HOW DO I PREP FOR MY SPRAY TAN SESSION?

  • Exfoliate 24 hours before session

  • Use exfoliating mitt or gloves

  • Do NOT use scrubs with oil as this leaves a barrier and blocks tan absorption

  • Wax and shave with a new razor at least 24 hours before session 

    • wash body after shaving to remove any invisible films on skin from razor 

  • Nothing should be on your skin before session, this includes: oils, lotions, perfume, deodorant, or body sprays

  • Spa treatments should be done prior to spray tan session

    • 24 hours prior - manicure and pedicure

    • 48 hours prior - waxing and sugaring 

    • 72 hours prior - facial and massage

  • Do not shower right before session as skin may not absorb all of the spray tan solution

  • DO NOT USE DOVE SOAP PRODUCTS as it fades tan quickly and tan becomes very blotchy

 WHAT BODY WASH IS SAFE TO USE BEFORE SESSION?

  • Dr. Bronner’s

  • Native: coconut & vanilla, cucumber & mint, sweet peach & nectar

  • Shea Moisture: coconut & hibiscus foaming milk body wash

  • Raw Sugar

  • Hempz: fragrance-free, age-defying vanilla

WHAT BODY WASH BRANDS SHOULD I AVOID?

  • Dove (changes pH level of your skin & can turn you orange)

  • Aveeno

  • Olay 

  • Irish Spring 

  • Jergens 

  • Eucerin

  • Neutrogena 

  • Nivea 

  • Dial 

  • Cetaphil 

  • Sauve 

  • Victoria’s Secret 

  • Bath and Body Works 

  • Ingredients to avoid in body wash: mineral oil, sulfates, parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), citric acids, perfumes 

WHAT SUGAR SCRUB IS SAFE TO USE BEFORE SESSION?

  • Hempz: sweet pineapple & melon

  • Raw Sugar: beach rose whipped polish sensitive skin, coconut & mango, micro salt shea & rice

  • Shea Moisture: coconut & hibiscus

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO MY SESSION?

  • Loose dark fitting clothing 

  • Flip flops or sandals with open toe and avoid strappy shoes

  • Strapless sundress or loose maxi dress

  • Very loose oversize t-shirt 

  • Loose shorts or sweatpants with no elastic band

WHAT CLOTHES CAN RUIN MY SPRAY TAN?

  • Skinny jeans or any pair of jeans 

  • Leggings or yoga pants 

  • Bras or sports bras but if you need to wear a bra, strapless is best

  • Tight spandex tank tops or dresses

  • Sweatpants with elastic bands at bottom of ankle or around waist 

  • Tight fitting shirts 

  • Sneakers, socks, boots, or any shoes rubbing skin 

  • ANY RED CLOTHING as the dye can discolor tan and turn it green

WHAT DOES THE SPRAY TAN AFTERCARE CONSIST OF?

  • Wait a minimum of 8-10 hours to rinse off with warm water but optimal wait time is 10-12 hours (except rapid tan)

  • DO NOT wash hands or get wet for 8-10 hours

  • Do not use hand sanitizer

  • Do not let pets lick you while spray tan is still developing 

  • Wait 24 hours to shave and shave with hair conditioner

  • Do not get spa treatments such as mani/pedi, waxing, facial, massage, etc.

  • After showering, blot skin with towel, DO NOT RUB

  • Moisturize skin 2x daily 

WHAT ARE BEST SPRAY TAN SAFE LOTIONS TO USE?

  • Hempz (Marisa’s Favorite)

  • Shea Moisture

  • Vaseline: soothing hydration, cocoa radiant

IS THERE ANYTHING I SHOULD AVOID MY AFTER SPRAY TAN SESSION?

  • Do not use baby oil, mineral oil, or massage oil

  • Avoid intimacy with partner or skin to skin contact until after initial rinse 

  • Hot tubs are the best way to remove a spray tan

  • Avoid long hot showers and do not use loofah and washcloths

  • Avoid long swims in pools and oceans

    • chlorine and salt water can lead to streaking, use a tan extender to help

  • Do not use exfoliating scrubs or bug spray within duration of spray tan

  • Avoid adhesives such as band-aids or tape

  • Do not use any anti-aging skincare products that exfoliate or dry skin such as retinols, Accutane, AHAs, or BHAs

  • Avoid antibiotics