Mystic Tan
The MyMyst System™
You’re about to experience the ULTIMATE in UV-Free tanning with the revolutionary MyMyst system, allowing you to choose the Tanning Myst that’s right for you. Personalize your sunless experience with our new Glow to Dark Customizable Formulations designed for all skin types, tones and your desired color.
Best Practices
Whether you’re a first timer or a Sunless tanning veteran, here are a few tips to help you get the best results when bronzing your bod.
•On the night prior to your sunless tanning session, use a non-oil based exfoliant to properly even out the skin’s surface.
•Always shave the night before rather than the day of a tanning session. Shaving closes the pores and makes sunless tanner absorption more difficult.
•On the day of your sunless tanning session, shower prior to use – but don’t apply lotion. Clean, freshly washed skin is the key to a good tan.
•Always wait at least 4 hours after your sunless tanning session before showering or any water activities.
•To prolong and protect your color, add a gradual sunless tanning daily moisturizer to your regimen.
For best results always use products that are specifically designed for pre and post sunless tanning. Over the counter products may interfere with the overall sunless process.
Step-by-step video demonstration
Before and After results from two Xclusive Tan customers
Questions and Answers
WHAT IS MYSTIC TAN?
WHAT IS MAGNETAN TECHNOLOGY?
WHAT IS MYSTIC TAN TANNING MYST?
WHAT IS DHA AND HOW SAFE IS IT?
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR IN THE MYSTIC TAN?
SHOULD I COVER MY HAIR WHILE TANNING IN THE MYSTIC TAN?
HOW LONG SHOULD I WAIT AFTER A SESSION BEFORE SHOWERING?
WILL SWIMMING AFFECT MY TAN?
WILL MY SKIN LOOK ORANGE?
DOES MYSTIC TAN TANNING MYST HAVE ANY SMELL AFTER CONTACT WITH MY SKIN?
ARE THERE WAYS TO ENHANCE THE MYSTIC TAN® RESULTS?
WHAT IS MYSTIC TAN?
It’s a private, self-contained system that employs a patented revolutionary spray on process to apply uniform amounts of Mystic Tan Tanning Myst to the entire body in just seconds. When the tanning session is complete, the tanner simply steps out, towels off any excess myst, dresses and exits.
WHAT IS MAGNETAN TECHNOLOGY?
MagneTan application technology is Mystic’s patented process that uses the human body’s own magnetic properties to attract Mystic Tan Tanning Myst to every exposed surface of the skin. When genuine Mystic Tan Tanning Myst passes through the patented spray nozzle, the micro-particles of myst are polarized, taking the characteristics of “tiny magnets.” These particles adhere evenly, and in a precise uniform amount to the exposed skin to create a smooth, even, natural-looking tan.
WHAT IS MYSTIC TAN TANNING MYST?
The Mystic Tan Tanning Mysts are patented self-tanning formulations designed especially for use in Mystic Tan Systems. Our sunless tanning formulations contain DHA, the FDA approved active ingredient that produces the long-term tan effect. When applied, DHA reacts with the proteins in the skin’s superficial layer to form golden brown color. Your skin begins to darken two to three hours after application and reaches its peak color within 24 hours. The color will gradually fade through natural exfoliation, just like a tan from the sun.
WHAT IS DHA AND HOW SAFE IS IT?
DHA is dihydroxyacetone, a carbohydrate (monosaccharide sugar) compound approved by the FDA for use in externally applied sunless tanning solutions. DHA is usually derived from a vegetable source like beets or sugar cane. Its properties as a skin darkener were discovered in the 1920s but weren’t marketed as such until the 1960s when Coppertone® introduced Quick Tan.® It was added to the FDA’s list of approved cosmetic ingredients in the 1970s. DHA is the tanning ingredient used in the Mystic Tan Tanning Myst™ that has produced more than 50 million sunless tans with no documented reports of adverse effects.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR IN THE MYSTIC TAN?
Most people wear nothing. Since the room is completely private, going for all-over treatment is completely up to you. However, if you do wear a bathing suit of underwear, please note that it may become stained. The Insta-Color Bronzer used in our Bronzer Formulation is water-soluble and should wash out, but the DHA may permanently stain what you wear during the tanning session.
SHOULD I COVER MY HAIR WHILE TANNING IN THE MYSTIC TAN?
Many customers wear a disposable shower cap, provided by the salon, to keep hair dry. Other customers choose to get their treatment without covering their hair. The Mystic Tan Tanning Myst does not penetrate the hair follicle. However, if you use our Insta-Color Bronzer formulation and have very light or white hair, it may become temporarily stained.
HOW LONG SHOULD I WAIT AFTER A SESSION BEFORE SHOWERING?
To give the DHA enough time to fully set, we recommend waiting a minimum of 4 hours after a Mystic Tan” session. Showering sooner may diminish the intensity of the tan. If you tanned using our Insta-Color Bronzer™ formulation it will wash off in the shower, but the DHA that creates your longer-lasting tan will remain.
WILL SWIMMING AFFECT MY TAN?
Swimming in chlorinated water or salt water can fade the Mystic Tan® results, cause possible streaking and will diminish the length of your tan. However, normal activities such as bathing, showering or physical activities will not affect the quality of the tan.
WILL MY SKIN LOOK ORANGE?
Not at all. Before Mystic Tan®, most self-tanners were creams and lotions applied by hand. That meant inconsistent coverage. Too much lotion applied in one place left the skin looking orange. Not enough lotion left unattractive streaks. Mystic’s MagneTan ‘ technology ensures that a uniform micro-spray of Mystic Tan Tanning Myst™ covers the entire body in the exact amount required to produce a smooth, even, natural-looking tan.
DOES MYSTIC TAN TANNING MYST HAVE ANY SMELL AFTER CONTACT WITH MY SKIN?
Some people notice a slight starchy smell on their skin a few hours after a tanning session. This is simply the DHA reacting to proteins in your skin and it fades away fairly quickly.
ARE THERE WAYS TO ENHANCE THE MYSTIC TAN® RESULTS?
Yes, the Mystic Tan product line features ingredients that are specially formulated for Sunless Tanning. Over the counter products are not formulated for Sunless Tanning. They may block the tan’s application and impede the development process. Check out Mystic’s complete line of products, designed to prolong, protect and enhance your sunless tanning experience. To make the most out of your Mystic Tan experience go online to: www.mystictan.com
