Preparing, Aftercare & Maintaining your Tan
Get the best results from your tanning session by following the guidelines below
Preparing:
- Exfoliate thoroughly and moisturise the day before your tan is to be applied. This will remove dead skin and provide a new, smooth surface for your tan.
- Shave or wax and moisturise the night before your application NOT ON THE DAY.
- Remove contact lenses during your session.
- Remove make-up, moisturiser, perfume and deodorant before your application.
- Do not have a spray tan if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
After your tanning session it is recommended that you wear dark loose fitting clothing.
Tan washes out of most clothing very easily but tends to stain nylon and lycra materials, therefore dark coloured underwear is recommended.
Be careful after your tanning consultation of wearing long boots as these can make your tan patchy on your legs.
Aftercare:
Leave your tan for 12 hours or overnight if possible before showering or taking a bath. This allows your tan to develop.
- Avoid wearing tights, socks or shoes after your tanning session as sweating can inhibit the development of your tan. Sandals are a good choice.
- Avoid applying moisturisers or deodorants.
- Avoid wearing tight clothing for at least 5 hours.
- All swimming and vigorous exercise should be avoided for at least 7 hours as this can inhibit the development of your tan.
- Don't shave until 12 hours after your treatment.
- Don't sit on light coloured fabrics until you've showered or taken a bath as the colour guide can cause discolouration.
NOTE: When you take your shower or a bath you will see some colour wash off. This is quite normal it is only the colour guide that the spray tan technician uses when the tan is applied, you will still be left with a beautiful golden tan.
Maintaining your Tan:
Your tan will last for between 4 - 10 days depending on your skin type and how you look after your tan, follow these simple guidlines to maintain your tan.
- Moisturise regularly.
- A good alternative to moisturiser is a tan extender 6% DHA available in from my shop.
- Avoid long hot baths and showers as these speed up exfoliation.
- Pat your skin dry after a bath or shower. Rubbing or scrubbing your skin may rub off your tan.
- Avoid swimming pools or sea water as these can reduce your tan.
