Spray Tanning Tips

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 • Exfoliate entire body with exfoliating gloves or exfoliating scrub

 • Shave to remove unwanted body hair (it is recommended that waxing be done at least 48 hours prior to spray tanning)  

• Moisturize thoroughly before bed to give an extra boost of moisture to your skin

• Shower as normal to remove any unwanted residues and return your skin to its cleanest state. 

• Avoid exfoliating and shaving immediately before appointment. (Minimum 2 hours prior, to allow skin to recover and pores to close).

• Do not use Dove soap or body wash. It creates a barrier on the skin.

• Do not apply lotion, deodorant, make up, oils, perfume, or moisturizers: these will create a barrier on your skin.  Deodorant will also turn green when sprayed with tanning solution. 

• Bring dark, LOOSE fitting clothes to put on after your tan. Avoid leggings, jeans, sports bras or anything that rubs.  

• Wear flip flops or shoes that easily slip on and off with as little rubbing on your feet as possible 

• Avoid anything that will get your spray tan wet (exercising, swimming, sweating, rain, wet dog noses/kisses, etc.) 

• Do not apply lotion, oils, perfume, make up, or deodorant 

• Avoid the urge to keep touching your skin to check your tan, this will transfer solution to your palms 

• Use caution when holding or handling small children - tanning solution will transfer to little hands too! 

• When it is time to rinse off: USE WATER ONLY.  Do not use soap or shampoo until 24 hrs after you were sprayed

• Moisturize frequently with a spray tan safe moisturizer. (Hempz and Cetaphil are two of my favorites.)  

• Do not use moisturizers containing mineral oil. They can strip your tan.

• Apply additional moisturizer after anything that will dry out your skin (working out, ocean water, hot tubs, chlorine pools, excessive sweating, etc.) 

• Use an oil free, water-resistant sunscreen before going into the ocean, swimming pool, or hot tub to protect your tan and prevent fading from chlorine and/or salt water.