Years ago I yearned to have a sunkissed bronze tan, however having the whitest of white Scottish skin with freckles that only goes red and then back to white in the sun made that pretty much impossible.
I did the same as many other young women, I used sunbeds (wouldn’t go near one now), tried fake tans, sat out in the sun with Factor 50 million, but nothing worked. I pretty much gave up on having beautifully tanned skin like a surfer chick from California. Instead I embraced my Dita Von Teese side and went with being (snow) white.
Being a bikini fitness athlete means that I need to get my tan on for the competitions and both my husband and I were wondering how I would look with a bit of colour, so off I went to my friend Google and started searching for an experienced spray tanner in Rotterdam who uses biological / the least chemically charged products, as after cancer I have been minimising the chemicals that I come into contact with. After pressing “Google Search” I came across Deborah’s Spray Tan.
Awesome customer service!
I got in touch with Deborah (via WhatsApp) and she answered all my questions immediately. What customer service. I really appreciate being able to contact a business and have a fast response, so I was already impressed. She told me about the products she used, how it is applied, how it will be done etc. She provided me with full instructions, pre-tan, to ensure long lasting beautiful colour. I was prepared and excited!
Before, during and after
24 hours before our appointment I had to shower, shave and exfoliate (very well).
On the day itself – NO moisturiser and NO deo. Wear black / dark coloured baggy clothes to the appointment and take an umbrella if it’s raining (as any drop of water will mess up the tan).
After the spray tan – NO washing your hands and NO shower until the designated time after being sprayed.
The product
At the appointment
Deborah really took her time explaining how she would apply the tan and how it develops. I love to know as much as I can about things so felt grateful that she told me everything without asking. You can see she is passionate about her work and loves what she is doing. I felt totally at ease and it was a joy being tanned by her.
The result and my thoughts
Wonderful! Not too light and not too dark. I honestly felt like I had returned from a month in Rio. I felt sunkissed and like I had a natural tan – no orange fake tannedness at all. No streaks, no marks. A perfect all around tan.
Friends and family noticed immediately that there was something different. My female friends and family noticed it was because I was tanned, the guys thought there was something different but wasn’t sure what haha. One thing is for sure, my happiness shined and radiated through with my new tanned, glowing self.
I would highly recommend Deborah and getting a spray tan – it is not only awesome for a wedding, event, holiday, summer or photoshoot but also as a way to give yourself a little boost. Happiness in a (spray) can, haha. I certainly felt good and we all know when we feel good it shines through and you look good. I even feel more tonned and slimmer with the tan.
How long did it last?
I’m writing and posting this 7 days after having it done and I’m still tanned. Of course the first 2 days were darker, but the colour is still there. Deborah had told me that it lasts for 5-7 days, depending on several factors. Taking showers instead of baths will sustain the tan, as will moisturising every day / night. I opted to buy and try the Vita Liberata tan extender from Deborah, which has certainly helped maintain the tan and colour. This product is also organic and free from SLS and parabens.
Conclusion
I’m a big fan. Very satisfied with the result and I have already made my next appointment. Deborah, thanks so much for everything and see you soon.
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GETFOXFIT | IFBB Bikini Fitness Athlete & Kidney Cancer Survivor Lisanne Keir 