About Ortanic

According to the founders of Ortanic, it seemed there'd always been a few problems with spray tans. They smelled. They left streaks and orange tints. The results were inconsistent. To fix these common complaints, Ortanic's visionaries took matters into their own sun-dappled hands. After extensive research, they developed their own approach to spray tanning, concocting a proprietary formula to address streaks and incorporating an air-purification system to keep the extraction booths clear of particles. In January of 2009—just in time for Chicago's beach season—the first location opened.

Since then, Ortanic has expanded into four locations across Chicago. Inside each, licensed skin consultants work closely with clients to select, blend, and apply custom blends to fit their skin tone. The resulting glow lasts five to seven days—just long enough for a trip to Alpha Centauri to try tanning under another sun for a change.