First Things First:
Shave, wax, exfoliate, and get your mani/pedi's done the day before your spray tan session! This is an important step for your spray tan to develop perfect!
Exfoliation Tip: Use a pair of exfoliation gloves and a sulfate-free body wash and scrub the night before, focusing on your hands, feet, knees, and elbows a little bit more closely. Try EcoTools Gentle Bath and Shower Mitts and Shea Moisture Sulfate-Free Body Wash
The day of your spray tan:
Avoid putting any kind of products on your skin including deodorant, perfume, lotions, makeup, or any products containing oils. This can create a barrier causing the spray tan solution to not saturate the skin well. This can cause an uneven tan. To avoid anything like this happening, you can do a warm water rinse an hour before your appointment just to make sure that you don't have any soap or oil buildup on the skin!
When your Spray Tan Tech arrives, we will discuss the spray tan color that will suit your skin tone the best! There are many things to factor in when choosing your color, so try and trust your professional spray tan artist.
Spray Tanning Tips: When choosing a color that's way too dark for your natural skin tone, it can cause the spray tan to fade unevenly and come out looking very unnatural.
After Your Spray Tan:
After the initial rinse off of your spray tan, you are going to want to start taking very good care of your skin, and that starts with choosing the skin care products! For some clients an airbrush tan can last anywhere from 7-12 days, depending on how well you take care of your airbrush tan. For every client it's different and depends on a range of factors including: your skin's natural exfoliation rate, age, skin health, skin dryness/oiliness, skin care routine, lifestyle, and even certain medications can effect a spray tan (Thyroid Meds).
Any Sulfate-Free body wash will work, but I have a list of products that you can use as a part of your sunless maintenance as well as Tan-Safe Body Lotions:
*We sell an amazing pH Balancing body wash that is sulfate-free and is designed for sunless tanning as well as a Tan Extending Lotion that will replenish color to your skin!
Native Body Wash : Formulated with as little, all-natural ingredients as possible! Residue Free, Phthalate Free, Sulfate Free, Dye Free, Coconut Oil, Food Grade Cleansing Salt, Citric Acid for pH balance.
CeraVe Body Wash for Dry Skin : Moisturizing Body Wash with Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramides, Paraben, Sulfate & Fragrance Free. Recommended for Sensitive/Dry Skin.
Renpure : Gently remove oils, dirt & impurities without stripping your skin of essential oils. Leaves skin clean & fresh.Renpure has an array of different body washes and scents for men & women that won't let you down!
Bondi Sands Body Wash : Bondi Sands Body Wash cleanses and softens the skin. Enriched with aloe vera and infused with the scent of coconut, this body cleanser will leave your skin feeling smooth and free of oily residue. Bondi Sands Body Wash has been carefully formulated to be self tan friendly. The pH balanced formulation works to cleanse and soften the skin without fear of your tan being stripped or fading.
Tanning Tips: Avoid bar soaps and Dove products to prolong the life of your tan!
Try sticking with lotions that don't contain too much alcohol or that are heavily scented. Also, certain lotions contain oils that can cause your spray tan to fade faster than normal, including mineral oil:
Bondi Sands Everyday Gradual Tanning Milk: Dual action formula hydrates and nourishes your skin while giving you a golden glow all year round. Enriched with Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and a delicious Cocoa Butter scent this tanning milk is perfect for everyday use.
Shea Moisture Hydrating Body Lotion: Use this moisturizing raw shea butter lotion all over. Concentrate on rough and dry areas or use as a hand cream and foot cream. For best results, apply this lotion to damp skin. Raw Shea Butter moisturizing lotion is formulated without no parabens, no phthalates and no mineral oil.
Love Beauty & Planet: With our delicious glowing skin body lotion, your skin will be radiant, moisturized and soft. Our body lotions are made with plant-based moisturizers and no parabens, no silicones, no phthalates, and no dyes.
Hempz Touch of Summer Moisturizing Gradual Self-Tanning Creme with SPF 30: Gradually create a golden tan or add color back to your fading sunless tan with this moisturizing lotion. 100% pure hemp seed oil helps protect skin with omega fatty acids & lock in moisture!
Some other helpful Tanning Tips for keeping your spray tan lasting as long as possible:
Pat dry when getting out of the shower. Never scrub or rub your body when drying off.
When swimming in a pool or salt water, always apply a oil-free, waterproof sunscreen at least once an hour to protect your airbrush tan! Try Sun Bum Sunscreen Lotions in a wide range of different SPF options. UVA and UVB broad-spectrum protection. Sun Bum is water resistant up to 80 minutes, Lightweight, Fragrance-free, Gluten-free, Oil-free, Paraben-free, PABA-free, Cruelty-free, vegan
When showering, wash with your hand or a soft loofah.
A person that sweats more will fade faster than someone that doesn't. I recommend our Tan Extender Lotion for a person that loves to spray tan and also has an active lifestyle to make sure your tan lasts!
Keep from getting wet/sweating right after your spray tan session. Wear loose fitted clothing and make sure to keep cool until after your rinse off the initial spray tan.
You can incorporate a facial tanner into your nightly routine to keep your face looking tan since that's the first thing that tends to fade. Try mixing Facial Tanning Drops into your lotion at night to replenish color.
Avoid spray tanning the week of your period. I know this sounds weird, but hormones play a big part in how your spray tan develops. Most women notice a drastic difference in the color development and the longevity of their spray tan when they book the week of their cycle.
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