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exfoliation
WHY
Exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells and allows for more even absorption of the spray tan. This helps prevent premature fading, uneven tones and splotches. Do this after shaving.
HOW
Scrubbing with a loofah alone is often not enough – using an exfoliating scrub or chemical exfoliant helps deeply cleanse and prepare the skin. This ensures that there is no film on the skin from oils or lotions.
WHEN
Exfoliation should take place 12-24 hours before the spray tan. If done right before, the skin may still be slightly irritated or inflamed, which can affect absorption.
Take Note
Beauty Routine
Avoid facials, massages, waxing or nail appointment right before as oils, serums and moisturizers on the skin can create uneven absorption. Do them 1-2 days prior.
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Wear loose, dark clothing in case the bronzer transfers. White, tight fabrics can cause transfer or demarcation lines, affecting the outcome of your tan.
Skip The Bra
Avoid wearing a bra after, especially ones that can imprint lines. Yes, even sports bras. It WILL stop tan development. The same applies to shoes and socks, flip flops never fail!
Things to Consider
Give yourself at least 24 hours for the color to fully develop before an event. Recently tanned skin may still appear underdeveloped and rinsing off too soon alter the overall lifespan.
Sweat and oils on the skin can create barriers and cause uneven tanning results. It’s best to shower 4-6 hours before your appointment. Our Peel and Body Mitts are great options for busy days and prepping the skin.
A sunburn means skin is already irritated and inflamed. The tanning solution can further aggravate this. Wait until the burn has fully healed before tanning. Tanning with a sunburn will be uneven, splotchy, and accelerate peeling. This applies to all spray tans, anyone who tells you different is not your friend.
Any compromised skin can potentially react negatively to a spray tan. It’s best to allow injuries to fully heal first. Covering these is also an option!
Consult your OB-GYN before tanning while pregnant. Spray tans are not harmful during pregnancy, but with your skin being your biggest organ, some OBs advise to wait after the first trimester. Everyone’s different!
Aftercare
Avoid skin on skin contact until you rinse. Crossing ankles, knees, touching your tan, etc can alter development. The tan can transfer from one area to another resulting in an uneven tan, sometimes even removing the tan completely.
Fragrances and perfumes with alcohol can speed fading. Spray fragrances on clothes, not directly on skin to prevent premature and uneven fading.
Applying moisturizer helps prolong the life of your tan by providing hydration and preventing dryness/flaking which can cause premature fading. Look for lotions without mineral oil or harsh sulfates.
Do not sit in sweaty, tight clothing. The sweat and friction may cause an uneven, premature fade by breaking down the tan if left on for extended periods of time. Rinse off post workout, making sure the salt from sweat doesn’t sit and break down your tan.
Tan doesn’t provide sun protection. Wear SPF 30+ and reapply frequently when going in the sun.