Spray tanning has become a widespread practice these days. There was a time when we would lay in the sun for endless hours, patiently waiting for a tan and allowing our skin to incur serious damage. Luckily for us, these days are over and spray tanning is now a huge part of our beauty routines, allowing us to have a glowing tan in no time at all. With the rising demand of sunless spray tanning, lots of people have started to spray tan themselves or to even start spray tanning businesses. So if you’re starting out, which products and spray tan accessories will you need to purchase first? To help you out, here is a list of our top spray tan accessories that we think every sunless tanner should own!

Barrier Cream

Barrier creams play an essential role in spray tanning. Their main function is the prevention of over-tanning on certain areas of the body, like the hands, feet, knees and elbows. A barrier cream forms an invisible barrier between the tanning solution and the skin causing lesser DHA to reach areas that are prone to over-tanning. There are lots of great options available however we highly recommend the ones from California Tan and Essentials as they both form a perfect barrier for your skin and nails.

Primer

A tanning primer is the best way to optimise your sunless tan. This is one of the spray tan accessories that people tend to ignore, and yet it can be incredibly effective! Using this before a spray tanning session will help to produce a rapid and radiant tan, giving the ultimate sunless glow. We recommend trying the Perfect Start Primer by MINE which guarantees to enhance your spray tanning results.

pH Balancing Spray

A pH balancing spray is yet another of our favourite spray tan accessories, helping your skin to prepare for the ultimate tan. Our skin naturally has a pH balance of roughly 5.5 and therefore applying products with low or high pH levels can have drying effect on the skin. Rather than allowing your skin to dry out and your tan to fade and flake off quickly, you can use a pH balancing spray to help balance and maintain healthy skin pH levels. We highly recommend drying the Playboy Sunless pH Balancing Prep Spray if you’re hoping to maintain your sunless tan for as long as possible.

Tan Removal Mitt

While a sunless tan is fantastic, there is always a time to remove the tan and start again. We think this is one of the best spray tan accessories as it helps to remove any leftover spray tan in no time at all! Also fantastic for fixing spray tan errors, a tan removal mitt is an essential accessory. Some of the most popular mitts include Essentials’ Self-Tanning Mitt, Tan Off’s Tan Removal Mitt and MINX’s Bronze Off Mitt. With any of these products, you’ll find that removing an old tan is quick, easy and effortless.

With this list of tanning accessories you simply can’t go wrong. Of course purchasing a high quality tan machine and spray tan solution is also important, however owning the right accessories is also key to maintaining an even and natural-looking tan. Time to go shopping!

Winter is here and with it we tend to pile on warmer clothes, socks, gloves, hats and boots. And yet, all too often we can forget about our face. Just like the body, our faces need attention during the winter months too! If you ignore winter skin care, it’s likely that your skin will become dry, flaky, and dull in appearance. Why let yourself feel pale and gloomy this winter? Instead take the time to practice some of our winter skin care tips! There is no need to withstand dull and dry skin in the colder months – with a few winter skin care tips you can maintain a dewy and glowing complexion all year long.

Choose the right moisturiser: it’s important to understand that your summer and spring moisturiser isn’t necessarily suitable for the winter months. Since you need the extra moisture in your skin, try using an oil-based moisturiser rather than a water-based one. The oil will help to create a protective layer over the skin, holding the moisture within your skin for longer. When it comes to winter skin care, we particularly love moisturisers that contain avocado oil, primrose oil or almond oil.

Water: this is one of the most important winter skin care tips! Be sure to drink at least 8-glasses of water per day if you wish to maintain healthy, glowing skin! Drinking lots of liquid isn’t just for the summer months when it’s hot. Drinking fluids is particularly important when you’re sitting amongst heating during winter. If you get sick of drinking water in winter, try some herbal, natural teas!

Exfoliate: you may think this sounds ridiculous, but it is an extremely important tip to remember! Make sure you use a natural, non-drying exfoliator, as some products on the market can dry your skin out even more. The best ones tent to contain natural enzymes or lactic acid. Once you’ve found a good product, try to exfoliate at least once a week in order to remove any old, dead skin cells. This will then allow your moisturiser to seep in and nourish your skin more readily.

Avoid Over-Drying Products: Winter skin care also requires avoiding certain products like those which over-dry the skin. These include harsh masks, alcohol-based toners, peels, and astringents – all of which strip the skin of its natural oils. Try to use gentle cleansing milks or mild foaming cleansers instead of harsh, drying products.

Avoid Hot Baths: a hot bath may be a lovely way to warm up in winter, but it will also dry out your skin! That’s why when it comes to winter skin care, we recommend that you avoid long hot baths, or at least keep them to a minimum. If you give in, just make sure you apply a good-quality moisturiser afterwards!

We hope that these winter skin care tips can help you to maintain glowing, healthy skin this winter! Just remember that your face is prone to drying out in the colder months, so taking the time to practice some simple winter skin care will help you to feel your best.

Operating since 1995, Fake Bake has come a long way in accomplishing itself as an esteemed supplier in the tanning industry. Being the first company to combine the naturally derived tanning agents Erythulose and Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) in its self-tanning products, they introduced tans that lasted up to 50% longer than previous self-tanners. It’s no wonder why this tan has been used by celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, Emma Watson, Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus! So if you’re looking for a high quality sunless tan, you can rest assured knowing that these products were voted as the No. 1 self-tanners in New York Times. Below is a review of a couple of our favourite of their self-tanning products.

Flawless Self-Tan Liquid & Professional Mitt

You can’t go wrong with this superb and simple-to-use Flawless Self-Tan Liquid. Giving a gorgeous, golden colour to any skin type or tone, this solution has an irresistible black coconut fragrance and is void of any obvious fake tan odour. Simply spray a fine mist of this solution over your freshly exfoliated skin and then gradually massage it in using the included professional application mitt. The best part is, this product is formulated with a dual function cosmetic bronzer which gives an instant golden glow while also developing into a longer lasting tan. You’ll just love this fast drying and fast absorbing tanning product, as you can happily apply it without worrying about any tan transferring to your clothing. Formulated with the signature triple tanning agent used by Fake Bake, this tanning liquid includes DHA, DMI and Erythulose, giving an intense and long-lasting tan!

Aerosol Airbrush Tan

This has got to be the easiest way possible to achieve a tan! This Fake Bake product is specially designed so that it “shows where it goes”, using cosmetic colour to assist you in applying an even and all-over tan. Not only is this solution fast drying, but it also saves you from any blocked pores unlike many other tanning products. In just two hours you can have a glorious, natural-looking tan! Just to top it off, the 360 degree nozzle helps you to reach difficult areas from any angle. We promise you’ll just adore this self-tanning product!

So there you have a review of two of our favourite Fake Bake tanning products. For anyone who likes to experience a glorious, long-lasting tan, these are the ideal products! Formulated with three active ingredients, there’s no better way to maintain a sunless tan. So why not give these products a try? We know you’ll love them!

If you’re already familiar with spray tanning, then you’ll know that as hard as you may try to be tidy, spray tan solution can often end up everywhere. Even when you use a spray tanning booth, a considerable amount of solution can easily waft into the air, leaving stains in places where you’d never imagine. Luckily for you, there is a simple piece of spray tan equipment to solve this dilemma! With the help of a spray tan extraction unit, you can keep your home or tanning salon clean and stain-free.  Like any other spray tan equipment, it’s important to source a high quality extraction unit in order to ensure that it’s as effective as possible. Below are two systems that we highly recommend.

Essentials Turbo Twister 

This compact unit is the perfect piece of equipment for anyone who is spray tanning regularly!  Being portable, lightweight and easy to transport, this extraction unit is ideal for mobile technicians or salons that may wish to share their equipment between rooms. Weighing a mere 7kg, it’s easy to pick the unit up and move it whenever necessary. While it may be lightweight, this unit is durable and reliable, removing any excess overspray from the air.  With a three stage filter, you can rest assured knowing this piece of equipment will work wonders to keep your home or clinic clean.  For optimal results, try to use this system with an enclosure, placing the unit on the floor behind whoever is being sprayed.

Essentials Turbo Twister Tower

There’s only one thing that works better than the Essentials Turbo Twister and that’s the Turbo Twister Tower! This extraction unit is perfect for salons with an average air displacement of 1560m3 per hour. Weighing roughly 52kg, you won’t be taking this tower with you anywhere in a hurry, so only purchase this system if you plan to leave it in one location. This fantastic piece of spray tan equipment helps to create a professional space for your customer while also minimising any overspray.  The finishing touch of stylish side panels and non-slip rubber floor make this an essential item for any spray tan salon!

Regardless of whether you’re spray tanning at home or whether you have a spray tanning business, you will need a piece of spray tan equipment to help minimise the overspray. The systems above are fantastic solutions to choose from, with an option for both mobile tanners and salon technicians! Just be sure to choose the right one for your tanning lifestyle.

Model Co was established in 2002 by a Sydney Model Agent. The purpose of this innovative company was to provide woman with a home tanning treatment that would provide similar results to what models receive before their shoots. Model Co identified a niche in the market for high quality, self-application, quick and easy tanning products. Their Tan Airbrush in a Can was particularly well received by the market giving them a well-known and highly regarded name worldwide.  Although it’s hard to choose, below is a review of two of our favourite Model Co products.

Airbrush Tan in a Can

This product really does represent spray tanning at it’s best.  Intended to replace traditional tanning lotions, this award winning product was the start to fake tan in a can around the world.  Not only does it help to avoid staining your hands, but it also ensures even coverage and delivers a long lasting natural looking tan.  The combination of DHA and bronzers means that your tan will last for days but will also appear immediately.  The inclusion of Aloe Vera in this product helps to nourish the skin, keeping it silky smooth and moisturised.  Forget about smelly fake tan, the subtle scent of cocoa butter is enough to make you apply the product.  It’s no wonder why this Tan in a Can has won so many industry awards!

Tan Remover Exfoliating Scrub

While we love to apply a gorgeous sunless tan, there also comes a time when the tan must come off.  While much of a sunless tan will naturally fade, there may be more stubborn areas that need help to be removed.  This product is a unique exfoliating body scrub that will instantly remove any areas of fake tan that you no longer desire.  Similarly, it can remove any fake tan errors from your hands, knees or other areas in no time at all.  Infused with a delicious grapefruit scent, you’ll smell fresh and clean once you’ve removed your tan with this product.  You may be wondering how this product works so well?  Basically it uses micro-salt particles to dissolve any tan when massaged into the skin.  The inclusion of vitamin E in the formula also helps to make your skin silky, smooth and well-nourished.

So there you have two of our favourite Model Co products.  With the use of this tan in a can and the exfoliating scrub, you can be set and ready to tan at home with ease.  Say goodbye to uneven or patchy tans and hello to a glorious, natural-looking glow!

The AVIVA spray tan products are designed for those who want to achieve a sunless tan quickly. There’s no messing around with AVIVA, these products will allow you to obtain a gorgeous summer tan which looks 100% natural in just 30 minutes. Being the world’s first 30 minute wash-off tan, their products have an edge over other spray tanning products, providing a quick colour change for those with a busy schedule. Aviva spray tan products are a favorite of many salons and celebrities as the products dry quickly, the tanning solution is odourless, and it guarantees a beautifully natural tan every time. Below is a quick review on three of Aviva’s prime products.

AVIVA Labs HollywoodIf you desire to glow like a Hollywood celebrity in just half an hour then this Super Express tanning solution is a dream come true. Giving a light natural-looking tan in just 30 minutes, a medium tan in 60 minutes and an extra dark tan in 90 minutes, this solution allows you to control the amount of tan that your skin will develop.  As you can tell, this AVIVA spray tan solution is perfect for anyone in a hurry and looking to tan for an event on the same day.  This product is also hypoallergenic and uses the highest quality ECOCERT Certified DHA. What more could you ask for?

AVIVA Labs Express Solution This solution is perfect for anyone who likes to have a relatively speedy spray tan, however who doesn’t want to race home to the shower. In one hour you can achieve a light, natural tan, in two hours a medium tan and in three hours a rich, dark tan. Like all AVIVA products, this solution uses the purest ingredients available and the highest quality organic ECOCERT Certified DHA. You can rest assured that you are applying only the finest ingredients to your skin when you use this spray tan solution.  It’s gentle on the skin and suitable for anyone with sensitive skin, being hypoallergenic and alcohol-free. If you’re ever worried about spray tans creating breakouts, this AVIVA spray tan is the ideal solution to use as it dries quickly to avoid clogging any pores!

AVIVA Labs 10% Original Solution Suitable for anyone who likes to develop a more gradual tan, this solution will develop over 6-8 hours. Similar to the products mentioned above, this solution is hypoallergenic, gentle and uses the highest quality organic DHA and ingredients.  This product is suitable for all skin types and is perfect for anyone hoping to achieve a medium bronzed tan. This solution is one of the most popular AVIVA spray tan products, being suitable to almost anyone and anytime of the year. Free of any oil, alcohol or fragrance, this product will help you maintain fresh and healthy skin without any clogged pores or breakouts!

So there you have some of our favourite AVIVA Labs spray tan products. Whichever solution you choose, we know you will be happy, as they all use the most premium ingredients available, helping to take care of your precious skin.  All you need to do is decide whether you’d like your tan to develop quickly or gradually, and then you’ll know which one to buy. Happy tanning everyone!

While it’s absolute heaven to have a spray tan, there is sadly always a time where it needs to come off.  After about 8-10 days it’s likely that your tan will have faded in certain areas and will be ready to be removed. Some people worry that it will be difficult to remove a spray tan and therefore avoid trying sunless tanning methods. That’s why we’ve decided to share some tips to prove how easy spray tan removal can be! Following a few simple steps you’ll be able to remove a spray tan in no time at all.

Using one or a few of these simple and easy methods, you can remove a spray tan in no time at all!  As you can see, none of these methods are particularly difficult and generally use products that you already have lying around at home. So don’t avoid spray tanning because you fear the spray tan removal process, it’s really not that difficult and spray tanning is the only healthy way to get your summer glow!

Recently on Facebook we held a competition to give our fans the chance to win a 5Litre Adore Tanning Classic Pack. We asked everyone to answer in 25 words or less, “why do you adore tanning?”  We had some fantastic entries and so we’ve decided to share them with you. Below are our top 6 favourites, but it was difficult to choose as everyone’s answers were fantastic!

After all, what is there not to love about a spray tan? We hope you’ve enjoyed reading these entries as much as we did! Thank you to everyone who entered and congratulations to our winner Kelly.