Maximize Your Spray Tan's Potential: Essential Pre-Tan and Aftercare Tips
Achieve a flawless, enduring spray tan with some expert advice. By preparing your skin properly before your session and following these aftercare recommendations, you can extend the life of your tan and enjoy a perfectly even bronze glow.
Pre-Tan Preparation:
Exfoliation Mastery: Begin with a thorough exfoliation session to slough off dead skin cells, ensuring an even base for your spray tan. Opt for an oil-free exfoliator to prevent creating barriers that could interfere with the tanning solution's absorption.
Hair Removal Insights: For the smoothest application, remove hair through shaving 8-24 hours before your tan, or opt for waxing at least 24 hours in advance. This timing helps pores to close, avoiding a dotted tan appearance.
Skin Care Protocol: Skip deodorant, makeup, perfumes, and moisturisers on the day of your appointment. These products can react with the tanning solution or prevent it from adhering properly. Instead, hydrate your skin thoroughly the day before to enhance your tan's longevity.
Apparel Advice: Post-tan, choose loose, dark cotton attire and flip-flops to prevent any rub-off or staining on your clothes.
Tan Maintenance and Aftercare:
Immediate Aftercare: Postpone activities such as swimming, showering, engaging in vigorous exercise, and shaving for at least 12 hours to allow your tan to set perfectly.
Fabric Caution: Avoid contact with light-coloured materials until after your first shower to prevent any tan transfer.
Shower Tips: When you first rinse off your tan, it's normal to see some color wash away. This is simply the color guide used during the application. Rest assured, your stunning tan is intact.
Tan Longevity: To keep your tan looking fresh, moisturize daily with oil-free products. Avoid prolonged soaking in hot baths and showers, gently pat your skin dry, and limit exposure to chlorinated pools and saltwater.
By following these tailored tips, you can enjoy a gorgeous, long-lasting spray tan that looks natural and even. For more beauty insights and to book your next mobile beauty session, please contact me here. Transform your skin with the perfect glow, anytime, anywhere.