To maximize your spray tanning results, please follow these instructions.
- If you are receiving a sunless spray tan for a wedding, photo shoot, modeling job or any major event, it is recommended to do a trial sunless spray tan with us at least 2 weeks prior to your event.
- Shower 24-48 hours prior to your appointment using a soap/gel that is transparent (you can see through such as Norvell or Hempz (sold at the med spa) or Aveeno Naturals & Puracy @ Target). Please do not use oil based products, soaps with fragrance, white bar soap or Dove. These product ingredients can act as a barrier to the DHA reaction & then you will end up with an uneven, splotchy tan! Shave and exfoliate. Exfoliating prior to your appointment is the MOST IMPORTANT step to achieving a perfectly bronzed tan. Pay special attention to problem areas such as knees, elbows, collar bone or feet.
- Tips/recommendations: Use an exfoliating mitt which we carry in office or you can order on amazon. Use an exfoliating scrub. We carry Norvell and Hempz in office or I love the RAW sugar scrub available at Target.
- Do not apply lotions, moisturizers, perfumes or anything with oil in it onto your skin 24 hours before your spray tan. Use deodorant sparingly and little, to no make-up is preferable. These products can act as a barrier to the tanning solution, causing an uneven tan. When we have you in the tanning room, we will provide you with a barrier cream for your hands and feet protect your palms and to ensure a good blend and transition on the hands and feet.
- Facials, manicures/pedicures, waxing, or any other hair removal procedures should be done at least 1-2 days prior to your tanning session.
- PLEASE wear loose fitting, dark colored clothing to your appointment. No leggings, socks, tight elastic etc. My favorite go to is a sun dress, oversized t-shirt (sold in office) & flip-flops. Most clients only wear a dark pair of underwear or a thong for their appointment. We have disposable thongs in the tanning room if you need one!
- If you need to come straight from a day of work or sport, there are additional add-ons available such as a disposable exfoliating exmitt and/or a hot spa towel & exmitt!
Pre Care Instructions
Spray Tans
- If your car, office or home has leather seating please sit on a towel until after your first rinse. We sell car towels in office also in case you forget.
- Avoid rubbing or touching your skin such as crossing your legs while wearing a dress or shorts.
- Avoid activities that will cause you to sweat or get wet such as exercising, being outdoors in the heat, saunas, sex, swimming, etc.
- Once the recommended development time has passed it is time for your RINSE ONLY SHOWER! Rapid tans first rinse will be 2-5 hours post spray!
- Rinse off in the shower using warm (not hot) water to rinse off the cosmetic bronzer. Rinse until the water runs clear (a few minutes). NO soaps, shaving, washing your hair, etc. RINSE ONLY!
- Post rinse you may not see your fully desired tan color. The DHA reactions will continue for 18-24 hours after your appointment.
- Post rinse: moisturize and you will be fully developed 18-24 hours post spray time.
- Post RINSE ONLY shower: please continue to only use a gentle, transparent soap. No loofahs or harsh wash clothes!
- Moisturize! We cannot stress the importance of this step. Moisturize at least twice a day! Keeping your skin hydrated is key to extending the life of your tan. Drink plenty of water, and stay hydrated inside and out. This will keep your tan radiant and will help with proper fading.
- Lotions: Look for the following products or ingredients: Shea butter, Fragrance-free, Oil-free, Aloe-vera, Coconut oil. Hempz or Aveeno Naturals are great post tan moisturizers!
- Wear SPF. You should be using a daily SPF for your face, however, if you will be out in the sun you will still need to wear SPF and protect your skin from UV damage!
- Avoid applying products to your skin that contain alcohol, heavy oils, or anything abrasive such as a facial scrub as these products can dry your skin and wear the tan off prematurely.
- When using Retin-A, Retinols, Toners, Exfoliators in your skin care regimen, keep in mind that they will begin to remove the tan from your face. Sunless spray tans and medical grade skin care work on similar layers of the skin. Therefore, if you have an event the day post sunless spray tan you can hold on applying these products!
- We recommend using a makeup eraser (purchase with us or on amazon, etc) to remove your makeup.
- It’s best to avoid chlorine where possible. You can swim with a spray, but chlorine does have lightening properties!
- On average, clients repeat their spray tans every 5-10 days.
- If you want to remove your spray tan, please visit us to pick up Xtan. The ingredients in Xtan remove DHA (which is the ingredient that turned your skin brown/bronze)! Side note: Xtan was developed by a nurse!!!
Post Care Instructions
