Tanning Tips
We all know that a perfect canvas creates masterpieces of art and so the same works with spray tans.
1. Healthy skin tans best!! Preparation before your spray tan
Prior to your spray tan session, your skin should be properly cleansed. You CANNOT have any lotion, makeup, sunscreen or oil on your skin at the time of your appointment - even if it has been applied earlier in the day. I also recommend that you don’t wear make-up or deodorant to your appointment.
For best results, exfoliate your entire body. This can be done with exfoliating gloves, mitts or a damp soapy face washer. Be sure to firmly rub over your skin while showering. Paying attention to rough skin areas like knees, elbows, ankles and the tops of your feet.
This will:
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help improve the way your tan looks
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make your tan last longer.
2. Wear loose, darker coloured clothing after your spray tan
Immediately after your spray tan, the tanning solution is still active and has not fully set. Tight clothes can rub off or smear the tanner before it sets. I recommend you wear looser, darker coloured clothing, with preferably no bra. Disposable G-Strings are provided with a hair net and sticky feet leaving you to simply remove your clothes... leaving anything you feel comfortable in, even if it's just your own skin.
3. Ladies: No makeup, deoderant or perfume before or straight after
After the tanning application, please do not shower, apply perfume, moisturiser, deodorant or makeup or exercise causing perspiration for the recommended time after application as it will affect your color and may impact the results of the spray tan.
Don’t worry if you see color wash off from your first shower, this is normal. What you see washing off is the immediate cosmetic bronzer and what is left behind is a beautiful sunless tan. Please use warm water to rinse until water runs clear. Do not use soap or body wash in the shower for the first 24 hours as this may cause the tan to fade prematurely, wear unevenly, or alter in colour.
4. Make your tan last...
24 hours after tanning and ever day afterwards, I highly recommend you apply moisturiser liberally to your entire tanned body to encourage and even tan-wear and help maintain your skin's colour and health. This helps to reduce the rate at which your skin exfoliates and will keep your tan looking amazing for even longer.
After each shower throughout the duration of the tan, just pat the skin dry using your towel as opposed to rubbing, which may cause reduced tan longevity.