before and after your spray tan

The MOST important part is to Exfoliate! Getting the dead dry skin cells removed is essential to a long lasting, even Tan. Twenty four hours prior to your appointment use a pH balancing exfoliating scrub with a mitt, try not to use any scrubs with oils.

Showering is best 8-24 hours before your appointment. Getting any residue from makeup, deodorant, or lotion will help the tan absorb and process evenly. Avoid using bar soaps, high pH shower products, or shower moisturizers. These products can interfere with the DHA bronzing reaction in the skin.

Shaving before your spray tan will gently exfoliate and make a softer base for the products. Tanning solution can get on the hairs and this will leave a print on your skin making your tan look patchy. It will also lessen the window in which you may want to shave again. Shaving after the tan can fade it more quickly, so it's best to hold off as long as you can after the getting you spray tan.

After showering in preparation for your tan, you will want to lotion ONLY areas that will be more dry than the rest of your skin. Deodorant can block the absorption of the solution and also create a chemical reaction (green armpits). Clean un-moisturized skin will absorb the solution the best. Don't apply any makeup before your tan it can act as a barrier between your skin and the tanning solution.

Absolutely DO NOT get wet for at least 8-24 hours after appointment. This means no lotion, no sweat (as much as you can control), no tears. Any little bit of moisture will affect the tan and the development. Unless you opted for the Instant Airbrush Tan you will be able to get wet 3-5 hours after your appointment.

After you tan, you should wear loose- fitting dark clothing so that your tan doesn't rub off or look uneven. If you will be sleeping in the tan, I recommend long pants and long sleeves so that you protect your sheets and also it will absorb any sweating during the night. Turning your clothes inside out while sleeping will help so the seams don't rub. (The solution will wash out of sheets/clothes). If possible you will want to avoid wearing a bra, underwear, and socks for at least 8-24 hours after appointment.

Shower only after your development time, you will want to be gentle and only use oil- free cleansers. Avoid any exfoliants, exfoliating will remove your tan. While washing use the palm of your hand to gently rinse your skin. Avoid harsh scrubbing, hot water, drying soaps, and other chemicals. Pat yourself dry instead of rubbing.
Development time for the Classic Airbrush is 12-24 hours.
Development time for the Instant Airbrush is 3-5 hours.

After showering, the more hydrated you keep your skin, the longer the tan will stay. Use heavy lotions that do not contain perfumes or other dry or exfoliating ingredients. ( I recommend using HEMPZ Pure Herbal Extracts Original lotion).

If you do plan on swimming in a pool or the ocean, put on a layer of lotion before you get in this will create a barrier between your skin and the water and will help the drying effects of chlorine and salt. If possible try to not be in water for long periods of time, and hot tubs, steam rooms, and saunas will make your spray tan fade more quickly.