Hormones & Tanning: Why They Matter 🌿

Did you know that your hormones can play a role in how your tan turns out? Yup! Hormonal changes can affect your skin's reaction to tanning products, leading to unexpected results, like a more pronounced orange tint or uneven color.

Here’s why:

Pregnancy & hormonal fluctuations: When you're pregnant or experiencing hormonal shifts (like those from birth control or menopause), your skin may react differently to DHA. The increased melanin production can make your tan appear deeper or more golden, but it can also cause some unevenness or discoloration, including that unwanted orange hue.

Hormonal imbalances: Conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or thyroid imbalances can affect how your skin absorbs tanning products. This might result in patches or an unnatural undertone, especially if the skin is more sensitive than usual.

Sun exposure: Hormones can also make you more sensitive to the sun, affecting the way your skin tans or burns. This can influence how a spray tan or self-tan appears on your skin, and may lead to darker or uneven results if you’re overexposed.

What about your period? 🌸

Hormonal fluctuations can affect your skin in a few ways that may impact your tan. Here’s how:

Hormones like estrogen and progesterone can make your skin more sensitive during your period. This means it may react differently to tanning products, potentially leading to uneven application or a patchy tan.

Periods can also cause fluctuations in hydration levels. If your skin is drier or feels more textured than usual, it might absorb the tanning product unevenly, which can result in streaks or an uneven color.

Some women experience oily skin during their period, which could affect how tanning products adhere to your skin, potentially making the tan develop less evenly.

While being on your period might cause minor changes to your skin's reaction to tanning, it's still totally possible to get a beautiful, even tan.

Just make sure to hydrate, exfoliate, and maybe give your skin a little extra love

before tanning. Chat with you professional spray tan artist before your tan to achieve a flawless tan no matter where you are in your cycle! 🌟