St. Tropez tanning
St Tropez are one of the original tanning companies and have been at the forefront of sunless tanning for many years so they have learnt a thing or two about how to look and feel fabulous. Every St.Tropez product has been developed with an expert advice team made up of leading figures from beauty, fashion, film and television – where perfect results are non-negotiable. Expert Advice will give you the very best self tan or spray tan. You’ll get A-list results, first time, every time.
Salon treatments for a professional and flawless tan
St. Tropez is the first choice of professionals and beginners the world over because every product is created to deliver a beautiful even tan, every time. For a flawless finish, there’s nothing quite like a professional touch – that’s why our salon treatments are so popular. Choose from the hand-applied Original Treatment for a rich, bronze long-lasting glow or a Spray Tan which delivers a flawless finish in minutes.
Original treatment
The Original Treatment is a luxurious pampering hour-long treat which delivers exceptionally smooth, rich bronze results. The treatment begins with a full body exfoliation to prepare the skin for tanning. The therapist will then custom-blend the Bronzing Lotion and apply to the entire body before buffing to finish.
Before treatment advice:
- Skin should be free from self tan, perfume, deodorant or aromatherapy oils
- Waxing or shaving should be completed at least 24 hours prior to the treatment
- Wear dark, loose fitting clothing with dark coloured underwear. The colour may stain light hair, man-made fibres and wool
- We recommend you have a patch test prior to every treatment
After treatment advice:
- Do not shower or bathe for a minimum of 4 hours after your treatment
- Do not participate in any activity which may cause perspiration for at least 12 hours after the treatment
- The guide colour can be left on overnight although it may transfer onto bed linen. It will wash out of cotton, but not so easily from man-made fibres or wool
Keep your tan looking gorgeous for longer:
- Apply St. Tropez Body Moisturiser or St. Tropez Body Butter daily
- Exfoliate your skin with St. Tropez Body Polish every 2-3 days to ensure even fading
- After showering pat the skin dry rather than rubbing
- Avoid swimming pools as chlorine can bleach the tan
Spray tan treatment
The St. Tropez Spray Tan Treatment is the quickest way to get a professional finish. Delivered in around 15 minutes, the spray is quick drying and now features Aromaguard™ fragrance technology which eliminates the tell-tale self tan aroma by a minimum of 70%.
Male tanning
Of course, a healthy-looking tan that exactly suits your natural skin tone appeals to everyone – certainly not just women. Today, men have discovered our totally natural-looking, sunless tanning products that deliver professional results they can count on. So, for a healthy, toned colour at the gym, at the start of a holiday or a big night out, guys know that St. Tropez will give them an all-over, even colour that will help make them look great and never fake.
Whether you choose to treat yourself at home or book in for one of our convenient salon appointments, You can rely on St. Tropez to give you a healthy glow.
10 steps to the perfect self tan
1. If you’re a tanning junkie, make sure you exfoliate regularly to avoid build up as several layers of tan can result in an uneven result.
2. Any waxing or shaving should be done more than 24 hours before your tan.
3. Give yourself a good all-over polish and apply plenty of moisturiser the night before to get your skin as silky as possible. The most common cause of a patchy tan is dry skin, so it’s crucial to moisturise problem areas (wrists and hands, elbows, knees, ankles and feet) immediately prior to self tan application.
4. Keep palms tan-free – try using latex gloves or our applicator mitt when applying, then simply sweep the backs of the hands with self tan diluted with moisturiser. Our Tan Remover– which you can use for up to four hours after tanning – removes any unwanted tan.
5. When you’re applying your tan, make sure you’re covered all over. Don’t worry if you go over the same area twice – the tan will only be patchy if you miss a bit, not if you double up.
6. Make sure you don’t rub in your gradual or self tan. Gentle smoothing is all you need, then you can let the product do its work. Rubbing may make the finish uneven.
7. Try to avoid washing your hands for as long as possible in the development time – a minimum of 2 hours. Try a hand sanitiser or wipes instead.
8. Your tan won’t get deeper the longer you leave it – once it’s been on for the required amount of time (check the pack) it will have given you the natural-looking golden colour you’re after. For a deeper tan, re-apply on successive days – 2 – 3 days in a row will give you a really deep, rich bronze tan.
9. When you’ve applied your tan wear loose, dark clothing and avoid tight-fitting underwear. Anything that’s pressing on the skin may make the results a bit patchy.
10. The hands and face will fade quicker than the rest of the body so apply Rapide Face to the face and the backs of the hands to keep your tan looking fresher for longer. For a colour boost for the rest of the body, try using St Tropez Self Tan Intensifier every 2-3 days – but don’t forget to polish and moisturise, too, or your colour won’t fade evenly.
St Tropez Retail Products
We carry a fabulous range of St Tropez self tanning products all year round. So if you are planning a wedding, a summer holiday or you just want to look good all year round, we have the perfect St Tropez product for you. Ask your therapist after your next tanning session at Body Magic.