Q. How does Mystic Tan deliver the perfect tan?
A. The Mystic Tan booth utilizes a spray on process designed
to deliver a customized sunless tanning application to each
individual based on their body size, skin type and desired color.
For each individual profile, three tanning level options are
available to produce optimal results.
Inside the Mystic Tan room the tanner simply disrobes and enters
the booth. With the push of a button the session begins with
a fine mist of Aloe Vera enriched sunless-tanning solution being
sprayed through our patented MagneTan nozzles.
The MagneTan technology ensure uniform coverage over the entire
body, which our proprietary sunless tanning solution instantly
transforms into a quick natural-looking tan that continues to
darken throughout the day.
A perfectly uniform, natural looking tan in less than 60 seconds!
Q. What are MagneTan tanning services?
A. MagneTan tanning services are featured in the revolutionary
Mystic Tan tanning booths.
MagneTan tanning services offer a unique, revolutionary process
that allows the Mystic Tan booth to apply a uniform amount of
tanning solution to all parts oil the body.
When the special Mystic Tan tanning solution passes through
the booth's nozzles, the particles of solution are polarized,
taking on the characteristics of tiny magnets.
MagneTan tanning technology then uses the body's own magnetic
properties to attract the solution particles to all exposed
surfaces of the skin.
The end result is a uniform and natural-looking, golden brown
tan!
Q. Will it turn me orange?
A. 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.
Applying creams and lotions by hand usually resulting in excessive
amounts applied in a single application can give an orange glow
to the skin. Unnatural dark spots may also appear in dry or
thick skin areas as elbows, knees, and knuckles because they
have a tendency to absorb more of the crème or lotion.
Hand held spray-on applicators tend to run and cause streaking.
The misting technology used to apply the Mystic Tan 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.
Q. What should I wear in the Mystic Tan tanning booth?
A. Many people don't wear anything. The room is completely
private and if you would like to tan in the nude it is perfectly
acceptable. However, if you do wear a bathing suit, underwear
or anything else, please be aware that whatever you wear may
be stained. The bronzer we use for your initial color is water-soluble
and should wash out of anything you wear, but the DHA applied
may cause permanent stains on any clothing you may wear inside
the booth.
Q. Will I be wet when I step out of the Mystic Tan tanning
booth?
A. The mist applied in the Mystic Tan tanning booth is very
fine. You may see small droplets clinging to any body hair on
your arms or legs. This remaining moisture can be removed quite
easily by toweling dry. Do not 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 effect your
tan. Just towel off the same way you do when you take a shower.
Be sure you have toweled all areas before dressing.
Q. How long do I have to wait after a Mystic Tan tanning session
before I can shower?
A. We recommend that you wait a minimum of 4 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 your longer lasting
tan.
Q. What happens if the Mystic Tan mist gets in my eyes?
A. There is nothing in the mist that will harm your eyes.
Q. Do I need to cover my hair while tanning in the Mystic Tan
tanning booth?
A. Many customers wear disposable shower caps (provided by
the salon) to keep the solution from getting in their hair.
Often customers tan without covering their hair. The Mystic
Tan solution does not penetrate the hair follicle.
Q. Has anyone had an allergic reaction to the Mystic Tan tanning
solution?
A. All of the components of the Mystic Tan tanning solution
have been used in cosmetics and food products for decades and
have proven to be safe for use on the skin. If you have had
previous allergic reactions to self tanning lotions or cosmetics
you may want to do a "patch test" by putting a small
amount of the Mystic Tan solution on a small area of skin to
test for possible reactions.
Q. Do I need to hold my breath during the Mystic Tan tanning
session?
A. We recommend that you hold your breath during the actual
misting process, which last for 14 to 18 seconds. We make this
recommendation because most individuals would prefer not to
breathe in the mist even though there is nothing in it that
would cause any harm if you did breathe it. If you have a history
of asthma we do not recommend that you tan in the Mystic Tan
tanning booth until consulting with your physician.
Q. Will the components of the Mystic Tan solution make my skin
have an unpleasant smell?
A. Some customers have commented that they noticed a "starchy"
smell on their skin for a brief period right after tanning,
but it is usually not noticeable to others around them.
Q. Are there ways to enhance the Mystic Tan results?
A. Yes. Applying an approved moisturizer prior to tanning helps
the skin to absorb the Mystic Tan tanning solution. Using a
moisturizer frequently will help the tan last longer. You should
not apply any moisturizers or lotions to the skin after tanning
until the DHA has had time to set, usually 4 to 6 hours. Certain
types of moisturizers or lotions applied during this period
could cause streaking of the DHA. Ask your Mystic Tan Consultant.
Q. Can I go swimming after tanning in the Mystic Tan booth?
A. You should not swim or shower for a minimum of 4 hours after
tanning in the Mystic Tan booth. Swimming in chlorinated water
at any time can bleach the Mystic Tan and possibly cause streaking.
Q. How long after a Mystic Tan tanning session before I can
put my clothes back on?
A. Once you have towel dried there is little chance of the
bronzer or DHA getting on your clothes. If you pursue any strenuous
physical activity after your Mystic Tan tanning session, perspiration
may cause some of the bronzer to transfer to your clothing.
Since the bronzer is completely water-soluble it will wash out.
Q. How many times do I need to tan with the Mystic Tan tanning
process to achieve the color I want?
A. You will be tan after one, but it may take several sessions
to achieve your desired color. Once you reach the color you
desire you should be able to maintain it by tanning every four
to five days.
Q. If I tan in the Mystic Tan tanning booth, can I also tan
in tanning beds and in the sun?
A. Yes. There is nothing in the Mystic Tan tanning solution
that would prevent you from tanning in tanning beds or the sun.
In fact, a number of customers have found that tanning with
UV rays and the Mystic Tan tanning solution actually gives them
a better overall tan. If you do plan to use a tanning bed and
the Mystic Tan booth in the same day we recommend that you tan
in the tanning bed first. Remember, however, that the Mystic
Tan tan does not give you any protection from UV rays.
Q. Because of my fair skin, I have never been able to tan before.
Will the Mystic Tan tanning booth give me a tan?
A. Yes. The Mystic Tan tanning booth was designed specifically
for individuals who can't or don't want to tan conventionally.
Q. What are the primary components in the Mystic Tan Tanning
Solution?
A. The solution has three primary components; bronzer, DHA,
and Aloe Vera.
The bronzer is a water-soluble cosmetic dye designed to produce
an instant tan. The bronzer tan remains on the skin until it
is washed off in a shower or bath. The brown bronzer color can
be seen in the bath water but will not stain because it is completely
water-soluble.
The DHA (dihydroxyacetone) is the component that creates the
longer term tanning effect. DHA is a safe, simple molecule that
has been used in food and cosmetics for several decades. When
applied to the skin, DHA reacts with proteins and amino acids
in the skin's superficial layer to form a golden brown color.
It will begin to darken 2 to 3 hours after application but reaches
its peak color within 24 hours. The DHA color and intensity
will be very close to that produce initially by the bronzer.
The DHA tan will begin to fade within four to five days. To
maintain an optimal tan an individual should tan every four
to five days.
The Aloe Vera liquid is a natural moisturizer that comprises
over 65% of the total solution.
Q. Why is Aloe Vera liquid used as the base for the Mystic
Tan tanning solution?
A. Mystic Tan tanning solution contains more than 65% stabilized
Aloe Vera liquid. Aloe Vera liquid is used in our tanning solution
because it is a natural moisturizer that helps the skin draw
moisture into the surface. It softens the skin and helps smooth
away wrinkles. Aloe Vera liquid has proven to possess enzymatic
activity which helps to denude the skin of old cells while hastening
the proliferation of normal cells. These qualities make Aloe
Vera liquid a very real aid in healing such skin conditions
as burns, sunburns, rashes, abrasions, minor cuts, athletes
foot, flaking and dryness, etc.
A Mystic Tan user is not only getting a great tan, but a great
skin treatment as well!