Sunless Services

California Tan® Suddenly Sun® TurboBronzer™ 3000 Spray Tanning Center, Suddenly Sun Booth Spray Solution and Suddenly Sun specialty treatment products offer you all the great advantages of a quick and beautiful sunless tan, plus help you care for your skin with products that are alcohol-free and contain premium skincare ingredients!

Whether sunless tanning with our professional spray equipment at Oasis Spa & Salon or using our sunless products in the privacy of your home, this quick-reference guide will give you all the pointers you need for that beautiful, golden-brown, just returned from the tropics' tan.

A little Preparation goes a Long Way

Exfoliate your skin with SUDDENLY SUN® PRIMER at least 12 hours prior to sunless tanning application to smooth skin for even tanning results. Spend a little extra time on knees, elbows, feet and hands. Exfoliate at least twice a week to maintain smooth, healthy-looking skin.
Shave at least 6 hours before your sunless tanning session.
Do NOT moisturize skin at least 2 hours prior to your sunless tanning session. Lotions can create a barrier, preventing the absorption of sunless tanning solution and products.
Remove makeup prior to sunless tanning application for best results.
Attire during session. Attire for women is whatever you are comfortable with. Many things can be done to minimize tan lines. The key is your comfort level. Attire for men is boxers, swim trunks or shorts
Wear dark, loose fitting clothes. Sunless solution washes out of most clothing, but the immediate cosmetic bronzer could wipe off on lighter clothes, giving a temporary appearance of discoloration.
Do not wear wool, nylon or silk during or after your sunless application for at least 8 hours as DHA may react with these fabrics and could cause staining.
With the use of most sunless spray equipment, you will need to apply barrier cream to the palms of hands, on nails and cuticles of hands and feet and on any other areas you do not wish to have a sunless tan develop. Ask your salon for instruction if you are unsure whether the equipment you are using calls for the use of barrier cream.

Hey, Don't do That... Yet

After your sunless tanning applications, wait at least 6 hours before you shower. This will allow time for the self-tanning reaction to occur on the skin.
Do not moisturize until after your first shower. This could effect the immediate reaction of the sunless solution on the skin and cause streaking.
Do not swim after your sunless tanning session. Immediate contact with water, chlorine and salt water could effect the immediate reaction of the sunless solution. Also, keep in mind that chlorine and salt water may dry your skin and cause your sunless tan to fade faster.
Wait at least 6 hours before you exercise. Excessive perspiration could effect the immediate reaction of the sunless solution on the skin.
Do NOT exfoliate for at least 48 hours after your sunless tanning application. When you do exfoliate, remember to do so gently and evenly to preserve an even, sunless tan.

But, Make Sure You Do This

Don't worry if you see color washing off from your first shower - this is normal. What you see washing off is the immediate cosmetic bronzer. What is left behind is a beautiful, sunless tan.
Moisturize your skin with SUDDENLY SUN® EXTENDER every time you bathe to maintain and prolong color. It has a light DHA bronzer to help extend color and will moisturize the skin to keep it smooth, soft and glowing. Apply to the face and body using a circular motion and wash or wipe hands after application.
Even out results and fix "uh-oh's" with SUDDENLY SUN® SELF TANNER LOTION AND SUDDENLY SUN SELF TANNER SPRAY. If your tan starts to fade unevenly or you just need a tanning "pick me up," apply either of these lotion or spray formulas to the face, neck and body using small, circular motions. Wash hands with soap immediately after application. A great looking tan will develop in 2 to 4 hours. Reapply as needed for deeper color.
Fill in tan lines and stay sun-kissed. Use SUDDENLY SUN® BRONZING POWDER if your facial tan seems to fade faster than the rest of your body or you need to fill in tan lines.
Remember to wear a sunscreen. Sunless products do not contain a sunscreen. Although you look like you have a tan, remember to apply a California Tan® SPF sunscreens when outdoors to keep your skin from burning.
Show off your tan! You look great!