Pre/Post Tan Care

BEFORE YOUR TAN

Beauty Services: Schedule all beauty appointments like facials, waxing, manicures, and pedicures 24-48 hours before your spray tan. Hair wash day should be either the day before your tan or 24 hours after your initial rinse.
Everything Shower: 24 hours before your appointment, take an everything shower. Exfoliate your whole body, especially drier areas like your hands, knees, elbows, feet, and ankles. Shave entirely and rinse with a gentle soap (NOT Dove). If possible, try to exfoliate 2-3 times leading up to your appointment. Please DO NOT exfoliate the day of your appointment. Avoid scrubs containing oils and always use a fresh razor! If you must shower before your appointment, please allow 3-4 hours before the scheduled time.
Moisturize: Moisturize your skin each day, excluding the day of your appointment. Skin should be free of products like lotions, oils, makeup, and deodorant. Be sure to drink plenty of water to hydrate from the inside out.
Things to avoid: Avoid products like Dove, Bath and Body Works, and Victoria's Secret. Retinoids or Retinols should be discontinued one week before your appointment.

Hands Off: Avoid touching your skin to prevent the transfer of DHA. No sweating for at least 24 hours.
First Rinse: Rinse at the time specified by your spray tan artist. Use only lukewarm water and your hands to gently remove the cosmetic bronzer. Please do not use exfoliating products until you are ready for your tan to come off.
Shaving: Please wait at least 24 hours to resume shaving. If you must shave, it is recommended to use a new blade that does not contain moisturizing strips.
Sleepy Girls: If you will be sleeping in your fresh spray tan, please wear long, dark, loose-fitting pajamas to avoid the DHA transferring onto your sheets. Pajamas should be breathable to prevent sweating.
Hydrate: Hydration is key to beautiful, lasting results. Use a tan-safe lotion twice daily and drink plenty of water.
Things to Avoid: Avoid body washes, lotions, sunscreens with alcohol, parabens, mineral or petroleum oil, sulfates, or perfume. DO NOT USE DOVE BEFORE OR AFTER A TAN.
Do not exfoliate the skin until you are ready to remove the spray tan.
Use a soft facial cleanser and avoid exfoliating brushes. Strong anti-acne products and acids will increase cell turnover and fade your tan. You can purchase tan water for the face if you do use harsher face products.
Do not apply perfume directly on the areas that have been sprayed. The alcohol present in perfumes can affect the spray tan.
Excessive sweating, hot tubs, saunas, long baths, and pools can cause faster fading.