Tips for Tanners

Do shower and exfoliate your entire body before a tanning session and the night before, especially under arms. It is best to wax or shave at least 8 hours before tanning or the night before. Do not apply moisturiser, deodorant or perfume until after your post tanning shower, they can act as a barrier and prevent the Sun Spray from contacting the skin. The same applies to the face and wearing of make-up.

Do wear a dark coloured bathing suit or garment of your preference to tan in. Bronzer washes out of most clothes very easily, but may stain light nylon materials.

Do wear loose clothing and shoes to your appointment.

Do apply clear nail polish to fingers and ties. Acrylic nails are not affected.

Do wait at least 6-8 hours before showering after your tanning session. You need to allow enough time for the reaction to take place, the longer the better.

Do apply moisturise morning and evening after your post tanning shower. Hydrated skin makes your tan last longer. It’s just like a natural tan.

Do wear loose clothing to bed the first night of your spray tan.

Do not sit directly on leather or light fabrics seats and furniture after your tanning session. Sit on a towel or cloth instead.

Do not take long hot baths or soak in the pool. This can Accelerate exfoliation and fade your tan, it’s best to bathe or swim prior to your pre-tan exfoliation and tanning session.

Do not exercise immediately following your tanning session. Excessive perspiration can affect the tanning process and the end result of your tan.

Do not use lotions with Alpha Hydroxy Acids, their purpose is to increase exfoliation. These lotions accelerate the fading process of your tan.

Post-tan shower: If you had an application with bronzer, you will see colour washing off the first time you shower. DO NOT be alarmed, this is just the topical colour that was applied. Your skin will continue to tan as the self tan reaction occurs on your skin. Your tan will gently and gradually fade until your next exfoliation and tanning session.

Your skin type affects how often you need to tan
Dryer skin exfoliates faster, so hydrating with moisturiser between sessions is essential to keep your tan alive.