Spray Tanning:
Radiant Skin
High Vibes
So You
Don’t leave your most sacred moments to an amateur. Whether it’s your wedding day, birthday, anniversary, vacation, concert, retreat, or soulful celebration, the tan may fade, but your memories last forever.
The Gold Standard of Glow
Experience the best airbrush spray tan in Denver. At So You Boutique, we believe a tan is more than just color—it’s an infusion of confidence. We use an organic, dermatologist-developed solution from Body Bronze Products that is UV-free, odor-free, and guaranteed never orange.
We come to you with our Mobile Goddess Services.
Host a tanning party and let us treat you and your circle like the celestial beings you are.
Align Your Inner & Outer Radiance
You don’t need a “reason” to glow—do it because it shifts your energy. When you look in the mirror and love what you see, you vibrate at a higher frequency. You move with more grace, lead with more energy, and show up as the best version of yourself.
“When you feel good, you vibrate with beauty. A tan isn’t just a look; it’s a mood.”
The So You Difference: Why Airbrush Spray Tan?
- Clean & Conscious: Our formula was developed by a dermatologist and skin cancer survivor. It’s the safe, healthy alternative for the sun-conscious soul.
- Artistry Over Machines: A professional artist hand-sculpts your tan, highlighting your natural muscle tone and contours in a way a booth never could.
- The Olive-Base Secret: No “Oompa-Loompa” energy here. Our olive-base tones ensure a natural, sun-kissed finish that complements your unique skin chemistry.
- Skin-Blurring Magic: Our solution acts like a real-life filter, gently camouflaging veins, cellulite, and stretch marks while hydrating your skin.
- Scent-Free Alchemy: All of the glow, none of that “tanning” smell.
Spray Tanning Information
- Shower, shave and exfoliate
Shaving and waxing is recommended 8-24 hours before your appointment. Do not use exfoliates containing oils. Exfoliating gloves work best; baking soda works well, too (work into a paste and scrub). Pay attention to rough skin areas like knees, elbows, ankles and the tops of your feet. - Do not apply lotions, perfumes or deodorants
These act as barrier layers and could cause you to turn GREEN. - Remove face makeup
These act as barriers and affect the depth of the tan. Do not put your bra back on after your pre-tan shower. Unless its freshly washed, it will have lotion and deodorant residue on it and will coat your skin. Eye make-up is OK to leave on. - Apply concealer
To avoid age spots, freckles, moles, etc. from getting darker, apply a cosmetic concealer over the spots or areas to block the solution and give an appearance of even color. - Plan your clothing
You can choose to tan in the buff, a dark swimsuit or undergarments. Men must wear shorts or briefs.
Have dark, loose fitting clothing and flip flops to wear afterward. Do not wear wool, nylon, lycra, spandex, leather, suede or silk fabrics during the treatment.
We recommend not to wear tight clothing (no bras!) until after your first shower, but if you must, wait AT LEAST 2 hours. Tight clothing will rub on your tan, causing it to develop unevenly.
- Allow your tan to dry completely.
- Do not touch your skin while drying.
- Do not wet your skin, moisturize or take a shower for at least 8 hours or more. The longer the solution has to react with your skin, the better.
- Avoid exercising or perspiring.
This may cause your tan to streak until the first shower. Use a towel for leather and light colored seats on warm days and an umbrella for rainy days. - When showering, wash with a mild shower gel and use a mesh shower puff lightly.
Don’t be concerned if some color washes off, this is the cosmetic bronzer. Always pat dry with a towel and don’t rub skin dry. - Moisturize twice or more daily with alcohol-free lotion.
Hydrated skin makes your tan last longer. Alcohol-based products are drying to the skin and will make your tan fade more quickly.
Use MD Bronze, MD Spray or MD Face to maintain the color before your next visit. - Avoid exfoliating and any hair-removal creams or bleaching products.
- Avoid long, hot showers/baths, hot tubs, pools and oceans.
If so, use waterproof sunscreen to seal it in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Airbrush tanning is the application of a fine-mist bronze solution, through an airgun, by a trained and certified technician. The solution contains DHA plus an instant bronzer. It sprays on evenly to give a natural-looking tan without steaks or orange coloring.
Absolutely! Airbrush tanning has no exposure to damaging UV rays, and is the recommended source for sunless tanning by the American Academy of Dermatology. They also state the most effective products available are sunless or self-tanning products that contain Dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which has been used in cosmetics for over 30 years and has been listed with the FDA since 1973. It is considered safe to color skin. However, if you are allergic to self-tanners, you may be allergic to the solutions in airbrush tanning.
If you feel you have highly sensitive skin, or have any doubts, we recommend a small localized test spray before receiving a full body tan.
Airbrush tanning has an active ingredient called Dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which is a natural carbohydrate compound derived from beets or cane sugar. DHA is approved by the FDA for supplements, creams, lotions and tanning solutions. It has a health risk of zero, and is considered a non-toxic material. The DHA is absorbed in the skin to tint the pigment over time, while a light bronzer shows up externally on the skin for an instant look. As dead skin sheds, the tan fades.
Women may tan in undergarments, swimwear or nothing at all, depending on what makes them most comfortable. Men must wear boxers, shorts or swim trunks. Dark loose fitting clothing should be put on after a few minutes of drying.
See pre-tanning preparations. Make sure you are clean, shaved and wearing no lotions, make-up or deodorant to ensure the solutions absorbs evenly and most effectively.
Your tan should last 7-10 days. The more moisturized you keep your skin, the longer your tan will last. Always moisturize after showering. Keep from exfoliating until prior to your next tanning session, so it will fade slowly and evenly.
The actual spray tan should take 7-10 minutes, not including set-up and break-down time. Total time for a mobile session that comes to you should take less than 30 minutes from set-up to finish.
You will have some of the bronzer rub off on clothing and bedding, but it washes out easily. We recommend putting something down on any cloth furniture before you sit, but if you do get some bronzer on furniture, it too will wash off.
Although DHA is not harmful, if you are pregnant and nursing, you should consult your doctor first!
The Healthy Bronze airbrush tan is applied by a certified technician to specifically spray every area evenly, being sure not to get too dark or too light in any one area. With a spray booth, there are areas that can’t be reached and areas that get more spray than others. An airbrush tan is customized for you body and your skin, whereas a spray booth is one color, one spray, for everyone. For an even, natural-looking tan, airbrush tanning is far superior.
First and for most, SAFETY. UV rays have been proven dangerous and damaging for your skin, causing skin cancer and pre-mature aging. Also, airbrush tanning gives you an even over-all glow instantly the first time, comparable to approximately 5-6 tanning bed sessions.
There are many variables that affect the quality of an airbrushed tan. Spray tan solution reacts differently with different skin types, so not all skin will tan the same. The better condition your skin is in, the better your tan will look and last. Certain foods, medications and “that time of the month” can affect the pH balance of your skin. This imbalance can affect the tone, depth and fading of the tan. You can only get a “light skinned” person so dark without them turning “orange.” It’s a fact, too much DHA equals orange. That’s why we have SEVERAL levels of color to customize each individual’s tan.
Our tanning solution does not provide any sun protection and it does not contain any sunscreen. Make sure to apply sunscreen to prevent sunburn when outdoors.
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Michelle E
I’m always a little nervous to spray tan but Thuy made me feel so comfortable. She took her time with the tan and made sure I was dry before sending me on my way. The tan looked great and stayed through my trip!
First time doing spray tan and she made it easy! Came highly recommended and it looked great!
Annie C
I always have a great experience getting spray tan’s from Thuy (“Twee”)! She makes you feel very comfortable and cared for. She makes the experience very holistic and personalized, it’s not just about looking good, it’s about feeling confident, radiant, and empowered.
The spray tan itself was flawless – natural, even, and glowing, with zero streaks/orange tones. She’ll always provide before/after tips to make sure you get the most out of the tan for the longest duration.
Always an above and beyond experience!
Quinn D
I got my very first ever spray tan from Thuy and her associate before my trip to Mexico. I was a little nerve because I didn’t know what to expect. But they eased my nervousness and made it a very pleasant experience. My tan lasted longer then I expected and I had that sunkissed glow for all of my trip. I highly recommend getting a spray tan from Thuy. She uses all natural products and my skin had no issues. Thank you Thuy for making my first experience a great one.
Thuy is the absolute best! She is the only person I go to for spray tans and she has always done an excellent job!
Teri K
I have been seeing Thuy for spray tans for quite some time now and she is by far the BEST! The results are awesome never have I ever felt orange and you don’t get that yucky smell that most spray tans have! She is very welcoming and makes you feel super comfortable which is what kept me going back! I will never go anywhere else. I would highly recommend the rapid tan. I tried it the for the first time and it definitely won’t be the last!!!
Have you ever thought of having your own spray tanning business?
Spray tanning has oddly been a business that has brought me so much joy and joy to others. I started it as a side gig, mobile, then worked out of a salon, then into my studio. You can have it as big or small as you want, I’ll show you how. With todays economy, its a great way to have a FUN side hustle.
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