Tanning Tips

BEFORE TANNING TIPS

~ For the healthiest tan, start with the healthiest skin ~

Waxing, pedicures and facials should be done at least one day prior to your tanning session.

Shave, then lightly and evenly exfoliate with an exfoliating scrub the day before your tan. This will rid the skin of dead skin cells enabling the tan to last longer.

No makeup, perfumes, lotions or deodorant. These can affect the absorption of DHA (the sunless tanning ingredient) and acts as a barrier to the spray and stops the process from working properly.

Wear Dark, loose fitting clothing and undergarments to your tanning appointment. The cosmetic bronzer may rub off on clothing. It will wash out of most fabrics but may stain nylons, lycra and silks.

Bring dark, loose fitting clothing and flip-flops to wear afterwards. In the summer time a sundress is perfect to slip on after your tan. In the winter time, remove tight fitting socks several hours prior to appointment.

If it’s raining on the day of your appointment, make sure to bring an umbrella as you will not want to get wet for up to 8-12 hours after your tanning session.

AFTER TANNING TIPS

~ For the most beautiful, longest lasting tan develop a healthy skin regimen ~

Wait at least 8-12 hours before showering, exercising or getting wet.

Avoid perspiring, and be careful when washing hands and other activities as this may cause tan to streak until your first post tan shower.

Use a body wash or shower gel during your post-tan shower. Avoid harsh soaps and in particular, avoid all Dove products and dial soap. Also avoid the use of products containing alpha hydroxy acids that will increase exfoliation and accelerate the fading of your tan.

If you have had an application with bronzer, you will see color washing off in the first time you shower. This is just the surface color that was applied. Your skin will continue to tan as the self-tan reaction occurs on your skin.

Moisturize twice a day with alcohol free lotion. Hydrated skin makes your tan last longer and slows down the process of natural skin exfoliation. Alcohol based products are drying to the skin and can cause tan to fade quicker and unevenly.

Avoid long hot showers/baths and exfoliating the skin. Pat your skin dry after bathing or showering. Excessive friction of the skin may fade your tan prematurely.

When swimming or soaking in hot tub use a waterproof sun screen to help slow down the process of the tan fading.


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