Mystic
Tan FAQ's
What
is MagneTan Technology?
Will
my skin look orange?
What
should I wear in the Mystic Tan Booth?
Will
my skin be wet when I step out of the Mystic
Tan Booth?
How
long should I wait after a Mystic Tan session
before showering?
What
happens if the Mystic Tan mist gets in my eyes?
What
happens if I inhale any of the Mystic Tan mist?
Has
anyone had an allergic reaction to Mystic Tan
tanning solution?
Should
I cover my hair while tanning in the Mystic
Tan Tanning Booth?
Does
Mystic Tan solution have any smell after contact
with my skin?
What’s
in Mystic Tan Tanning Solution?
Are
there ways to enhance the Mystic Tan results?
Will
swimming affect my tan?
How
quickly can I get dressed after a Mystic Tan
session?
How many
Mystic Tan sessions will I need to achieve the
color I want?
If
I tan in the Mystic Tan Booth, can I also tan
in tanning beds and in the sun?
I have fair skin
and have never been able to tan. Will I look
tan after a Mystic Tan session?
Can I use the Mystic
Tan Booth if I am pregnant?
Are there any precautions
I can use with the Mystic Tan Booth?
What
is the Mystic Tan Booth?
The Mystic Tan™
booth is a private, self-contained unit that
employs a revolutionary spray process to apply
a uniform amount of tanning solution to the
entire body in just seconds. When the tanning
session is complete, the tanner simply steps
out of the booth, towels off any excess mist,
dresses and exits. The result is a smooth, natural-looking
tan.
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What is MagneTan Technology?
MagneTan™ technology
is our patented process that uses the human
body's own magnetic properties to attract Mystic
Tan tanning solution to every exposed surface
of the skin. When genuine Mystic Tan tanning
solution passes through the spray nozzles in
a Mystic Tan booth, the micro-particles of solution
are polarized, taking on the characteristics
of “tiny magnets.” These particles
adhere evenly to the skin to create a smooth,
natural-looking tan.
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Will my skin look orange?
Not at all. Before Mystic
Tan, most self-tanners were creams and lotions
applied by hand. That meant inconsistent coverage.
Too much lotion applied in one place left the
skin looking orange. Not enough lotion left
unattractive streaks. Hand held spray-on applicators
tend to run and also cause streaking. MagneTan
technology ensures that a uniform micro-spray
of Mystic Tan tanning solution covers the entire
body in the exact amount required to produce
a natural-looking tan.
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What should I wear in the Mystic
Tan Booth?
Most people wear nothing.
Since the room is completely private, going
for an all-over tan is completely up to you.
However, if you do wear a bathing suit or underwear,
please note that it may become stained. The
instant bronzer we use is water-soluble and
should wash out, but the DHA we apply may permanently
stain what you wear during the tanning session.
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Will my skin be wet when I step
out of the Mystic Tan Booth?
The mist applied in the
Mystic Tan tanning booth is moist and very fine.
Tiny droplets remaining on your arms or legs
after the session are easily removed by toweling
dry. Don’t worry about wiping off the
solution. Toweling won’t streak your tan,
and any solution that wipes onto the towel is
excess and will not effect your tan. Just towel
off the same way you do when you take a shower.
Be sure to towel off completely before getting
dressed.
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How long should I wait after
a Mystic Tan session before showering?
To give the DHA enough
time to fully set, we recommend waiting a minimum
of 4 hours after tanning. Showering sooner may
diminish the intensity of the tan. When you
do shower, the temporary water-soluble bronzer
will wash off, but the DHA that creates your
longer-lasting tan will remain.
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What happens if the Mystic Tan
mist gets in my eyes?
Mystic Tan tanning solution
has been thoroughly tested by a third-party
lab and the results showed no eye or skin irritation.
Mystic Tan tanning solution has been used in
over two million tanning sessions with no adverse
reactions documented.
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What happens if I inhale any
of the Mystic Tan mist?
While no one should purposely
inhale or ingest the Mystic Tan mist, it is
known that DHA (the active tanning ingredient)
is a non-hazardous compound and causes no adverse
reaction in moderate quantities when applied
topically or even ingested. DHA has been used
as a diet supplement in sports nutrition and
is non-carcinogenic. Testing has further shown
that DHA is less toxic than aspirin, caffeine
and even common table salt. Based on our research,
the maximum amount of DHA that could accidentally
be ingested or breathed during a one minute
Mystic Tan sunless tanning session would be
.05 milligrams (equivalent to less than one
grain of common table salt). Ingesting this
minimal amount of DHA should pose no health
risk to the consumer.
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Has anyone had an allergic reaction
to Mystic Tan tanning solution?
The components we use
in our solution have been successfully used
in cosmetics and food products for decades,
and are proven safe for use on the skin. If
you’ve had previous allergic reactions
to self-tanning lotions or cosmetics, you may
want to do a “patch test” first.
Put a small amount of Mystic Tan tanning solution
on a small area of your skin to test for possible
reactions.
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Should I cover my hair while
tanning in the Mystic Tan Tanning Booth?
Many customers wear a
disposable shower cap, provided by the salon,
to keep solution from getting into their hair.
Other customers tan without covering their hair.
The Mystic Tan solution does not penetrate the
hair follicle.
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Does Mystic Tan solution have
any smell after contact with my skin?
Some people notice a slight
starchy smell on their skin a few hours after
a tanning session. This is simply the DHA reacting
to proteins in your skin and it fades away fairly
quickly.
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What’s in Mystic Tan
Tanning Solution?
The Mystic Tan tanning
solution has three components:
1. BRONZER: a water-soluble, brown-tinted dye
that produces an instant tan. The bronzer washes
off in the shower or bath, without affecting
your overall tan.
2. DHA: this is what produces a long-term tan.
The use of DHA has been FDA-approved for decades
as an external tanning agent. When applied,
DHA reacts with proteins in the skin’s
superficial layer to form a golden brown color.
Your skin begins to darken two to three hours
after application and reaches its peak color
within 24 hours. The color will gradually fade
through natural exfoliation, just like a tan
from the sun. To maintain optimal color, you’ll
want to tan every four to five days.
3. ALOE VERA: helps carry the DHA deeper into
the skin and promotes a softer, smoother finish.
Mystic Tan tanning contains more than 65% stabilized
Aloe Vera liquid, a natural moisturizer that
helps skin draw moisture to the surface. Aloe
Vera also softens the skin and helps smooth
wrinkles.
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Are there ways to enhance the
Mystic Tan results?
Keeping your skin hydrated
prior to tanning helps your skin absorb Mystic
Tan tanning solution. Frequently using moisturizer
will help the tan last longer. Apply moisturizer
after showering, but not during the hours between
your Mystic Tan session and your shower.
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Will swimming affect my tan?
Swimming in chlorinated
water or salt water can bleach the Mystic Tan
results, cause possible streaking and will diminish
the length of your tan. However, normal activities
such as bathing, showering or physical activities
will not affect the quality of the tan.
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How quickly can I get dressed
after a Mystic Tan session?
Once you’ve towel
dried, there’s little chance of any bronzer
or DHA getting on your clothes. If you perspire
soon after your Mystic Tan tanning session,
some of the bronzer may transfer to your clothing.
Since the bronzer is completely water-soluble
it will wash out.
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How many Mystic Tan sessions
will I need to achieve the color I want?
You’ll be tan after
one session, but it may take additional sessions
to achieve your desired color. Once you reach
your ideal color, you should be able to maintain
it by tanning every four to five days.
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If I tan in the Mystic Tan
Booth, can I also tan in tanning beds and in
the sun?
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 plan to use a tanning bed
and the Mystic Tan booth in the same day, we
recommend that you use the tanning bed first.
Remember however, that the Mystic Tan tan does
not give you any protection from UV rays.
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I have fair skin and have never
been able to tan. Will I look tan after a Mystic
Tan session?
The Mystic Tan
tanning booth was designed specifically for
individuals who can't or prefer not to tan conventionally.
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Can I use the Mystic Tan Booth
if I am pregnant?
We require that you consult
with your doctor before proceeding with a Mystic
Tan tanning session.
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Are there any precautions I
can use with the Mystic Tan Booth?
When applying DHA sunless
products in a spray or mist, it may be difficult
to avoid exposure to eyes, lips or guard against
accidental inhalation of the tanning mist. Mystic
Tan, Inc. and the FDA recommends that users
cover the area of the eyes with standard UV
tanning eyewear, protect the lips with lip balm
and use a nose filter to protect membranes in
the nasal passages, as well as avoid inhaling
or ingesting the product. All of these items
are available at our front counter.
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