What’s in Your Spray Tan Solution
Every Sjolie spray tan solution is formulated with clean, naturally derived ingredients. No parabens, no mineral oil, no erythrulose — just DHA, premium bases, and skin-loving botanicals.
Ingredient List & Glossary
Review a list of all Sjolie product ingredients with descriptions and purposes.
Sjolie Ingredient Catalog & Glossary
A comprehensive reference of every ingredient used across all Sjolie formulations. Includes descriptions, purposes, and benefits — perfect for educating clients and answering questions with confidence.
Download PDF ↓How Spray Tan Solutions Work
A spray tan solution combines four key ingredients: DHA (the active tanning agent), a carrier base (aloe vera or alcohol), water, and botanical extracts for skin health and fragrance. The DHA reacts with amino acids in the top layer of skin, creating a temporary brown color that develops over 4-10 hours.
Unlike sun tanning, spray tan color doesn’t involve UV damage — it’s a chemical reaction on the surface of your skin that fades naturally over 7-10 days as skin cells shed.
DHA — The Only FDA-Approved Sunless Tanning Ingredient
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is derived from sugar cane and beets and is completely safe for topical application. Over 50 years of safety data supports its use in cosmetics. When applied to skin, DHA bonds with amino acids in the stratum corneum (the outermost skin layer), creating temporary color that doesn’t penetrate into living tissue.
Sjolie solutions range from 6% DHA (light, fast-developing tans) to 18% DHA (rapid solutions and deep tans). Higher DHA percentage means deeper color and often longer longevity. New clients and sensitive skin typically start with 6-9%, while darker skin tones and experienced clients use 12-14%.
Why We Use Aloe Vera and Alcohol
Original Solutions (Aloe Vera Base) — Hydrating, gentle, ideal for sensitive skin. Enriched with aloe vera extract for soothing and moisture retention. Olive undertone creates golden, sun-kissed results perfect for cool skin tones. Development: 6-10 hours, lasts up to 10 days.
Luxe Solutions (Alcohol Base) — Quick-drying, fast-developing (4-6 hours), ideal for fast-turnaround appointments. Violet undertone creates deep, chocolate-brown results perfect for warm skin tones.
What You Won’t Find in Sjolie Solutions
No Parabens — Sjolie uses safer, naturally derived preservative alternatives.
No Mineral Oil — Plant-based carriers and aloe vera hydrate skin instead of petroleum byproducts.
No Erythrulose — Sjolie uses only FDA-approved DHA for safety and consistency.
PETA-Approved & Vegan — Certified cruelty-free with zero animal-derived ingredients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. DHA is the only FDA-approved ingredient for sunless tanning and has been safely used in cosmetics for over 50 years. It's derived from sugar cane and beets and creates a temporary color on your skin's surface without penetrating into living tissue.