BEFORE TANNING
Shower, shave and exfoliate before the
application. Shaving and waxing is recommended 8-24 hours before
your appointment. Do not use exfoliates containing oils. Using exfoliating gloves work best. You can find these at your local store or bath shop. Baking soda works well too. Work into a paste and scrub. Pay
attention to rough skin areas like knees, elbows, ankles and the
tops of your feet. Do not use DOVE products at all, before or after tan. Do not apply lotions, perfumes, or deodorants.
Face make-up should be removed as well (eye make-up is OK). These act
as barriers and affect the depth of the tan. Do not put your bra back on after your pre-tan shower. Unless its freshly washed, it has lotion and deodorant residue on it and will coat your skin.
You can choose to
tan in the buff, a dark swimsuit or undergarment, or we can provide
disposable bikinis and bras for women and shorts for men. Do not
wear wool, nylon, lycra, spandex, leather, suede or silk fabrics
during the treatment. Have dark, loose fitting clothing and flip
flops to wear afterwards. We recommend not to wear tight clothing
(no bras!) until after your first shower, but if you must, wait AT
LEAST 4 hours. Tight clothing will rub on your tan, causing it to
develop unevenly.
AFTER TANNING
Once your
tan is applied, you must allow it to dry completely. Do not touch
your skin while drying. Do not wet your skin, moisturize or take a
shower for at least 8 hours or more. The longer the solution has to
react with your skin, the better. Avoid exercising or perspiring as
this may cause your tan to streak until the first shower. Use a
towel for leather and light colored seats on warm days and an
umbrella for rainy days.
When showering, wash
with a mild shower GEL and use a mesh shower puff lightly. Don't be
concerned if some color washes off. This is normal. It is the
initial bronzing agent which won't affect the color of your tan.
Always PAT DRY with a towel and don't rub skin dry.
Moisturize twice or
more daily with alcohol free lotion. Hydrated skin makes your tan
last longer. Alcohol-based products are drying to the skin and will
make your tan fade more quickly. Avoid exfoliating and any hair
removal creams or bleaching products. Avoid long, hot showers/baths,
hot tubs, pools and oceans. If so, use waterproof sunscreen to seal
it in.
IMPORTANT ADVISE
If you feel you have highly sensitive
skin, or have any doubts, we recommend a small localized test spray
before receiving a full body tan.
It is important that
you wear dark, loose fitting clothing after your appointment. Any
minor rub-off will easily wash out of most fabrics, but some light
colored materials, previously mentioned, will stain. We suggest using
dark colored sheets or a towel on your bed if your first shower is
the next morning.
Don't make the
mistake of not showering completely for fear that your lovely tan is
running down the drain. Not so! Remember to PAT DRY after showing
and washing your hands.
Our tanning solution
does not provide any sun protection and it does not contain any
sunscreen. Make sure to apply sunscreen to prevent sunburn when
outdoors. We have a list of products known to be "tan-killers" with
which we will provide you. |
