Before the tan
Exfoliate and moisturise 24 hours before your treatment, paying particular attention to elbows, knees, ankles and problem dry areas.
Wax/shave at least 48 hours prior to treatment. This allows the pores time to close. Dotting in pores may appear if not adhered to.
The entire 24 hours before your treatment avoid using bar soaps, high pH shower products or in shower moisturisers. Do not apply moisturiser, perfume, deodorant or makeup on the day of your treatment.
If the skin is dry, use a primer (moisturiser) to balance pH levels in the skin and blending cream to block our unwanted tanning areas.
Aftercare
Wear dark loose clothing; tight clothing or underwear may cause marks. Wear flip-flops or loose fitting shoes.
Shower lightly in cold - lukewarm water for 45 seconds ONLY after the first hour for a light to medium tan. Shower in plain water; don’t use shower gels, scrubs, shampoos or a loofah during the first 24 hours after your treatment. Pat dry and use aftercare products including moisturisers and gradual tanners after your first shower to extend the life of your tan and stay looking gorgeous.
Avoid sweating, don’t exercise or swim for the first 24 hours after your spray tan treatment.
Try not to touch your skin during development time. Any marks on your hands, therefore, are due to your hands touching the developing tan. You need to be aware that once this has developed, nothing will vhove it from your palms.
Moisturise, moisturise, and moisturise some more. Use a gradual tanner so your tan is continually being topped up and it’s life extended. vhember to wash your palms after.
After day 5, exfoliate with a soft body polish on a daily basis, to help your skin absorb even more moisturiser and keep it looking and feeling gorgeous.
Long exposure to water and sweating from exercise will fade your spray tan. Your outer cells will start to soak up water which dilutes the effect of the tan. The longer you are in water the lighter your tan will get.