Before and After Care
PRE AND POST TANNING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE TANNING
- Wax 2 days before the tanning or shave the night before: Wax residue will block tanner absorption.
- Take a shower and exfoliate properly using a body brush or quality scrub. Removing any dead cells any body oils will help the sunless tanner penetrate your skin and give you the best results.
- Do not use deodorant (It will turn green!!!), makeup, perfume or moisturizers prior to the tanning. Lotions can act as a barrier & prevent the solution from contacting your skin.
- You may tan in the garment of your choice or ladies may be sprayed nude. Bathing suits and underwear work well and MEN are required to wear underwear, boxer shorts or a bathing suit.
- Wear loose fitting dark-colored clothing and flip-flops because some of the bronzer can rub off on your clothing and shoes can cause your feet to perspire affecting the results.
- To avoid age spots, freckles, moles, etc. from getting darker, apply a cosmetic concealer over the spots or areas to block the solution and give an even appearance of color.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER TANNING
- Do not wash your hands for 4 hours
- Do not put on tight clothing for least 4 hours
- Do not exercise (first day). Perspiring immediately after tanning alters the chemical reaction of the solution changing its color
- Do not swim in water or soak in Jacuzzi or bath tub. Chlorine from a pool or Jacuzzi can cause your tan to fade faster
- Do not apply moisturizer
- Refrain from any rubbing action of body skin during “tan time” (6-8 hours) to achieve best result.
- Do not carry a clutch or heavy purse or back pack under arm or over shoulders as this will cause “rub off, of solution.
MAINTAIN AND PROLONG YOUR TAN
- Wait at least 8 hours before showering. Recommend next day. You may see color washing off the first time you shower, this is normal
- Do not take long hot baths or showers
- Do not use exfoliate with loufas, body scrubs, body washes or soaps with exfoliating beads until your tan starts to fade away
- Pat dry after you shower
- Limit the shaving of your legs, as this is also a form of exfoliating
- Apply moisturizer after shower and every day after your tanning session. This will help prolong your tan.