At SunFX we care about our health and the health of our skin, which is why we insist on only using 100% all natural products. And if it’s good enough for us, then it’s only fair that our clients should come to expect the same for their skin.

Whilst it costs a little more to produce solutions that are truly 100% all natural, the benefits are enormous.

SunFX solutions contain no alcohols. Alcohols can dry out the skin, leaving it looking dull and lifeless. Because our products are completely natural they are free from unpleasant odors, so they don’t need perfumes or masking agents often found in lesser brands.

But perhaps the most important consideration when it comes to cosmetic chemicals, is the fact that our tanning solutions contain no parabens.

Whilst it’s not my intention to go into detail about parabens in this article (that’s a full topic in itself), there is a growing belief that parabens can have some very undesirable side-effects. Regardless of what beauty treatment you are undertaking, it would be wise to do some research on the product you are about to apply, or have applied to your skin, to ensure that it does not contain any of these potentially harmful preservatives.

Living a full, long healthy life should be everyone’s goal. So why risk a lower quality of life by exposing yourself to potentially harmful chemicals and additives? Draw a line in the sand and say ‘Enough is enough’. Start saying NO TOO CHEMICALS. SunFX did a long time ago.

Summer’s Secret actually BUILDS a complete tan from scratch. Simply apply it to your skin once a day and after only a few days you will have developed a gorgeously natural looking tan. Summer’s Secret is incredibly easy to use and simply glides onto the skin, leaving you feeling amazing and looking sensational.

Summer’s Secret can also be used to EXTEND the life of your SunFX spray on tan. Simply apply in the same way that you would if building a tan from scratch to keep your salon tan looking its gorgeous best.

And as if all of that was not enough Summer’s Secret also HYDRATES the skin. This ultra-smooth, lucious hydrating moisturizer is three products in one, giving you the ability to build and/or extend your tan whilst keeping your skin beautifully moist and hydrated.

So what makes Summer’s Secret such a successful body product? Well it’s tempting to say ‘It’s and secret’ and leave it at that, but we wouldn’t do that to you.

The secret actually lies in the Dihydroxyacetone that we use. Dihydrowhatsit? I hear you ask. Well allow me to explain …

Dihydroxyacetone, or DHA as it’s more commonly referred to, is a 100% natural tanning agent that reacts with the amino acids in the skin to produce a rich, completely natural looking tan. Unlike some other products in the market, Summer’s Secret uses the purest form of DHA in the world, which is why it manages to produce consistently stunning looking tans.

Essentially an elite quality, salon grade tanning moisturiser, Summer’s Secret has proven to be a massive hit with consumers world wide. So much so that we have had to dramatically increase production just to keep up with the demand.

So if you want a product that you can trust, that will have your friends looking green with envy, then look no further than Summer’s Secret, simply the best tanning moisturiser in the world.

Firstly, SunFX has been around for almost 10 years. It’s a long time when you consider that the industry is relatively young. Currently there are over 5,000 beauty salons and day spas around the world who offer SunFX spray tans, and for good reason.

You see, SunFX has developed a spray tanning system that is unlike any other in the world today. Our Pro Series Applicator – the gun that is used to apply the tanning solution – has been purpose built to handle tanning solution, which is completely different to paint. Most other companies use air-brush systems and spray guns which don’t offer the same degree of control or even coverage.

One of the truly unique features of our Pro Series Applicators, is that it dries as it sprays. This system is so fast and so accurate that you can be in and out in as little as 5 minutes. That’s right, you can be dry, dressed and out the door in less time than most people take to drink a coffee. Compare that to the air-brush brigade who can take 20 minutes or longer to do one tan! Who can be bothered standing around for that long?

We also offer a comprehensive range of solutions. This is important because not all skin types are the same. Many companies offer only 1, 2 or 3 solutions and expect us to believe that these can provide the perfect tan or all people! Well clearly it can’t which is why SunFX offers such a wide range of solutions.

But perhaps the main reason why we are the number one tanning company in the world today is because our tanning solutions are 100% all natural. With no harmful, artificial additives you can rest assured that you are using the very best, quality, all natural tanning solutions in the world.

So you see, there are many reasons why SunFX spray tans are the best in the world, just as there are many reasons why the other spray tanning companies are not.

Well if you have chosen a SunFX salon then you are off to a great start. But relying on the best quality tanning solutions and highly trained staff alone is not enough. No, there is a little something that you need to do to help create the perfect tan and it’s called ‘Exfoliating’.

Now sure we have all heard about it, done it, know we should etc, etc. But do you really understand why you need to exfoliate prior to getting a spray tan?

Well, if not, then keep reading. It all has to do with your skin cells.

When you are sprayed with a SunFX tanning solution, the all natural active ingredient in the solution reacts with the amino acids in your skin, to create a rich, gorgeous tan. But this only happens on the surface of your skin. It does not penetrate deep through the layers.

Now your skin is made up of millions of tiny skin cells. These cells don’t live long, and eventually they die and fall off. Don’t worry, there are more getting made every second of every day. But the important thing is to realize that they do die and they do fall off.

So if your tanning solution only tans the very top layer, it stands to reason that you want that top layer to be as new and alive as possible doesn’t it? Therefore you need to get rid of all the old, dried up, dead skin cells prior to your tan.

Ideally this needs to happen the night before your appointment. If you have not exfoliated for a while then you might like to do it a couple of nights in a row leading up to your tan. Pay particular attention to rough areas of skin like the tops of your feet, heels, ankles, elbows, knuckles etc. These areas lose skin cells very quickly.

IMPORTANT:

So now you understand why it’s important to exfoliate prior to your appointment, you now need to know that not all exfoliating treatments are the same. Now I am not going to get into the various styles of manual vs. chemical, BHA’s vs. AHA’s, that’s a topic for a different time. What I do want you to realise though, is that some exfoliating foams, gels and treatments contain oils.

Now in case you have not realized it yet, oils on your skin are bad for your spray on tan. Why you might ask? Well simply because they stop the tanning solution from properly reaching your skin cells. In areas where there might be less oil on your skin, you might find that your tan looks ok, whereas areas with a lot of oil might not tan at all. As you can imagine this results in a blotchy tan!

So to avoid a tanning disaster, I recommend that you use SunFX Body Polish. This gorgeous body polish combines walnut shell and pumice with rich emolient properties that gently remove dead skin cells, leaving only fresh healthy skin cells for your tan. More importantly, it contains no oils that would interfere with your spray on tan.

So remember, you must get rid of the old skin cells prior to your appointment by thoroughly exfoliating your entire body, and do not use an exfoliant that contains any type of oil. When in doubt, choose Body Polish from SunFX.

But for some peope the feeling of looking gorgeously tanned does not last as long as it could. In this article we are going to take a look at the top 5 things that you should avoid to help extend the life of your tan.

1. Exfoliating

To avoid any confusion let me say straight away that you MUST exfoliate prior to your tan if you want it to last. But be careful which exfoliants you use, as some contain oils that interfer with the tanning solution. For more information about pre-tan exfoliating you should read our article on exfoliating. But the number one killer of the lifespan of your SunFX spray tan is exfoliating AFTER you receive your tan. The solution does not penetrate deep into the skin. Instead, the tanning effect takes place on the surface layer. Your skin cells will naturally die and fall off over time causing your tan to fade, however exfoliating will rapidly speed up this process. If you want your SunFX spray tan to last, then exfoliating is definitely a no, no after your application.

2. Water

Long hot baths and showers might feel devine, but they can play havoc with your spray tan, particularly if done in conjunction with particular soaps, some of which can have an exfoliating effect. Brief showers and baths, as cool as you can stand them will definitely extend the life of your tan. You should also use SunFX Body Wash instead of soap, as it is non-abrasive and perfect for extending the life of your tan. Chlorine in swimming pools can also cause your tan to fade prematurely and should be avoided where possible, as too should spa baths.

3. Perspiration

Some times it is impossible to avoid perspiring, and a little amount of perspiration will not adversely affect the life of your tan. However, excessive perspiration as might occur during a heavy workout session at the gym can reduce the lifespan of your tan. And it should go without saying that saunas are a no go zone. So if you want your tan to last longer, try to keep your physical activity to something more leisurely, than a full-on workout.

4. Oils and moisturizers

Whilst some moisturizers can help to increase the life of your tan, by keeping your skin cells moist and alive, others can be down right bad news for a spray on tan. Among these, baby oil is possibly the worst, as it has the potential to virtually strip away your tan before your very eyes. If in doubt we would recommend that you use a tan extending moisturizer such as SunFX Tan Extender or SunFX Summer’s Secret.

5. Tight fitting clothing

Now you may be looking at this list and thinking to yourself ‘What’s the point of having a spray tan if I can swim, exercise or wear what I want?’. Well the fact of the matter is your SunFX tan will have you looking so amazing that you will want to be out and active. You may also want to wear tight (very tight) clothes to show it all off. And so you should. But keep in mind that material rubbing against your skin will begin to remove skin cells, those same skin cells that you just got spray tanned. And of course the tighter the clothes, the more they rub, the more they rub, the faster your tan fades. So by all means wear whatever you want when you go out, but where possible, change back into something loose fitting for around the house.

Of course these are just guidelines on what to avoid to increase the life of your tan. The most important thing is that you get out and show off your new tan, and if that means that you have to break some of the above rules, then so be it. Just don’t go blaming your spray tan if you choose to do any of the above. But when it’s all said and done, we’re here for a good time, not a long time. Besides, it only takes 5 minutes in the salon to get a whole new tan.