PREPARING FOR YOUR TAN

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Preparing For Your Tan

BEFORE

  • No working out or excessive sweating prior to appointment
  • Come showered at least 4hrs prior. If possible, come with no makeup, deodorant, lotions, oils, or perfume
  • No using DOVE PRODUCTS at all
  • Exfoliate the night before
  • At least 12hrs prior to appt no facials, wax, or shaving
  • Manicures/Pedicures should be done at least 1 day before
  • If you have a sunburn and/or pealing, please reschedule your appointment

DAY OF APPOINTMENT

  • Come in with dark loose clothing. I recommend flip flops on the feet. Tight clothes are the worst thing for your newly sprayed tan which includes yoga pants and snug tank tops. It is like putting on gloves before your manicure has set.
  • Avoid Red fabrics as the red dye could react to the tanning solution and cause the skin to turn green.
  • Bring an umbrella if the forecast shows rain and loose-fitting long pants and long sleeve shirt so the rain does not affect the tanning process
  • NO products on your skin.
  • Let your Airbrush Technician know what type of shade you are looking for. ex. Light/glowy, Medium, Naturally Dark, or in between one of the two. Remember: the tan is customized to your personal skin tone.

AFTER-CARE

  • DO NOT RINSE OFF ANY PART OF YOUR BODY including hands/feet for 1-4 hours as indicated by your spray tanning specialist. If you need to rinse hands/feet, during the 1–4 hours processing time use baby wipes to wipe the palms of your hands or soles of your feet only. Use rubber gloves if you need to give your kids a bath or do household chores. No hand sanitizer either.
  • No working out or excessive sweating after your appointment until after your first shower with product
  • Rinse off with water only 1-4 hours after spray tan session using water ONLY. During your first rinse you will notice that much of the solution will rinse away, this is normal. When you dry off do not wipe but blot your skin with a towel. The solution absorbed in the skin will develop for another 12-18 hours.
  • Do not use DOVE PRODUCTS before during or after a tanning session. I would advise to use products made specifically for spray tanning to sustain the life of the tan.
  • Protect your skin. Use SPF daily. A spray tan does not contain sunscreen, block UV rays, or protect you from the sun. You will still need to apply a SPF sunscreen.
  • Avoid bug spray as it could cause streaking and fading.
  • I know this sounds funny but do not let your pet lick your spray tan.
  • Wait 24 hours to shave. DO NOT USE SHAVING CREAM. Use a new razor as a dull razor or electric razor may cause streaking.
  • Refrain from spa treatments for a least 72 hours as this can cause fading. I would suggest no waxing treatments at all and no treatments that contain baby oil, mineral oil, or massage oils.
  • Remember the spray tan is applied to the outer layers of the skin. You will want to treat this as delicate as possible and anything that exfoliates the skin will remove the tan.
  • Moisturize your skin at least 2X a day STARTING 24 hours after your tanning session. Avoid moisturizers that contain alcohol
  • No skin to skin contact until after your first official shower with product.
  • Avoid hot showers, hot tubs, or long swims in pools or the ocean
  • Anti-aging, Accutane and Salicylic acids can cause issues with the tan as well as Antibiotics and other medications.

Spray Tan Instructions Confirmation

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