BEFORE YOUR TAN

24 HOURS BEFORE YOUR SPRAY TAN

• Exfoliate thoroughly
• Shave or wax early (not right before appointment)
• Moisturize dry areas lightly if needed
• Avoid heavy sweating/workouts
• Avoid bar soaps & harsh exfoliants
• Stop using retinol, acne products & acids on body
• Drink water — hydrated skin tans better

DAY OF TAN

• Shower a few hours before
• NO lotion, oil, perfume, makeup or deodorant
• Wear loose dark clothing
• Remove jewelry
• Arrive cool & dry — not sweaty from rushing

Avoid These Types Of Soaps

• Antibacterial soaps
• Sulfate-heavy soaps (SLS/Sodium Lauryl Sulfate)
• Exfoliating scrubs or beads
• Acne washes with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide
• Retinol/body peels
• Strong fragrance-heavy body washes
• Bar soaps that leave skin squeaky-clean.