Pre-Spray Tanning Care
Pre-Spray Tanning Care
- Exfoliate your entire body, shave and get your waxing done at least one day prior to your appointment. The more you exfoliate the better! Exfoliating unclogs pores, cleans the skin, and reduces breakouts from appearing. Exfoliating before you apply your tanner will ensure an even and longer-lasting tan. It’ll also get rid of older self tanner that may still be on your skin. Do not use oil-based exfoliates, as they tend to leave residue that blocks the tanning process.
- Avoid using deodorant and moisturizer before your spray tan appointment as it will provide a barrier to the spray tan’s absorption.
- Bring hair ties, lip balm, flip-fops and dark, loose clothing and undergarments to avoid staining on lighter-colored clothes. DO NOT wear any jewelry or bra. If it’s raining , please bring an umbrella!
- You may want to bring a towel to cover car seat on your ride home to protect it from staining.
- Remove any makeup, moisturizer and deodorant.
- Have your hair pulled up and away from your face and neck.
During the Spray Tanning Session
During the Spray Tanning Session
- Wear undergarments to protect sensitive areas.
- Please inform your technician of any skin issues or trouble spots you may have had with other sunless tanning products.
- The technician will apply a protective moisturizer for manicures, pedicures, and dry skin areas.
- Keep your mouth closed and use lip balm to protect your lips.
Avoid inhaling the product through your nose, use plugs to keep your nose closed. - The tanning session should only last 15-20 minutes and the solution dries as it is being applied.
Post-Spray Tanning Care
Post-Spray Tanning Care
- NO tight clothes for the first few hours.
- NO contact with water for at least 6 hours (8-12 hours is ideal).
- NO sweating!!! Wait until after your first post-tan shower to exercise.
- Take a very light first shower. Rinse only and use minimal amount of moisturizing shower gel. During your first shower, the color run off is just the bronzer used as a color guide so your tan is applied evenly. This color is not your tan.
- Stay moisturized during the life of your sunless tanning treatment. The more you moisturize the longer your tan will last. Swimming and soaking in pools, hot tubs, and saltwater will dry out your skin and shorten the life of your tan.
- Do NOT SCRUB and avoid using exfoliating products until your tan starts to fade away.
- Pat dry after shower. Rubbing will exfoliate your skin and your tan will not last as long.
- Avoid bar soap, scented body washes, chlorine and salt water.
- Always wear sunscreen when out in the sun.
