Pre Spray Tan Tips
Pre Spray Tan Tips
- Remove unwanted hair from your body. Waxing or shaving 8 to 24 hours before the tan is important as the skin becomes prepared for the absorption of the tanning solution. The dead skin cells are removed from the upper layer of the skin, allowing the new and fresh skin to reap out.
- Shower before your session. Avoid using body washes that are extra moisturising, and opt for a gel-based body wash or bar soap. Don't forget to also wash your body with exfoliating gloves or a soft washcloth and scrub it.
- An essential step in spray tanning before and after that is often overlooked is remembering to wear loose and dark clothes to your spray tanning session. Clothes often get stained after the tanning session, so wear something that can be easily cleaned later. You should also wear loose shoes or flip-flops.
- Exfoliation plays a vital role in the tanning process. Exfoliating prior to the session will remove the dead skin and extend the life of your tan.
- If you have an appointment for a manicure or pedicure, keep it before your spray tanning session.
- Spray tanning before and after care also involves not wearing deodorant, lotions or perfumes both before and right after the spray tanning session. Deodorants tend to mix with the tanning solution and create unwanted results. In addition, makeup, perfumes, and even jewellery will come in the way of the tanning solution and act as barriers to an even finish.
- Do not apply a moisturiser or body butter before the tanning session. These create streaks in the tan as the solution slides off the skin instead of being absorbed.