Self-Tanning

1. Self-Tanning Level 3 Beauty Therapy

2. How does it work? • Self tan contains an ingredient called Dihydroyacitone (DHA) which is a colourless sugar. • DHA reacts with the Amino acids found in our skin and causes a temporary colour change- the tan. • This chemical reaction takes place on the outer most layer of the skin. • As this layer of skin is being continually shed, the tan will last between 5-7 days.

3. Sterilisation and disinfection • Showers- Must be cleaned after every use to avoid cross infection • Floors- Must be cleaned, disinfected and dried after every client • Filters- Must be cleaned and changed at regular intervals • Bins- must be lined and changed everyday or when needed • Water tanks- Found in automated spray booths. Risk assessments must be carried out to test for bacteria and possible legionella bacteria which can leads to legionnaires’ disease by inhaling small droplets of water

4. Preparing the work area • Consider other treatments when booking in a spray tan • Floors should be non-slip and easy to clean • Ensure that equipment is regularly serviced • Ensure you have enough space to work • Check that the lighting is adequate

5. Preparing work area continued…. • Ensure you have a sufficient amount of solution • Check pressure gauges and fluid tank levels (automated systems) • Have paper pants, hair net and goggles ready • Cover couch, trolley and floor wherever needed to prevent staining

6. Preparation of the beauty therapist Therapists should use the following personal protective equipment (PPE) • Hands should be washed adequately prior to treatment • The therapists hands should be protected by using gloves- this will prevent staining and contact dermatitis • Uniforms can be protected by using aprons • A face mask can be work to prevent the inhalation of excess airborne particles • Long hair should be tied back

7. Consultation and prior advice Advice for spray tanning or manual tanning should be given prior to the appointment to ensure the client is suitable for treatment. Advice guides can be given prior to the treatment to give that personal touch! It should contain the following advice: • Hypersensitive skin or known allergies- Client should have a patch test to assess suitability • Any form of hair removal should be performed 24 hours prior to tan

8. Continued… • The client should exfoliate the evening before the tan, or morning of (if appointment is in evening) spray tan. • Client should come in loose, dark clothing • Explain that paper pants are provided or they can wear their own underwear (recommend to use older underwear in this case)

9. Continued…. • No moisturiser should be worn the day of tan • Minimal deodorant on day of tan • Make-up must be removed • Jewellery must be removed for treatment • Other treatments must not be carried out prior or after tan.

10. other information • Inform client of treatment timings; Spray tan- 30mins, Manual tan- 60mins • If the client is receiving an automated they must be informed of the poses they are required to do (typically 4) • The required colour must be agreed with the client- this will vary from person to person dependant on how well they tan the sun

11. Continued… • If a client has stretch marks or recently healed skin- the colour of the tan may differ in these areas • If the client has a tattoo, it may appear faded when the tan is initially applied • All details must be checked and signed prior to treatment. Treatment details must be recorded. • Under 16’s must have parental consent. • Invite the client to ask questions- tanning is a treatment clients can be nervous about! • Check for contraindications before treatment.

12. Contra indications • Pregnancy- Hormonal changes in the body could cause the colour to change. No services should be carried out in the first 3 months • Hypersensitive skin or allergies- Test patch • Infectious skin conditions • Cuts and abrasions • Recent tattoos/scar tissue

13. Continued… • Immediately after a heat treatment or hair removal • Contact lenses • Respiratory conditions • Skin conditions • Positive (allergic) reaction to patch test • Skin erythema

14. Contra actions • Erythema- caused by an allergy to the product- irritation, burning sensation and swelling could occur. • Respiratory problems- could be cause by airborne particles being inhaled. • Watery eyes- irritated by product, goggles can be used to prevent this • Fainting- make sure the client is confortable any hydrated • Nausea- inhalation of airborne product could cause nausea.

15. Getting the client ready • Choose the correct colour to suit client, usually a choice of light medium or dark • Client should have exfoliated been exfoliated prior to treatment if not having it at the salon • Make-up and jewellery must be removed • Client is to put on paper pants and hair net

16. Continued… • Therapist applies barrier cream to elbows, knees, hands and feet • The therapist should make sure the hairline and ears are exposed from the hair net • Explain to the client what it will feel like and where you are going to start

17. Automated booths • Client prepares their skin prior to treatment. • A large compressor sprays liquid product in a fine mist over the client. • The client must change position (unusually 4 times) in order to cover the whole body. • Drying time is around 5-10 minutes • Its quick, easy and requires little of a therapists time • Offers total privacy to client • Isn’t personalised to client

18. Spray gun application • Client prepares the skin prior to treatment • Requires a client to stand in a tent or tanning station • The tan is applied by a therapist using a spray gun • Allows tan to be personalised to client and no areas are missed • Drying time is around 5-10 minutes • Quick and easy to do

19. Airbrush application • Client prepares the skin prior to treatment • A small pen like spray gun is used to apply tan • It is used to perform corrective work such as concealing Vitiligo

20. Manual application • Seen as a more luxurious option as the tan is massaged in. • The client is exfoliated and the tan is applied by the therapist. • This treatment takes longer to do- around 60 minutes • Tan can be applied and adapted to the client

21. Poor tanning results • Incorrect choice in colour- Tan too light or too dark • Uneven application • Incorrect application technique • Tan corrector products- to be used within 5 hours of tan application • Orange or ashy cast to skin- caused by over application or incorrect choice of solution

22. Aftercare advice • Do not touch the skin during the application or while the tan is still on • Wash tan off after 8 hours • Do not get skin wet before the 8 hours • Avoid activities which will make you sweat • Wear dark, loose clothing • Avoid face masks or AHA products • Exfoliate or buff skin for even fading • Apply moisturiser to keep skin hydrated • Tan extenders can be used to prolong effect of tan