With winter on the way, your skin may be starting to feel slightly dry and lacking its usual healthy glow. Keeping your skin nourished during the colder seasons can be difficult due to the chilled winds, exposure to indoor heating and low humidity. Despite these complications, there is no reason to let your skin dry out this winter!  We have some tips to help you maintain nourished and glowing skin no matter what the weather and circumstances. If you’re interested, read on.

For anyone who hasn’t used a tan extender before, it’s time to start! Not only are they a fantastic way to moisturise your skin, but they will also help to maintain a healthy, natural looking glow. Our favourite tan extender is the Playboy Tan Extending Daily Moisturiser. We rave about this product because it really will help you to maintain nourished skin, while also extending the life of your tan.  The Playboy tan extender contains Acai berry, vitamins A, C & E, aloe vera, and panthenol. There’s no better way to maintain your skins elasticity and moisture during the winter months.

Additionally, it is crucial to use a body scrub in order to remove any dry flaky skin.  Without exfoliating, any moisturising products that you apply will be unable to penetrate the skin and restore moisture. Norvell’s moisturising body scrub is an invigorating micro-scrub designed to renew and refine the skin.  It is developed for daily use, and will gently polish and hydrate your skin during the colder months.

Lastly but most importantly, we come to the facial skin.  This is one of the most sensitive regions of skin on your body and it is constantly exposed to the harsh reality of winter. The last thing you want is to allow your skin to dry out and develop an aged appearance. That’s why we love the St Tropez’s Everyday Gradual Face Moisturiser! This product is simply amazing, helping to soothe, hydrate, and nourish the skin, giving a healthy, sun kissed glow in winter.  It’s no wonder why this product is a leader in sunless tanning!

Don’t become victim to dull and lifeless skin this winter.  With our tips above, this problem easily avoided! With a quality tan extender, body scrub and face moisturiser, you’re set to survive any harsh winter weather.

Although visiting a professional salon for a spray tan is the ideal way to achieve a tan, money doesn’t grow on trees and sometimes you may need to get a tan on a slightly lower budget. That’s why we thought we’d share some DIY spray tan tips with you. This way you can maintain a tan in between your professional appointments with ease. At Adore Tanning, we offer a wide range of affordable spray tanning machines that can help you save money over time. Before you try using your new machine, we recommend that you take note of the tips below.

Now that you know how to get started and some tips to avoid disasters, here is a review of one of our most affordable tanning kits. Our Mini Getting Started Kit comes at the small price of just $284.05 and has everything you will need to get started. Including a spray tan machine, a drop down enclosure, s spray tan sample pack of various solutions, barrier cream, hair nets and more, this kit is perfect for anyone getting started. The machine is lightweight, portable and applies high quality even coverage all over.

So if you need beauty on a budget and want instant radiant skin all year round, you know that there’s a solution! With the right kit and tips, you’re ready to try your first DIY spray tan!

When running a tanning salon, it’s important to be using the best spray tan solution for your customers. Various factors go into choosing the right solution for the perfect spray tan such as drying time, odour, colour and whether or not it’s suitable for sensitive skin.  That’s why we love the AVIVA Lab products! Not only do they contain pure ingredients and the highest quality organic DHA, but they are also hypoallergenic and able to be used on even the most sensitive of skin types. The best spray tan solution you could possibly use in a clinic, is one that you can trust to tan your clients without forming any negative skin reactions. Below are three of our favourite AVIVA Labs solutions that we highly recommend for salon use.

AVIVA Labs 10% Original Solution This solution is formulated with 10% DHA, producing a medium colour and being suitable for a range of skin types. For first-time spray tanners, this can be a fantastic spray tan solution to start with, suiting almost everyone from the lightest to the darkest skin tones. This solution is the perfect product to use on people who are aiming to achieve a medium bronzed appearance, making it one of AVIVA Labs most popular colours. The best part about it is that it dries instantly without any fake tan scent!

AVIVA Labs 15% Original Solution For those who are looking for a darker spray tan, AVIVA Labs 14% may be the best spray tan solution to choose. With a higher DHA content, this product can produce a deep, golden glow for the serious tanners who love to have a summer tan all year round.  Being an AVIVA product, it is still hypoallergenic and uses only the most pure ingredients. Just a thin coat of this product will give a rich, long lasting tan. That’s why we recommend this product for those with naturally darker skin and hair.

AVIVA Labs Miami The third and final contender for the best spray tan solution is AVIVA Labs Miami. This product allows you to get a gorgeous natural tan almost immediately. Reducing spray tan development time from 2 hours to as little as 30 minutes, this solution is perfect for anyone who wants to achieve a tan for an event they have that same day.  Taking just 30 minutes for a light natural tan, 60 minutes for a medium colour or 90 minutes for maximum darkness, this solution truly is amazing!

So there you have three of our favourite spray tan solutions. Although there are many more incredible products for you to try out, we can promise that these are great products to use in your salon. Give them a try – we promise you won’t regret it!

Whether or not you love winter, we all know how much it can take a toll on the skin. Not only does the cool weather often give us dry and flaky skin, but the lack of sunshine can also result in a pale and washed out complexion. Luckily for you, we are here to give you some tips to maintain healthy glowing skin all year round. As far as we’re concerned, spray tans are the only way safe to achieve your golden glow anyhow!  So don’t fear winter, here are a few secrets to help you out!

SKIN: The first step to getting your glow back is to treat yourself to an instant tan. This will help your skin look radiant and healthy, so all other makeup products will compliment your colour. Another beauty tip to keep your skin looking its best is to keep it moisturised and hydrated. This should be achieved by drinking a lot of water and applying a high quality moisturiser on a daily basis. It is still important to make sure that there is SPF in your products—the winter sun may seem mild, but can still harm your skin!

EYES: After getting an instant tan it is time to emphasise your eyes! We say, the colder the weather, the darker the eye makeup. Smokey eyes can look particularly fantastic in winter! Whatever your colour choices, be sure to define your eyes with eyeliner along the upper lashes and a spot of mascara.

CHEEKS: Having the perfect blush is crucial to get the most out of your instant tan! Subtle pinks or roses with gold undertones will brighten your complexion, giving a healthy and radiant glow.

LIPS: The colder weather can do a lot of damage on your lips if you don’t take care of them. Everyone has experienced cracked lips in winter, and it’s certainly not pleasant! Applying lip product throughout the day won’t only keep them protected but will also give you a gorgeous pout! Designers like Dolce & Gabbana believe that winter is the perfect time to go for the red lip look, so why not give it a try?

There you have some of our top makeup tips for winter. Applying an instant tan as your base, you will find all your makeup glides on and matches your complexion with ease. So don’t fear that winter’s on the way – you’ve got all the beauty secrets you need!

Achieving beautifully bronzed skin with a spray tan is a fabulous way to achieve a healthy looking tan all year round. There are however the occasional instances when a tan can go wrong and the stories can be quite hilarious! Recently we asked our Facebook fans to tell us their funniest tanning story for the chance to win a Norvell Tanning Pack. As you can imagine, we received some incredible stories and had a wonderful time reading them all. That’s why, after much amusement we have decided to share the Top 5 spray tan stories with you!

So there you have our top 5 picks from the funny tanning stories that were entered in our competition. We hope you’ve enjoyed having a laugh! And perhaps you’ve learnt a few lessons about what-not-to-do when tanning! Don’t be afraid, these stories are rare and having a spray tan is still the quickest and healthiest way to achieve a natural looking glow!

When picking the perfect tan machine it can be an overwhelming process. Choosing the wrong equipment for your needs can be an expensive mistake to make, so we’ve decided to give you some tips to help figure out what system is best for you! There are many different factors to take into consideration when making your purchase, but some of the main ones are listed below.

What To Look Out ForThe first factor to look at is mobility. Do you work from the same tanning clinic every day or are you a mobile tanning business and constantly on the move? There is a great range of tanning systems that are portable and appropriate for frequent travel so if this is something you need, make sure you purchase one that will make travelling easier. Weight will be a large consideration as well as wheels and how easily the system packs up.

Another thing to look at is the filter system. Can it be easily cleaned or will it be difficult to clean after each use? Also does the system come with leak-free cups that will stop solution spilling everywhere when you’re tanning? All these factors make a huge difference to how easy it will be to clean and maintain the system.

Lastly, if you are a professional spray tanner it’s likely that your clients will appreciate calm and quiet tanning appointments. Some systems can be extremely noisy, so try to choose a tan machine that has a nice quiet design.

Recommended MachinesThe most popular style in the spray tanning world is an HVLP machine. This acronym stands for High Volume Low Pressure. These can be found both in salons and mobile businesses. HVLP applicators offer several advantages. They are quick and efficient, allowing you to tan a client in no time at all. Also, there is an automatic heat function to help keep your client comfortable during the drying process.

One of our favourite HVLP machines is the highly portable and durable Essentials HVLP 550 Spray Tanning System. This tan system consists of a 3 speed turbine & heater function, a professional modified spray gun for outstanding spray tanning results and optimal control. It can be found on our website for the extremely affordable price of $189.00.

If you’re looking to invest in a slightly more advanced system, we also recommend the Norvell Z3000 HVLP Professional Series Spray Machine. Its gun controls are designed for simplified adjustment while spraying full bodies or fine detailing and body contouring. Combine this state-of-the-art system with the Norvell Overspray Reduction Booth for the ideal professional sunless system.

As you can see, there are lots of factors to consider when it comes to purchasing a spray tanning system! We hope the information we have provided can help you with your decision when it comes time for you to buy your tan machine. Happy shopping!

Winter is approaching almost as quickly as those radiant summer tans are fading. We’re lucky that the Australian government has done a good job on educating the public about the dark side of tanning, letting us all know that “there’s nothing healthy about a tan”. However, now everyone is asking a similar question, is spray tanning safe? We are going to take a closer look to see if this efficient alternative to sun tanning comes risk-free.

Since we’ve all been told to avoid the dangers of tanning you may be thinking that spray tanning is unsafe, but luckily for you we’re here to explain that it isn’t! If you look at the components of spray tanning, you’ll find that the active ingredient is dihydroxyacetone (DHA). This long and mysterious name may make you wonder to yourself whether spray tanning is safe.  You’ll be relieved to hear that DHA isn’t a scary chemical, but it’s actually derived from sugar! The awesome part about spray tanning is that it uses a natural active ingredient and doesn’t require any exposure to harmful UV rays.  The DHA reacts with your skin protein to generate a realistic, healthy and safe tan – exactly what everyone wants! This means that your skin is not being dyed, stained or painted despite what some people may believe, but instead the DHA is activating the melanin that exists in your skin. Rather than going in the sun to activate the melanin, spray tanning allows you to do this safely at home or in a clinic. This is a long term benefit because you can steer clear of future sun damage and instead have a safe, quick and healthy glow.

So, is spray tanning safe? Yes, nevertheless it is essential to keep in mind that just because you have a healthy glow from the spray tan does not mean that you can disregard your usual skin safety.  A spray tan is not a replacement for sunscreen, and your skin is not immune from damage.  Therefore, always apply sunscreen prior to going outside and maintain your normal measures against skin damage.

So just because the temperatures are dropping, this doesn’t mean your tan has to go into hibernation as well. Go treat yourself to a spray tan and rest assured knowing that it’s safe! And next time someone asks you “is spray tanning safe”, you’ll know what to tell them!

A spray tan is the healthiest substitute to achieving a natural golden tan any time of the year, and can be done almost instantly in the comfort of your own home or at a salon.  It is the safest alternative to spending hours and hours of tanning in the sun or solarium trying to gradually build up a natural, flawless tan. This form of tanning highly reduces the risks of skin cancer, freckles, moles, pigmentation and wrinkles! A spray tan is perfect for anyone trying to achieve fabulous colour and minimise the serious risks associated with it.

Sunless tanning is extremely convenient because you can choose the depth of your colour, ranging from a subtle light glow to a dark tropical look. With the wide range of tanning solutions available, you can literally pick and customise what shade of brown you want your skin to be. You can start off with a single application of a light shade, and add to it gradually until you are happy with the final colour of your skin.

The results from a spray tan are much better than applying creams and lotions by hand, plus the application process is a lot less messy. Providing you allow the tanning solution to dry thoroughly before getting dressed, there should be no rub off onto your clothing – something that can’t be said for some tanning creams and lotions.

Spray tans fade naturally over time and can be topped up as often as necessary. Spray tanning isn’t an expensive process either and in most cases a single application is sufficient to get the tan you want – unlike sunbeds where you often need numerous sessions to achieve your perfect tan. So if you get an even, all-over perfect tan in one session without the sun shining – what more could you ask for?

A spray tan can last up to 10 days, and best of all, you’ll have no tanning marks from your bikini in the sun.  Additionally, many sunless tanning products can help to hydrate the skin, providing plenty of essential vitamins and minerals.  If that isn’t convincing enough, we don’t know what is.