Spray Tan Prep Instructions 

PREPPING YOUR SKIN FOR A SPRAY TAN IS THE MOST ESSENTIAL STEP IN TANNING.

Note: It is very possible to get a spray tan without prepping your skin, but be sure to inform me if this is the case, as certain measures must be taken.

 

HERE ARE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS:

1). It is best to shower and shave 24 hours before appointment (no less than 3 hours before, as skin pH needs time to balance). Clean skin is vital to the development of the tan.

 

2). Do not use oil based soaps and scrubs, do not use lotion, perfume, or deodorant after shower.

 

3). Lightly exfoliate during your shower. Using circular motions towards your chest. Pay close attention to areas of the body that tend to be thicker skinned, i.e., hands, feet, elbows, knees, sides of torso.

 

4). Wear loose fitting clothing and underwear (none is better) after completion of your spray tan. Dark cotton clothing is best. Avoid socks and closed toed shoes if possible, flip flop or slippers are best. During your sunless session you have the option to wear your own underwear/desired garments, provided disposable thong/bra/pasties, or nothing at all.

 

Your spray tan will take about 8 hours to initially develop (unless using a rapid tan solution, which has separate instructions). During that time please avoid water splashes, sweating, washing dishes, hot car seats, applying lotion, and things of this nature. You should rinse 8 hours after application of tan. We will go over a good time to rinse based off of appointment time. A light lukewarm rinse, not scrub, is best for the initial shower. During this shower, you will see the rinse-off of the cosmetic bronzer that gives you the instant tan. Do not be alarmed, as your skin is now wearing that beautiful color and will still develop for a complete 24 hours.