BEFORE + AFTER CARE
SAVE YOUR SKIN, SPRAY TAN!
Self-tanning can get messy when left to your own devices, which is exactly why you want to let a professional handle your GLOW instead. But before you book your spray tan appointment, there are a few things you need to know, like how to prep your skin before and how to maintain your tan long after you rinse off the color guide in the shower.
BEFORE
1. Exfoliate, exfoliate exfoliate!!! Preferably at least 8 hours before your appointment. The only thing your exfoliator absolutely needs to be is oil free!
2. No lotions or oils should be applied before your tan.
3. Wax, shave and get your pedi the day prior.
4. Shower at least 3 hours prior to your tan to allow time for your pores to close.
AFTER
1. Be Patient - Allow the tan to develop. Depending on your solution of choice, at max, you'll have to wait 8 hours before rinsing off the solution. Only rinse, no soap for your first shower, you can moisturize right after with the Standard option, wait until the next to moisturize with the Express option.
If you opt for the Express, you'll have to wait 3-4 hours depending on the level of darkness you desire; 3 hours = light, 3.5 hours = medium, 3 hours 45 min = medium/dark, 4 hours = dark. Only rinse off the solution, no soap! After your rinse your tan will be fully developed 24 hours after, wait to moisturize the following morning!
2. After rinsing be sure to pat dry, do not rub! Continue to do so for the duration of your tan.
3. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!!! Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!!! Be sure to use oil free products & no dove soap!