SELF-TANNINGLevel 3 Beauty Therapy

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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)

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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.

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

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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.

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

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Immediately after a heat treatment or hair removal

Contact lenses

Respiratory conditions

Skin conditions

Positive (allergic) reaction to patch test

Skin erythema

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.

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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