The Night Before Your Tan
- Please shave or wax your legs before your tan.
- Moisturize well before bed.
- Exfoliate THOROUGHLY as well. This will remove dead skin and provide a new, smooth surface for your tan. Exfoliating helps to promote even coverage and lengthens the duration of the tan.
- DO NOT USE DOVE PRODUCTS! Dove soap and Dove lotions leave a film on your skin that directly leads to a blotchy tan.
The Day Of Your Tan
- Remove makeup, moisturizer, perfume, and deodorant before your application.
- It is recommended that you wear dark, loose-fitting clothing. Solution washes out of most clothing easily but tends to stain nylon and Lycra materials; therefore, dark-colored underwear is recommended.
- A woman’s tan can be directly affected by her hormones. Considering her cycle, it can cause blotchiness or the color not to develop as dark as usual. It’s not common, but it happens.
Aftercare
- Let your tan set for at least 7-8 hours before showering or bathing. This allows your tan to develop.
- Avoid wearing socks or shoes after your tanning session to allow the tan to develop correctly on your feet.
- Avoid applying moisturizers or deodorants.
- Avoid wearing tight clothing for at least 5 hours. This includes tighter-fitting jeans, bras, spandex, tight blouses, and shoes/socks.
- All swimming, showering, and vigorous exercise must be avoided for at least 5 hours, as sweating can inhibit the development of your tan.
- Do not shave for 12 hours after your treatment.
- Beware of wearing long boots after tanning, as these can make your tan patchy on your legs.
Maintaining The Tan
It is recommended you follow these general guidelines to maintain your tan:
- Moisturize regularly.
- Avoid long hot baths and showers, as these speed up exfoliation.
- Pat your skin dry after a bath or shower. Rubbing your skin may rub off your tan.
- Avoid swimming pools and salt water, as these can reduce your tan.
- Try always to have a fresh new razor for shaving.
Remember:
You will probably see some color wash off when you shower or bath.
Don’t worry. This is quite normal as it is only the color guide that the spray tan technician uses when the tan is applied. You will be left with a gorgeous tan.
WE HAVE FOUND THAT THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS WILL LIGHTEN OR MAKE AN AIRBRUSH TAN SPOTTY:
- Dove soap and Dove products
- Hair thinning lotion or removing lotion
- Anti-aging products or AHA’s
- Beta Hydroxy Acids-salicylic acid
- Retin-A type products (Retin-A, Renova, Tazorac, Tretinoin)
- Toners containing alcohol or witch hazel
- Anti-acne products(Accutane, salicylic acid)
- Pore-cleansing facial strips
- Depilatory products
- Wax depilatories
- Hot tubs, chlorine, and saltwater
- Bleach products for body hair
- Bug sprays – try to spray your clothes instead of you. If you must have it on you, spray a “cloud” to go through.