a beautiful natural bronze colour on it's own through a natural chemical enhancement. The vast majority of clients prefer bronzers in the solution, this gives an instant gratification and ensures all the skin is evenly sprayed. The bronzers will wash off your skin as soon as your have the first shower post spray tan. As a precaution only, avoid airbrush tanning within the first three months of pregnancy.

4. Why should I use Tropical Sun?
Tropical Sun UK produces exclusive DHA solution in America. We began trading early 2004, we continue to develop the brand and product range. What gets us going each morning is the feedback received from customers, we are consistent and seem to not have the ailments that other bigger brands have. Our solution is quick drying, non-sticky, natural on the skin, long lasting and bronzed to give instant results. From a serious health point, one of the best things about Tropical Sun sunless tanning is the UV free benefits that airbrush DHA solution provides, don't bake it, fake it! As mentioned before we provide exfoliator and extender creams for you to use before and after your tanning session. The one thing that drives Tropical Sun UK is we like to keep you and your skin looking and feeling great.

Please feel free to call us with any questions on 0845 257 0315.

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