How does the Cabana Mist UV-Free tanning booth work?
A fine mist of DHA (Dihydroxyacetone) is sprayed onto the skin as a self-tanning agent. It does not produce a “real tan” by increasing skin melanin levels, but it can create the tan appearance by way of the development of a brown skin coloring. The action of DHA is limited to the upper layer of the skin and involves a reaction between DHA and skin proteins. The development of color takes anywhere from 6 – 8 hours and the intensity is dependent on the formulation concentration of the DHA in the product. Most first-time customers are amazed at how natural and attractive the resulting tan is. Spray tans generally last around 10-14 days depending on your individual body chemistry and other factors like how often you shower, shave or exfoliate, each of which can remove some of your tanned skin cells. At TAN’R YOU, we will give you very complete instructions on the steps to follow as you enter the Cabana Mist room. The morning of your Cabana Mist, we suggest you shower, shave, exfoliate and