Underarm Problem...

MarTrissino · 01-19-2008, 02:24 AM

I have just recently started airbrush tanning and work at a salon and day spa. Half of my clients add on this service while already there so I instruct them to use exfoliating wipes thoroughly but always no matter what solution I use, the client gets a discoloration underneath thier under arms from thier deodorant < --I'm guessing) sometimes its just a lighter shade of the tan and others.. it can actually be a green color... has any one experienced this and had some suggestions how to avoid this happening... thank you

eileen · 01-19-2008, 02:29 AM

It's actually better to exfoliate the day before you spray. Most solution company's will tell you not to exfoliate the day of your application. I haven't had any issues yet following those guidelines. :) There are quite a few others with more experience that should chime in soon though! :)

Island girl · 01-19-2008, 08:34 AM

I tell my clients not to use deodorant, but of course they still do. When their pits turn green, I just smile and tell them I see the deodorant. They know its on them. Anyway, when they shower, the green goes away and they have nice color. Not much you can do if they don't listen to you......

totaleclipse1 · 01-19-2008, 10:06 AM

^ yeah that ..
one time i had it on the chest area.. not sure what that was about but it annoyed me .. she came back to tell me it ended up being fine...

Shantilly · 01-19-2008, 10:13 AM

i only have my clients exfolliate day of with baking soda on a cotton washcloth. Never had a problem. The baking soda neutralizes skins natural ph/alkaline balance. Green can be a number of reasons (leftover perfumes, deoderants, high diet in fruits and veges) , but always goes away.

paradisebeach · 01-19-2008, 04:38 PM

What is the amount of baking soda and water? This sounds like a easy inexpensive way of dong things.

Shantilly · 01-19-2008, 05:33 PM

not much baking soda, sprinkle it on washcloth, most natural exfollient there is, and cheap.

MarTrissino · 01-20-2008, 12:41 AM

Thank you so much everyone.. I really appreciate all of the input and will definately try that baking soda exfoliate. Thanks again!!

blondie's · 01-22-2008, 09:51 AM

Actually, I just learned about this problem in my training. The green is caused by the aluminum found in their deoderant. It is actually harmless and does not hurt the tan in anyway...just a chemical reaction.

eileen · 01-22-2008, 10:25 AM

I actually buy aluminum and paraban free deoderants. I prefer not using chemicals on my skin. :)

01-19-2008, 02:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
MarTrissino Join Date: Jan 14 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Underarm Problem... I have just recently started airbrush tanning and work at a salon and day spa. Half of my clients add on this service while already there so I instruct them to use exfoliating wipes thoroughly but always no matter what solution I use, the client gets a discoloration underneath thier under arms from thier deodorant < --I'm guessing) sometimes its just a lighter shade of the tan and others.. it can actually be a green color... has any one experienced this and had some suggestions how to avoid this happening... thank you

01-19-2008, 02:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
eileen kiss me I'm Derf Join Date: Feb 10 2005 Posts: 6,830 Rep Power: 17	Re: Underarm Problem... It's actually better to exfoliate the day before you spray. Most solution company's will tell you not to exfoliate the day of your application. I haven't had any issues yet following those guidelines. :) There are quite a few others with more experience that should chime in soon though! :) __________________ under-exposure to uv rays is as dangerous as over-exposure...This is "D" life! (eileen)

01-19-2008, 08:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
Island girl Join Date: Dec 18 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 307 Rep Power: 3	Re: Underarm Problem... I tell my clients not to use deodorant, but of course they still do. When their pits turn green, I just smile and tell them I see the deodorant. They know its on them. Anyway, when they shower, the green goes away and they have nice color. Not much you can do if they don't listen to you...... __________________ When God closes a door, He opens a window.

01-19-2008, 10:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
totaleclipse1 I love Derf!! Join Date: Feb 21 2005 Location: NEw York Age: 31 Posts: 1,939 Rep Power: 11	Re: Underarm Problem... ^ yeah that .. one time i had it on the chest area.. not sure what that was about but it annoyed me .. she came back to tell me it ended up being fine... __________________ OFFICIALLY MRS. V !! HOLLA!

01-19-2008, 10:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
Shantilly Who The **** is Derf? Join Date: Oct 28 2001 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,110 Rep Power: 11	Re: Underarm Problem... i only have my clients exfolliate day of with baking soda on a cotton washcloth. Never had a problem. The baking soda neutralizes skins natural ph/alkaline balance. Green can be a number of reasons (leftover perfumes, deoderants, high diet in fruits and veges) , but always goes away.

01-19-2008, 04:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
paradisebeach Join Date: Jul 26 2006 Location: atlanta Posts: 85 Rep Power: 0	Re: Underarm Problem... What is the amount of baking soda and water? This sounds like a easy inexpensive way of dong things.

01-19-2008, 05:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Shantilly Who The **** is Derf? Join Date: Oct 28 2001 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,110 Rep Power: 11	Re: Underarm Problem... not much baking soda, sprinkle it on washcloth, most natural exfollient there is, and cheap.

01-20-2008, 12:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
MarTrissino Join Date: Jan 14 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Re: Underarm Problem... Thank you so much everyone.. I really appreciate all of the input and will definately try that baking soda exfoliate. Thanks again!!

01-22-2008, 09:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
blondie's Join Date: Dec 28 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 125 Rep Power: 1	Re: Underarm Problem... Actually, I just learned about this problem in my training. The green is caused by the aluminum found in their deoderant. It is actually harmless and does not hurt the tan in anyway...just a chemical reaction.

01-22-2008, 10:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
eileen kiss me I'm Derf Join Date: Feb 10 2005 Posts: 6,830 Rep Power: 17	Re: Underarm Problem... I actually buy aluminum and paraban free deoderants. I prefer not using chemicals on my skin. :) __________________ under-exposure to uv rays is as dangerous as over-exposure...This is "D" life! (eileen)

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