BEFORE YOUR VISIT
In order to assist our clients in achieving the best tanning results, clients should be aware of the before tanning guidelines prior to coming in for their appointment.
- Shower, shave and exfoliate thoroughly (but lightly) the day prior or at least 5+ hours before your sunless tanning appointment. We recommend nylon exfoliating gloves with water only. For clients with extremely dry skin, we recommend using a salt or sugar scrub; however, this must be done 24 hours before your appointment, otherwise the oils within the scrub will affect the sunless tanning results. Healthy skin always tans best!
- Avoid using bar soaps, high pH shower products or in-shower moisturizers the day of your tan. These products can halt the DHA reaction.
- Do not apply body sprays, perfumes, deodorant, makeup, or moisturizer prior to your tanning session.
- Bring a swimsuit or undergarments to tan in that are not your best. Ladies, you may wish to not have tan lines. Men, we require you wear briefs or shorts.
- Wear dark, loose fitting clothes and flip-flops to go home in. Bring an umbrella if raining.
- Manicures/pedicures, waxing, lashes, botox, facials, must be done at least 24 hours prior to your tanning session.
AFTER YOUR VISIT
Aftercare is extremely important for the longevity of your sunless tan. Taking proper care of your skin and using the right products will provide longer lasting results. Our studio carries "tan safe" aftercare products for purchase.
- While your tan is developing, be sure to wear dark loose-fitting clothing. Wait between 10-12 hours to shower or exercise… the longer the better. The cosmetic bronzer will wash away during your first shower, leaving you with your sunless tan. A sulfate-free, hydrating body wash is excellent as part of your maintenance program. We highly recommend our tan safe body wash available in studio. NOTE: If you have received a "rapid" tan, rinsing time and processing will be different. Your Spray Tech Professional will go over the timeframe with you.
- Be gentle….pat dry after showering. Avoid harsh scrubbing and long, hot baths, ocean, chlorinated pools or hot tubs.
- Moisturizing daily is extremely important to the longevity of your spray tan! Hydrated skin retains a spray tan longer. We recommend our tan safe moisturizers, as well as our extending moisturizers with a touch of DHA, the active ingredient in all sunless products, to extend your tan and assist with fade off.
- Our solutions do not contain SPF.