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golden bronze spray tan

TAN CARE GUIDE

BEFORE & AFTER

UV- Free * No Smell * Quick Drying * Natural Looking * Never Orange

PRE-TAN

// SHOWER //

If you must shower the day of your appointment please allow at least 4-5 hours in between the shower and your tan. 

Use lukewarm water only -

no products.

Use a gentle body wash.

DO NOT USE DOVE BODY WASH OR SOAP!
 

 // EXFOLIATE //

YOU MUST Exfoliate no sooner than 24 hours prior to your appointment.  Use an oil free, body scrub and a pair of exfoliation gloves.

// HAIR REMOVAL //

Shaving or waxing MUST be done no sooner than 24-48 hours before your appointment. 

// MOISTURIZE //

Moisturize your entire body every day leading up to your appointment.

 

Please do not moisturize the day of your appointment.

// BEAUTY PREP //

Schedule all beauty services 1-2 days prior to your appointment. (nails, facials, massages, waxing, brows, lashes, etc.)

DAY OF TAN

// SKIN PREP //

If you must shower the day of your appointment, allow at least 5 hours in between.

 

Warm water rinse only

without any products.

DO NOT apply any products

to your skin the day of your appointment.

NO makeup, lotion, oil, deodorant, perfume, etc

 // WHAT TO WEAR DURING //

Recommended Clothing: 

Bra, strapless bra, pasties, bathing suit, underwear, thong.

Keep in mind that what you wear during your session determines your tan lines.

// WHAT TO WEAR AFTER //

Recommended Clothing:

Long sweatpants, sweatshirts, long sleeve shirts, loose strapless dresses, flip flops, slides, slippers. 

​Solution usually comes off 

most clothing when washed.

NO Leggings, yoga pants, tank tops, work out clothes, jeans, shorts, dresses, rompers, jeans, socks, sneakers, closed toed shoes

POST-TAN

// AVOID //

Avoid contact with water and sweating until your first rinse.

 

Avoid touching your tan

until your first rinse.

 // WARM WATER RINSE //

After waiting the designated amount of time rinse your tan off using lukewarm water only. Don't use any products during the rinse. When rinsing, the cosmetic bronzer will come off. Use your hands and gently rub your entire body to ensure you get all of the cosmetic bronzer off of your skin. Rinse until the water in the bottom of the shower becomes clear. 

// AFTER YOUR RINSE //

Pat dry with your towel. Do not rub. Do not apply any products to the skin after your rinse. You will be significantly lighter post rinse which is normal. 

// SOAP SHOWER //

You can shower regularly 24 hours from your rinse. Over those 24 hours the active ingredient in the spray tan solution, DHA, will fully develop and you will see your true tan results.

// WORKING OUT //

You can resume after your first soap shower. If you sweat pat dry, do not rub.

MAINTAINANCE

// MOISTURIZE //

Twice a day with a spray tan friendly and stay hydrated! That is the key to a long lasting tan.

 // WEAR SPF //

Spray tan does not contain any SPF and will not provide your skin with sun protection. 

// WHAT TO AVOID //

For best results avoiding or limit the use of the following:

AHA's, BHA's, Acne Products, Resurfacing Products, Spot Treatments, Anti-Aging, Retin-A, Sulfates, Parabens, Alcohol, Witch Hazel, Fragrances, Baby Oils, Mineral Oils, Essential Oils, Petroleum Oils

DOVE Body Wash/Soap,

Victoria's Secret Products, 

Bath & Body Works Products

Bar Soap, exfoliating face and body scrubs, Makeup remover wipes, oils and balms, Micellar Water, loofah, exfoliating mitt, washcloth, etc.

 

Waxing & hair removal 

 

Aerosol sunscreen, Band-Aid's and adhesive tape, extended submersion in water (ocean, hot tub, swimming pool, hot showers /baths), Excessive exercising and sweating

Follow this tan care guide to ensure a flawless tan that will last between 5-10 days.

A little prep work goes a long way in making your tan last and looking amazing!

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