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Frequently
Asked Questions
What
is the basic premise of MagicTan?
The MagicTan machine allows just about any
person to step into a private booth, be gently
sprayed with a fine mist, and come out with
a beautiful golden brown tan. The tan is even
throughout the body and lasts about a week.
The process is completely safe, UV free, and
takes only about a minute.
How much does
it cost the consumer to use
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Our recommended price for consumer use is
$45 per session but you can get a darker tan
by paying a little more.
Is the process
safe for consumers?
Yes. All of the components in our tanning
solution are approved by the FDA and have
been used in food and/or cosmetics for several
decades. If an individual has ever had any
adverse effects utilizing self-tanning products
or moisturizers, they might experience similar
effects with our tanning solution.
How does it
work?
Sunless tanning products work by creating
a response with the top layers of skin. Dihydroxyacetone
or DHA sugars react naturally with the protein
in skin to create that tan, golden colour
tanners are seeking. MagicTan uses a DHA self-tanner
and a bronzer blend to give you the streak-free
golden tan you want - no matter what your
skin type. We have also added aloe and moisturizers
to keep your skin healthy and golden brown,
so you can look good and feel great!
Thanks to advances in technology, there's
no longer any reason for any person to go
through life looking pale and unhealthy.
What about allergic
reactions to chemicals used in
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No. All of the components in the MagicTan
tanning solution have been used in cosmetics
and food products for decades. These components
are approved for use on the skin and are considered
safe. If you have any serious allergies it
is always wise to ask the salon staff who
have a complete list of ingredients that they
can show you.
How is the tanning
solution applied to the skin?
The MagicTan booth is a full-body, DHA tanning
process that utilizes a new misting technology.
This is a revolutionary process that allows
the booth to apply a uniform amount of tanning
solution to all parts of the body. When the
special MagicTan solution passes through the
booth’s nozzles, the particles of solution
are polarized making it cover all surfaces
of the skin evenly. When the tanning process
is finished, the user simply steps out of
the booth, towels-off any excess mist, gets
dressed, and exits. The result is a uniform,
natural-looking tan in less than five minutes.
Does it turn
the skin orange?
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 cremes and lotions by hand usually
results in excessive amounts being absorbed
in the skin. 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 skinned areas such
as elbows, knees, and knuckles because these
areas have a tendency to absorb more of the
creme. Hand held spray-on applicators tend
to run and cause streaking. This new misting
technology used to apply the MagicTan 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.
What about people
with fair skin that have never
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The MagicTan tanning booth was designed specifically
for individuals who can't or don't want to
tan conventionally. Do
people with hair on their legs/arms, develop
a
uneven tan where hair is present?
No. People with hair on their bodies will
see tiny droplets of mist on their hairs at
the end of the tanning process. These droplets
are removed during towelling off and the same
even, golden brown tan is achieved.
What if I have
a bald spot ?
If I wear a shower cap my bald spot will be
white and my face brown !
As it isn't necessary to wear a shower cap
for the misting process (it doesn't affect
the colour of your hair in any way - even
if you have grey hair) you can go into the
booth without a cap and even your bald spot
will get that great tan !
What should
people wear in the tanning booth?
Many people do not wear anything. The room
is completely private, so tanning in the nude
is perfectly acceptable. However, if a bathing
suit, underwear, or anything else is worn,
it may be stained. The bronzer we use for
initial colour is water-soluble and should
wash out of any clothing, but the DHA applications
may cause permanent stains on any clothing
worn inside the booth.
Do I get better
results if I shave my legs before I use the
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Exfoliation prior to using any type of Self
Tanner, is really the key to acquiring a tan
which will provide the most natural fade.
Your skin on the surface when looked at under
a microscope looks like a series of peaks
and valleys, as a result of dehydration and
flattening of the keratinic cells that migrate
to the surface of the skin. If you can envision
looking at a landscape of peaks and valleys
(Aka your skin) covered in self-tanner and
then think about removing the peaks like would
happened during normal skin exfoliation or
shaving, what you will find is the greater
the difference between the peaks and valleys
the greater the likely hood of the tan fading
unevenly. Thus shaving, wither on the legs
of women or the face of men, which is a major
form of exfoliation is best done prior to
the tanning session, this in combination with
a good sound skin care regimen, will ensure
your tan will last longer and fade more evenly.Obviously
since a MagicTan, lasts approximately a week,
you will need to shave some time in between,
but proper preparation of the skin prior to
tanning as well as after the session you will
find this will help achieve the best results.
What happens
if the mist gets into the user’s eyes?
We suggest keeping the eyes closed during
the misting process. Due to the moisturizing
components in the mist, eyes may feel itchy
or scratchy, but there is nothing in the mist
that is harmful to eyes.
How many times
does a person need to use
MagicTan to achieve the colour they want?
A person will be tan after one session, but
it may take an additional session or two to
achieve their desired colour. Once they reach
the desired colour they should be able to
maintain it by tanning every four to five
days.
Does MagicTan
give an even tan, or will some parts
of the body be darker? Back
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The MagicTan tanning booth is designed to
provide the most even tan possible. However,
tanners will be different heights and shapes,
and may stand in different positions. It is
possible that some people will find some areas
of their tan lighter than others will. In
most cases, this difference disappears after
several tanning sessions.
Will it make
the user feel sticky like lotions do?
No. Once the user leaves the MagicTan tanning
booth and dries off, their skin will feel
soft and pliable because of the moisturizing
components. It will not feel sticky.
Does the user
need to cover their hair during use?
No. Many consumers wear disposable shower
caps, which are provided by the salon, to
keep the solution from getting in their hair.
Other consumers tan without covering their
hair. The solution will not penetrate the
hair follicles.
Is the user
wet when getting out of the booth?
The mist applied in the MagicTan tanning booth
is very fine, much like the mist floating
in the air on a foggy day. By the time the
user steps out of the booth most of the mist
will have dried, but there may still be a
few moist areas. They may see small droplets
clinging to the body hair on arms or legs.
This remaining moisture can be removed quite
easily by towelling dry. There’s no
worry about wiping off the solution with the
towel. Towelling does not streak the tan,
and any solution that comes off on the towel
was excess and will not effect the tan.
Does
the mist leave an unpleasant odour on theuser?
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Some consumers have commented that they noticed
a "starchy" smell on their skin
after tanning, but it is usually not noticeable
to others around them.
Will the user
get sick if they breathe during the session?
We recommend that users hold their breath
during the actual misting process, which lasts
about 20 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 in. If there is a history
of asthma or other respiratory illnesses we
do not recommend tanning in the MagicTan tanning
booth until consulting with a doctor. How
long after the tanning session can the user
put
their clothes back on?
Once the user has towel dried there is little
chance of the bronzer or DHA getting on their
clothes. If they pursue any strenuous physical
activity after your MagicTan tanning session,
perspiration may cause some of the bronzer
to transfer to their clothing. Since the bronzer
is completely water-soluble it will wash out.
Does this system
cause freckles in people who
usually freckle when tanning?
No. There is nothing in the MagicTan tanning
solution that will cause more freckles to
break out. In fact, in most cases, freckles
and blemishes will become less pronounced
because the lighter skin areas will darken
and reduce the colour differentiation between
the blemishes and the rest of the skin.
Will the user
get a better tan if they tan twice in the
same day? Back
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Yes, tanning twice in the same day will create
a darker tan, but we do not recommend back
to back sessions. Tanning back to back does
not give the DHA a chance to set between tans,
and increases the chance that your tan may
have an orange glow. Waiting 12 to 24 hours
between tans will eliminate this potential
problem.
How soon after
the tanning session can the user
shower?
We recommend that the user wait at least a
few hours after tanning to give the DHA enough
time to fully set. If they shower earlier,
they may diminish the intensity of the tan.
When they do shower the initial tan created
by the water-soluble bronzer will wash off,
but the DHA will remain and create a long
term tan.
Can MagicTan
users also use the sun and UV-tanning
beds?
Yes. There is nothing in the MagicTan tanning
solution that would prevent users from tanning
in tanning beds or the sun. In fact, a number
of customers have found that tanning with
UV rays and the MagicTan tanning solution
actually gives them a better overall tan.
Remember, however, that the MagicTan tanning
process does not give protection from UV rays.
My palms got
stains on them
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Some people's palms take on more solution
than the others' - see art of a perfect tan.
Simple way of getting them white is to spread
some lemon juice on them, or if all else fails
a little White King bleach on a cotton wool.
My tan looks
different than the last time
The condition of your skin varies with season,
time of the month, foods you eat, time of
the month weather etc. The skin is a living
thing, and reacts to a lot of factors, that
is why the tan might vary. Use MagicTan prep
gel to avoid this happening and make your
tan 30% darker.
The tan wears
off quicker on hands and feet
This is because your hands and feet are more
exposed to the elements or are subject to
more rubbing in your shoes. Dab a little touch
up solution on the white bits or use the aerosol.
Two minutes in the morning, and your tan will
look as good as new. Ask for the demonstration
at the salon.
I have some
brown patches on my knuckles and
elbows
Take some exfoliator, or a wet soapy washer,
and very gently rub off the excess. Not too
hard, so you don't finish with a white patch.
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