Before & After Spray Tan Care

To get the best possible result from your spray tan, follow these simple preparation and aftercare steps.

Before Your Spray Tan Session

  • Shower and exfoliate your skin thoroughly before your spray tan.
  • Do not apply moisturiser, deodorant, perfume, body oil or makeup before your appointment, as these products may interfere with the tanning solution.
  • Wear or bring dark underwear or swimwear for the treatment. Men may prefer dark swimming trunks or boxer shorts.
  • Bring loose, dark clothing and open footwear, such as flip-flops, to wear afterwards.
  • Complete shaving or waxing at least eight hours before your spray tan session.
  • Bring an umbrella if rain is expected on the day of your appointment.

After Your Spray Tan Session

  • Avoid contact with water during the recommended development period. Water may interrupt the tanning process and cause an uneven or streaky result.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise, excessive heat and activities that may cause perspiration during the development period.
  • Avoid wearing satin clothing or sleeping in satin bedding before your first shower, as satin may increase perspiration and contribute to streaking.
  • Do not rub, scratch or repeatedly touch your skin while the tan is developing.
  • When sitting on leather car seats in hot weather, place a towel between your skin and the seat to help reduce perspiration.
  • Shower once the recommended development time has passed. Some of the cosmetic colour guide will wash away during the first shower, revealing the developed tan underneath.
  • During the first shower, rinse thoroughly with clean lukewarm water. You may then wash gently using a mild, pH-balanced body wash. Pat the skin dry with a towel instead of rubbing.
  • Avoid long baths, hot showers, saunas and chlorinated swimming pools, as these may shorten the life of the tan.
  • Moisturise daily to maintain the appearance of your tan and encourage an even fade. Our Organic Shea Butter is a rich natural moisturiser suitable for maintaining sunless-tanned skin.
  • Apply a suitable broad-spectrum sunscreen whenever your skin is exposed to the sun. A spray tan does not protect against UVA or UVB exposure.
  • Avoid skincare products containing glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acids, retinoids or strong exfoliating ingredients, as these may cause the tan to fade more quickly.
  • Avoid shaving or waxing immediately after your spray tan. When shaving is necessary, use a fresh blade, shaving cream and light pressure to minimise exfoliation.
  • A spray tan generally lasts approximately six to eleven days, depending on your skin type, preparation and aftercare routine.
  • As the tan begins to fade, gently exfoliate patchy areas using an exfoliating mitt on damp skin. Avoid aggressive scrubbing, which may irritate the skin.
  • At the end of the tan’s life, exfoliate the entire body gently to remove remaining colour and prepare the skin for the next application.