Here's how to prep your skin before your spray tan appointment. The day/night before your spray tan appointment is where you do alllllll the things!
Ideally a full 24 hours before or 12hours minimum!
1- EXFOLIATING & MOISTURISING
Before applying any form of tan to the body wether it is a spray tan or self tan you should always be exfoliating & moisturising your skin 24hours before a spray tan
& 8hours before is ok for self tanning.
EXFOLIATING
Exfoliating is essential for removing any old tan and dead skin cells from your whole body. Think of it this way you wouldn’t put new make up on top of yesterdays would you?! Why would you do this with your tan?
MOISTURISING
Moisturising after exfoliating is to nourish your skin after ridding it of any old skin cells and old tan.
2- HAIR REMOVAL
WAXING
Waxing should be done 24-48 hours before your spray tan appointment or you plan on applying any self tan. This gives the tan plenty of time to settle and your pores to close.
SHAVING
Shaving should be done 24 hours before your spray tan appointment or you plan on applying self tan. This gives your pores time to close to prevent any tan from seeping in leaving a ‘dotty’ look. If you find you have large pores we recommend leaving shaving until after you wash your tan off.
3. AVOID PERFUMES & DEODERANT
Avoid wearing perfume and deodorant the same day as your spray tan appointment or you plan on applying self tan. Perfumes and deodorant can cause a barrier on the skin and prevent the tan from taking properly or going discoloured.
Do you ever find tan doesn’t take to your chest properly, maybe it’s layers of perfume stopping it from developing properly.
4- SHOWERING
Showering around your spray tan or when your planning on applying self tan can affect how well the tan takes to your skin. We recommend showering a few hours before to let your body temp regulate and ph levels go back to normal.
Be careful what products you use in the shower on the same day, don’t use any bars of soap or products with lots of scents or oils added this can stay on the skin an could affect the way the tan develops.
5 - CLOTHING
Always plan the outfit you’re going to wear after your spray tan appointment or plan on applying self tan.
We recommend something that is oversized with long sleeves and long trousers, cotton material is best to prevent disturbing the tan while it’s developing. Long Pj’s, loungewear or joggers/hoodies are ideal! If needing to wear shoes fluffy bed socks to protect the tan on your feet from sweating off in trainers/crocs and pop them over your trousers to prevent lines on your ankles.
You need to do allll the things before your appointment to give your skin a chance to get back to its normal PH levels , your skin to absorb any products you put on it and your wee pores to close (if you feel you have really large pores or they take a while to close leave shaving until the day after your spray tan).
This will result in the most perfect flawless results of your lifeeeeee 🤩
Ps. DO NOT apply moisturiser the day of your appointment!! this can cause a barrier on the skin and stop the tan from taking as well as it should. We have spray tan friendly creams in the salon if you feel you have dry areas just ask the girls for some in the spray tan room.