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5–7 days before
Plan waxing and skin treatments
Complete waxing, facials, peels and other intensive skin services early enough for the skin to settle before your tan.
Preparation & aftercare
Your best glow starts before the appointment.
A few simple steps help your custom color develop evenly, last longer and fade more beautifully. Use this guide before and after every spray tan.
Even developmentLonger wearSofter fade
Save this guideUse it before every appointment.
The golden rule
Clean, exfoliated skin gives your tan the smoothest canvas.
Complete shaving, waxing, manicures, pedicures and spa services before your appointment. On appointment day, arrive with clean, dry skin and no lotion, oil, perfume, makeup or deodorant.
Your glow timeline
Exactly what to do—and when.
Follow these milestones for the most even, natural-looking result.
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24 hours before
Exfoliate and shave
Gently exfoliate from shoulders to toes, paying extra attention to elbows, knees, ankles and other dry areas. Shave at least 24 hours before when possible.
03
Appointment day
Arrive clean and product-free
Skip lotion, oils, perfume, deodorant and makeup. Wear loose, dark clothing and easy slip-on shoes to protect your developing color.
04
After your appointment
Let the color develop
Avoid water, sweating, tight clothing and skin-to-skin rubbing until your instructed rinse time. Your rinse window depends on the formula selected.
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First rinse
Rinse gently—do not scrub
Use lukewarm water and your hands only. Rinse until the water runs clear, then pat dry with a towel. Do not panic if cosmetic bronzer washes away.
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Every day after
Moisturize and protect
Moisturize consistently with a spray-tan-friendly product. Limit long hot baths, harsh exfoliation, chlorine and products containing heavy oils.
Appointment-day checklist
Do this. Skip that.
Do
- Exfoliate and shave the day before.
- Wear loose, dark clothing.
- Choose easy slip-on shoes.
- Bring preferred undergarments for tan lines.
- Tell your artist about sensitivities or event timing.
Don’t
- Apply lotion, oil, perfume or deodorant.
- Wear leggings, tight bras, jeans or closed shoes.
- Schedule waxing or a pedicure right afterward.
- Shower immediately before your appointment.
- Plan workouts, swimming or water exposure before rinsing.
Your first rinse
Bronzer rinsing away is completely normal.
The cosmetic guide color may look darker before your first rinse. When it washes away, your true tan continues developing beneath the skin’s surface.
Use lukewarm waterAvoid very hot water during the first rinse.
Use hands onlyNo washcloth, loofah, soap or scrubbing on the first
rinse.
Pat dryDo not rub the skin with your towel.
Wait to moisturizeFollow the specific instructions provided for your
formula.
Protect your investment
Use products made for sunless color.
Harsh cleansers, exfoliating acids and heavy oils can break down color faster. Ask which in-studio prep, wash, moisturizer and extender products best fit your skin and routine.
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PrepareGentle exfoliation
MaintainHydrate daily
Important sun-safety reminder
A spray tan is not sunscreen.
Sunless color does not provide reliable UV protection. Continue using broad-spectrum sunscreen according to the product directions and reapply as recommended.
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