Frequently Asked Questions
Pre/Post Tan Care Instructions
Preparation and After care products are CRUCIAL with spray tanning due to the way that DHA works.
DHA colors the outermost layer of your skin which is why it’s very important to prepare the area properly and be sure that the skin is free of dirt and debris.
Before your appointment:
- Remove any hair from the area prior to your spray. Shaving afterwards will drastically shorten the life of your tan.
- Absolutely NO lotion or deodorant on the skin the day of and immediately prior to your appointment. This will help maximize the development of DHA on the skin.
- Exfoliate to remove dead skin cells. Nothing will create a greater patchiness or an uneven tan than not exfoliating or exfoliating the wrong way.
- How to Exfoliate Correctly for Maximum Tan Results:
- 2-3 days prior to your tan you want to use a manual exfoliation (exfoliating mitt is best)
- In the 2-3 days leading up to your spray tan be sure to moisturize your skin really well morning and night.
- Morning of your spray tan- apply the enzymatic exfoliation onto dry skin like lotion, set a 10 minute timer and then rinse off in the shower. You can finish with the Hydra Luxe body wash which contains pH to help pre the skin.
After your appointment:
- AVOID contact with water/sweating for 6-8 hours (or 2-6 hours if using the Rapid Solution)
- No baths or extended periods of soaking in water for the next 7-10 days
- Moisturizing is your best friend. Moisturize daily to keep the skin hydrated.
- Do not use Dove, Oil of Olay or any deodorant type soaps. They will strip the color from your skin.
- Do Not use products containing mineral oil, alpha hydroxy acids or alcohols.
- Always pat your skin dry with your towel versus excessive rubbing.
- Regularly apply a good moisturizer ( Extend Serum/Tan Me BB Cream) that contains NO mineral oil as this will strip the color.
- Use a non abrasive body wash. The Same Hydra Luxe Body wash that was recommended in the skin preparation portion can also be used after your spray tan as it doesn’t pull the color from the skin.
- Refrain from using any sort of manual exfoliation on your skin such as mitts/loofas, body scrubs waxing/shaving.
- Always remember to use SPF. Your spray tan does not contain any properties that would protect your skin from UV rays.
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