The Tan Authority

Welcome to the Custom Tan's "The Tan Authority" Blog. Your go-to source for expert tanning tips, product guides, and skincare advice. Whether you're new to self-tanning or a seasoned glow-getter, we’re here to help you achieve flawless, streak-free results. Proudly Australian made, vegan, and cruelty-free. Because your glow should feel as good as it looks.

Eliminate Spray Tan Odor: Custom Tan pH Balancing Primer

Eliminate Spray Tan Odor: Custom Tan pH Balancing Primer

How to Eliminate Spray Tan Odor: Why Custom Tan’s pH Balancing Primer Spray Works If ...
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Why you should choose a spray tan over an automated spray booth?

Why you should choose a spray tan over an automated spray booth?

Get a flawless, even glow with a custom spray tan better color match, expert care, and no missed spots. Ditch the booth, go personalized.

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Can You Wear SPF With Fake Tan? Yes, and Here's How to Do It Right

Can You Wear SPF With Fake Tan? Yes, and Here's How to Do It Right

Wearing fake tan? Don’t skip sunscreen! Learn how to wear SPF with self-tanner to protect your skin and extend your glow.

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How to make your tan last!

How to make your tan last!

Learn about our top tips to make your spray tan last longer!

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How to fix a wet spray tan - What to do if my fake tan gets rained on?

How to fix a wet spray tan - What to do if my fake tan gets rained on?

While water usually gives life, it's the absolute enemy to spray tanning.  Here's some ...
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How To Achieve The Perfect Sun-Kissed Tan While Nourishing And Protecting Your Skin

How To Achieve The Perfect Sun-Kissed Tan While Nourishing And Protecting Your Skin

  Your holiday is booked and your bags are packed. The only thing left to do now is get...
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How To Start Your Very Own Spray Tanning Business

How To Start Your Very Own Spray Tanning Business

As a business model, the spray tanning industry is BOOMING! If you’re a fan of the tan, consider starting a side-hustle as a professional spray tanner?
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Trackside Tanning Tips for Faux Glow Fillies

Trackside Tanning Tips for Faux Glow Fillies

Frock, check, fascinator, check - Faux Glow?  Here's how not to f up your fake tan this race

 

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Choose Custom Tan for the very Best Spray Tan Solution

If you're following anything tanning related on Instagram, chances are you've come across our super brand and seen the results of our spray tan

 

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How To Achieve The Perfect Bridal Spray Tan

There is no question about it – a nice, well-applied tan will give you that perfect glow. And if we’re only talking about weddings, it’s the glow from the bride that counts the most.

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8 Reasons To Choose Your Spray Tanning Solution Wisely

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8 Reasons To Choose Your Spray Tanning Solution Wisely

Tanning is a quick beauty fix for pale skin. It is also a solution to people who want to get that instant glow while staying at home. If you’re a woman who loves getting that sun-kissed skin but does not have the time and luxury to spend hours on a beach, a spray tanning solution may be your best friend.   More...

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Top Tanning Questions for 2016

 Whoah - well that was a very fast 6 months.  Soon we'll be saying hello H2 2016.  I've pulled together a list of the top questions asked about spray tanning in the past 6 months.  

If you have any questions

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How To Spray Tan – Learn Spray Tanning With Spray Tan Courses Online

How To Spray Tan – Learn Spray Tanning With Spray Tan Courses Online

One of the most preventable forms of cancer is skin cancer.  For over 100 years Austral...
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Can you spray tan while pregnant?

 

 Is fake tanning safe for pregnancy?

You've got the pregnancy glow - but you still really want to rock your sunless tan.  Is it safe while you have a bun in the oven? 

 

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How long after a spray tan can I shower?

 

Just exactly when you should be showering after your spray tanning appointment?

Your Tan Girl tells you that you can wash your tan off after 2 hours - but really can you, and what else do you need to know? 

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Do you really need an air filtration system for your spray tanning?

The most non-glamourous side to spray tanning is definitely the over spray.  It gets absolutely everywhere, and the more you spray tan, the more over spray is in the air.

What happens to the air when you spray tan?

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Am I allergic to spray tan? Why you may get an allergic reaction to fake tan



 

Does your skin react negatively to spray tan?

Sometimes your skin isn't as excited as you are about your bronzing session.  Even if you don't traditionally have a reaction to fake tans, sometimes you get thrown a curve ball and can have an unexpected reaction.

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Makeup hacks: 5 hot tricks from the professionals


                            Photo: David Reid Photography

Makeup wasn’t meant to be a hard task, ladies. Not at all. You don't have to spend hours in front of a mirror to get it just right.

Any Google search including the words “makeup” and “hack” will uncover thousands of tricks and tips that will change your life forever.
From hair to makeup, there are shortcuts to help you look glam and get out the door in record time.

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Benefits of Argan Oil and uses for Argan Oil in Tanning



 

It's this time of year that skin tends to take a hammering.  Argan oil otherwise known as Moroccan oil has so many versatile benefits, we simply had to add it to our tanning range and beyond. 

History of Argan Oil  

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Why Don't My Legs Tan? - The reasons why legs don't tan anymore


Photocred: @tansbyrachael using Customtan 

Amazing fake tan - tick, but why aren't my legs tanning?  Or worst still - why do I have brown dots in my pores? 

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