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A softer canvas
Renewal slows with age, so color stays on the surface a little longer and shows texture more readily. A lighter depth sits gently on fine lines, and an even tone softens the look of discoloration.
For Mature Skin · Hydration First
A bronze
that respects your skin.
Your skin has earned a softer hand. Hydration comes first, the formula is chosen to read as your own complexion, and the aftercare is written in the language of comfort, not rules.
Why The Protocol Adapts
Hydration is the protocol.
Skin changes with age: renewal slows, the surface tends to be drier, and texture becomes more visible. All of it is easy to plan for.
ii.
Hydration is the difference
Consistent moisturizing in the weeks before makes an enormous difference. Dehydrated skin shows on a tan right away, as a crackly look, because the tan sits in the outer layers.
iii.
Pat, never rub
Rubbing is a form of exfoliation. Patting dry with a soft, dark towel is the smallest change, and it matters. Jana walks you through it before you leave.
Preparation, Gently
Gentle weeks. All hydration.
The ideal, not a rule. A little water, a little moisturizer, a glove in the shower, and the rest goes easily.
The Weeks Before
Hydrate, outside and in
Moisturize consistently and drink plenty of water. Consistently hydrated skin takes color more evenly.
Every Shower
Gentle exfoliation
A textured glove with light pressure, daily, including the morning of your appointment. Give elbows, knees, ankles and the backs of the heels a little extra attention.
Skincare
Tell Jana, stop nothing
You do not need to stop anything on your own. Retinoids and exfoliating acids speed fading; niacinamide and hyaluronic acid are generally compatible. For any prescription product, your doctor has the final word.
The Morning
Arrive clean and dry
Clean skin, no lotion, oil, deodorant, perfume or makeup on areas being tanned. Loose dark layers and easy shoes. The appointment itself takes about twenty minutes, and you stand for the application, so it fits easily into a Felton morning or an errand day in Aptos.
2, 4 or 6 Hours
A gentle rinse
Unity NR rinses at about 2, 4 or 6 hours depending on depth, and Jana gives you your time. Lukewarm water, no soap, pat dry with a dark towel. The color keeps developing for about 24 hours.
The Days After
Pat, never rub
Moisturize regularly with a product free of mineral oil and exfoliating acids. Shorter, cooler showers. Sunscreen whenever you are outdoors.
The Mature-Skin Standard
Unity NR
A neutral-toned formula that sits well on almost any undertone, with hydrating ingredients alongside the bronzer.
- Niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and a peptide complex
- Neutral tone, a strong choice for fair skin that tends toward redness
- Rinse at 2, 4 or 6 hours; develops over 24 hours
- $90 full body
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Formula · No. 02
Unity NR
Niacinamide · hyaluronic · peptide
RINSE2 / 4 / 6 hr
DEVELOPS24 hours
BRONZERNeutral
FULL BODY$90
Add-Ons
Skincare, built into the appointment.
Three optional extras that pair well with Unity NR. Add any of them when you book, or ask at your appointment.
Add-On · $25 with a tan, $35 alone
Anti-Aging Elixir
A silky, hydrating treatment enriched with botanical extracts that support a supple, soft skin feel. This elixir adds a smooth, pampered finish that enhances your skin's visible radiance and the overall uniformity of your tan. 0% DHA. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Ginseng & White Tea. Applied post-session, refreshing, hydrating, and sealing the bronze for a luminous look and luxurious studio finish.
Add-On · $20 with a tan, $30 alone
A pH-balancing pre-treatment with aloe and humectants, applied before your tan to help the color develop evenly, particularly on dry or uneven skin.
Finish · $15
Dolce Dust
A finishing powder in shimmer or matte, applied after your tan. The manufacturer says it cuts transfer and stickiness.
Day-Of Aftercare
The week, written kindly.
Two short lists: what helps, and what to save for later. Neither asks for anything dramatic.
With You, Through The Week
- Lukewarm water only for the first rinse, no soap
- Pat dry with a soft, dark towel, never rub
- Moisturize regularly with a product free of mineral oil
- Sunscreen whenever you are outdoors
- Steady water through the day
Save For Later
- Saunas, steam rooms and hot baths in the first 24 hours
- Long hot showers and baths
- Loofahs, rough towels and vigorous scrubbing
- Exfoliating acids and retinoids where you can avoid them
- Traditional bar soap before your tan
Begin with a Conversation
The first visit is a conversation.
Every appointment begins with a real conversation about hydration, undertone and what feels right to you. No formula is chosen before you have spoken.