Post Tan Care

After Your Appointment

Do not shower, swim or do anything that causes perspiration for at least 6 to 8 hours after your spray tan session.  Once you do shower, you will notice some of the bronzer wash away, that’s ok.  Do not to use harsh commercial body wash.  In fact, try not to use any body wash in this shower.  Your main goal is to wash away the bronzer.  Your tan is still hard at work.

Once out of the shower, pat your skin dry as if you have a bad sunburn.  Try not to rub your skin with the towel, this acts as a light exfoliation.  Also, moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!  A good moisturizer helps hydrate the skin and slows the shedding process, which in turn prolongs the life of your tan!  I recommend a natural body butter, something that will lock in the moisture.  Avoid lotions with petroleum and mineral oils, they will strip your tan!

Stay Hydrated! – Drink plenty of water.

Avoid swimming in chlorinated water – Chlorine shortens the lifespan of a spray tan and can have a bleaching effect.

Now that all the technicalities are out of the way…..enjoy your tan!  You should continue to apply moisturizer twice a day.  I recommend a body butter in the morning and a tan extending moisturizer at night.  Also, utilizing a body wash engineered for spray tanning wouldn’t hurt either.  Avoid harsh body washes & bar soaps, please!