TIPS FOR PRE & POST TAN
WE ARE SO PLEASED TO BE OFFERING SOUTH SEAS AIRBRUSH TANNING, HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT STEPS TO ENSURE YOU HAVE THE BEST EXPERIENCE AND LONGEVITY WITH YOUR TAN.
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AT LEAST 24 HOURS BEFORE YOUR SUNLESS TAN:
Exfoliate. Exfoliate. Exfoliate.
We cannot overstress the importance of pre-session exfoliation. 24 hours prior to your session, clear away any dry, dead skin cells with a ph balancing scrub. This is important to ensure even color and long lasting results.
Protect your skin’s PH levels
Avoid using bar soaps, high ph shower products, or in shower moisturizers. These products can interfere with the DHA bronzing reaction in the skin.
Hair removal
Avoid shaving, waxing, or use of depilatory creams for at least 24 hours prior to your session.
THE DAY OF YOUR SUNLESS TAN:
Don’t create sunless barriers
Skip the lotion and makeup. While moisturizing your skin in the days following your tanning session can make it last longer, applying moisturizers and lotions can interfere with the bronzing spray absorbing into your skin. If you do wear makeup the day of your tan, remove it before spray tanning to get the most even tan on your face. Also, use deodorant sparingly. Believe it or not, it could interact with the spray and turn your armpits a not-so-fab shade of green.
*we will provide you with makeup wipes in case you do arrive with any of these products on - we know it can't be avoided sometimes-we have you covered.
Arrive prepared
Wear lose-fitting, dark clothing to your session (preferably cotton). Also, be sure to remove all jewelry and leave it off until your tan is set. This will prevent your clothes and jewelry from rubbing against your skin and smudging your tan or your clothing being stained by the tanning spray. Braless is best until tan is set.
Bring an umbrella if it looks like rain.
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Post Tan
Wait the 2-3 hours (fiji express tan) or 8-12 hours (tahitian, or lava tan) before rinsing off with water only, and avoiding hair washing during this rinse.
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Moisturize with a lotion that is free of these ingredients & types of products to avoid while you have a spray tan:
Mineral oil
Fragrances
Most essential oil
Anti-aging products
Toners
Hair removal products
Retin-a
Make-up removal products
This is not by any means an all inclusive list, but these are some of the types of products and ingredients we recommend for people to avoid.
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You want to look for the following products or ingredients:
Shea butter
Fragrance-free
Oil-free
Aloe-vera
Coconut oil
If you are unsure and want a specific suggestion, all of our South Seas product line are made to compliment and extend the airbrush tan you have received.
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