Day before your tan
   
Exfoliate

• Exfoliation is one of the most important factors in preparing your skin for a spray tan. 
• Exfoliating helps to promote an even coverage and lengthens the duration of the tan.  
• Make sure you pay particular attention to elbows, ankles and knees.

Tanning Parties

Preparation

• Shave or wax (to allow pores time to close) and moisturise the night before your application.
• Refrain from eyelash tinting 12 hours before as it may react with the DHA.
• Remove contact lenses during your session.
• Remove make-up, moisturiser, perfume and deodorant before your application as these can act as a barrier.
• Do not use highly moisturised soap.
• Paint nails and toenails, especially if false.
• It is recommended that you wear dark loose fitting clothing. 
• Solution washes out of most clothing very easily but may stain nylon and lycra materials; therefore dark coloured underwear is recommended.
• Be careful after your tanning appointment of wearing long boots, as these can make your tan patchy on your legs, and avoid any tight fitting clothing. 
• Try not to touch yourself during development time.

Aftercare 

• Leave your tan for at least 6 hours and overnight if possible, before showering or taking a bath. 
• This allows your tan to develop.
• Avoid wearing socks or shoes after your tanning session as sweating can inhibit the development of your tan. Sandals are a good choice.
• Avoid applying moisturisers or deodorants until after your first shower or bath.
• Avoid wearing tight clothing for at least 5 hours, as these will cause the tan to rub off during the developing stage.
• All swimming, showering and vigorous exercise must be avoided for at least 5 hours as this can inhibit the development of your tan.
• Do not shave until 12 hours after your treatment.
• Do not sit on light coloured fabrics until you have showered or taken a bath as the colour guide can cause discolouration

Remember!!

When you take a shower or a bath you will see some colour wash off. Don't worry. This is quite normal as it is only the colour guide that I use when the tan is applied.  
You will be left with a gorgeous tan.

Maintaining Your Tan

• It is recommended you follow these general guidelines to maintain your tan:
• Moisturise daily to extend the tan. Tan extender is recommended.
• Avoid long hot baths and showers as these speed up exfoliation, which will fade the tan.
• Avoid using high street soaps, shower gels or bubbles baths that contain parabens or sodium lauryl sulphates, as these will fade your tan more quickly.
• It is advisable to wear washing up gloves as the hands are one of the first parts of the body where your tan will fade.
• Pat your skin dry after a bath or shower.  Rubbing your skin may rub off your tan.
• Avoid swimming pools or sea water, as these can reduce your tan.
• Remember that the tan does not have any SPF factor, so wear sun cream .