Spray Tanning Pre & After Care

Pre-Spray Tan Care

This advice is to ensure that your going to get the best result from your spray tan.

• Wax or shave at least 24 hours prior to application
• Exfoliate before treatment and if possible for a few days before for a longer lasting Tan. Ensure you use an oil free product
• Avoid bath or shower gels that contain oils or moisturisers
• Do not apply deodorant, moisturisers, perfumes or make-up prior to your tan
• Patch test if required.

On the Day

• Do not apply deodorant, moisturisers, perfumes or make-up prior to your tan
• Your therapist will complete a consultation card with you to ensure you receive the colour which is best suited to you
• The tan is done in a pop-up tent, ensuring no mess and no fuss. Be warned it may be cold!
• Remove all jewellery
• Secure your hair up, and ensure it’s dry. Wet hair can drip onto your tan and leave streaks
• Avoid white or your best underwear as this will become marked. Your therapist can and will provide disposable underwear if you prefer
• Barrier cream will be applied to your hands and feet to ensure no dark marks
• Once the tan is complete, the therapist will air dry you to get the development process started.

Post-Spray Tan Care

• Wear loose dark clothing (or if at home nothing at all) for at least 4 hours after the tan
• Avoid wearing a bra as the straps will cause rubbing and mark the tan
• To prevent smudges or streaking, avoid scratching or rubbing the tan
• Avoid excessive exercise as this will cause perspiration that will affect the result of the tan
• Do not apply any moisturisers, make up, perfume or deodorants until you have showered to remove the guide colour
• Wait at least 8-10 hours before you shower and pat dry, rather than rub dry, after a shower following if preferred  with the use of a tan extender
• Avoid getting any water on the tan until you have showered off the guide colour
• If you are sleeping in your tan we advise not to sleep on white sheets or alternatively protect yourself with a separate dark duvet
• Use soaps or shower gels with a PH Balance of 5.5% or lower to prevent fading the tan
• Don’t use hair removal creams as they promote exfoliation
• Avoid sitting in the bath for long periods as this will shorten the length of your tan
• If you exfoliate often this will shorten the life of your tan
• If you need to shave, shave lightly over the skin to prevent removing the tan
• Try to avoid long hot baths and showers
• Avoid saunas, steam rooms and chlorinated pools
• Remember having a spray tan does not protect you from the sun, so remember to always wear a SPF15 or more
• Avoid any moisturisers that contain glycolic acids or sodium sulphate
• Avoid sitting on leather or light coloured furniture, cover them with a towel first, as the colour may run off your skin.
• After 3-5 days you may see the tan fade in areas. Now you can gently exfoliate to remove the dead skin cells and promote a healthy glow.

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