Make your spray tan stand out.
Before it.
Exfoliate 24 hours prior to your session. Do not exfoliate the day of your appointment as the product can cause a barrier effecting the outcome of your tan. Exfoliation is so important as the skin will be an even canvas + help your tan last longer.
Shaving or waxing at least 24 hours before your session. Shaving right before will cause streaking on your legs.
Get your mani + pedis the day before your appointment. The massage oils will cause a problem with the tan.
Oils, perfumes, lotions + deodorant will affect the development of your tan. Avoid using these products on the day of your appointment.
Many soaps, hair shampoos + conditioners and shower products leave an invisible film on the skin. Avoid showering the day of your appointment. Along with product film, it hydrates your skin; this means that not all of the solution will be absorbed resulting in a lighter color. NO DOVE PRODUCTS
Wear loose fitting, dark clothing to your tan.
Good: sundress, loose joggers/sweat pants, loose t-shirt/tank top, loose shorts, flip flops, baggy sweatshirt
Bad: leggings, jeggings, yoga pants, tight clothing (top or bottom), spandex clothing (top or bottom)
After it.
Keep yourself cool and dry until it is time for your rinse shower. The solution stays on for 1-5 hours after your session, or until your spray tan artist has advised. DO NOT GET WET until it is time to rinse. Water will ruin your developing tan.
Rinse off in the shower with water only (no soap). Make sure to rinse until the water runs clear. Give yourself about 10 minutes in the rinse shower.
Do not rub your skin with a towel. Instead pat dry.
To keep your tan as long as possible ensure you are applying moisture twice per day.
Care for it.
Avoid waxing
Hot tubs will remove your tan
Avoid long + hot showers or soaking in the bath
When working out make sure you dab sweat away, do not wipe hard
Swimming pools, steam rooms, saunas will all shorten the life of your tan
Do not use bar soaps (especially Dove)
Make sure you moisturize 2 times a day and stay hydrated!
Products with drying alcohols in the ingredients will strip and fade your tan faster