The Fitzpatrick Scale and DHA Levels
The Fitzpatrick Scale is based on 6 skin types and relates to a skins susceptibility to the sun.
How Tanning Works
DHA is the active ingredient that creates the tan. The skin is comprised of two main layers the epidermis on the outside and the dermis on the inside. The epidermis has layers, the deepest layer is called the stratum basale and the outer most layer is called the stratum corneum. It is the dead skin cells located in the stratum corneum that change colour with the application of a spray tan.
No More Orange!
Many of you would have seen those awful orange tans and asked yourself why? How does this happen and what is the cause.
Which Tan is Best For Me
Black Magic Tan has created a range of solutions to suit every skin type and deliver a different touch, feel and tone on the skin.
BOOK REVIEW: Your Body’s Many Cries For Water
This small book delivers a powerful message that everyone should read if they are interested in their health.
Know Your Clients Underlying Skin Tone
Understanding about skin tone is important for all cosmetic purposes and tanning is no exception.
Skin Protection: Be Sun Alert
The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the best natural source of vitamin D.
However, too much UV exposure from the sun and other sources, such as solariums , are the major cause of sunburn, premature ageing, eye damage and skin damage leading to skin cancer.
Wake Up Defined!
Beautiful eyebrows define the face and show your eyes off to their best advantage. If your brows are looking a little worse for wear, don’t despair, there is a solution!
Are You A Porcelain Princess?
This is an important message if you have porcelain skin and wanting the best possible skin tone when getting a spray tan.
Should Tanning Be The Same For Everyone ?
As a brand one of the most common things we hear from clients is that they slept in a particular tan even though the advised rinse time was just a couple of hours!