• 24-48 HOURS BEFORE YOUR SPRAY TAN APPOINTMENT:

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Drinks lots of water - hydrated skin is healthy skin

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Moisturize heavily the day before your appointment, more so than you typically do, paying particular attention to the shins, elbows, ankles, wrists.

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It’s recommended to use a mitt or glove with a mild “translucent/transparent” shower gel of choice after all cleansing, shaving and washing hair. It’s best to use low-foaming or liquid gel cleanser. Foaming cleansers are normally for facial care, but body care versions are available. It's best to use a soap with mild detergents and a neutral pH that are non-moisturizing. Cleansers that are clear/translucent in the hand or container, meaning you can see light shine through (color does not matter) are safe choices. See photo:

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• NOTE: Best not to use bar soap before or after getting your spray tan.

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• IMPORTANT: Waxing and shaving must be done at least 24 hours before tanning. Waxing after your spray tan can remove the tan in the areas waxed.

 

Have pedicures & manicures done a day before your tan. Soaking feet and hands in water with soaps will cause the tan to stop developing on those areas and will result in untanned feet & hands. 

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Using medicated facial products that contain Retin-A or acne products can negatively affect your tan. 

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• BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT:

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Drinks lots of water - hydrated skin is healthy skin

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The morning of your appointment, you should take a very quick shower and do a very light exfoliation with a glove or mitt WITH WATER ONLY to make sure you removed all residue of products used the day before. This should be done at least 3 hours prior to your appointment.

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Remove makeup & deodorant prior to your appointment. You must remove deodorant prior to your spray tan b/c deodorant will create a barrier on the skin and will create untanned or green armpits.

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Avoid having any products on the skin, especially products with an oil in them as it will cause the tanning solution to bead up and run off the skin.

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You can be completely nude or wear a strapless bra and underwear; this will depend on your comfort level. You can also wear a swimsuit for your appointment; turning it inside out is recommended if it's a light-colored suit.

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• REMEMBER: Whatever you wear will leave tan lines. So, if you are planning on wearing a backless dress, you do not want to wear a bra. Disposable undergarments will leave tan lines.

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Plan to wear something dark & loose fitting after your spray tan.

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• AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT:

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Drinks lots of water - hydrated skin is healthy skin (yes, you're reading this again b/c it's that important)

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It’s best to wear a maxi dress or loose pants and top with flats or flip-flops after your appointment. If you must drive after your appointment and are wearing shorts or a skirt, it's recommended to place a towel on your car seat to protect the seat and your tan.

 

Avoid wearing leggings, jeans, socks, bras, and tennis shoes for at least 5-6 hours after tanning. Wearing skinny jeans within days after getting a spray tan can remove the tan along the inner thigh, knees and legs.

Do not use band-aides, face masks or pore strips post spray tan.

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Avoid sweating and all contact with water prior to your initial rinse. Avoid moisturizing body washes with oil or exfoliating beads (see note above about soaps).

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If sleeping in the tan, it is recommended to use old or dark colored sheets.

 

For regular solutions, wait at least 8 hours prior to your initial rinse, but no longer than 12 hours, using warm water only, no hot water, no soap and use your hands only until the water runs clear. Using soap will stop the tan from developing. Sultry Sunless recommends waiting at least 12 hours to use soap after getting your spray tan. To prolong your sunless tan, it’s recommended to avoid sulfates found in a lot of face & body products. Sultry Sunless has an assortment of sulfate free products that are sunless friendly, for purchase if needed. 

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Do not use shampoo or wash your hair for the first 12 hours after the appointment. Shampoo running down your body is the same as using soap and can cause streaking.

 

Pat dry (no rubbing or scrubbing) & avoid the use of a loofah or washcloth. Also, do not use hair removal products as they will remove your tan.

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​After 12 hours following your appointment, you may use spray tan friendly products to cleanse and moisturize your skin. Do not use a wash cloth or loofah while showering to prolong the life of your tan. Once again pat the skin dry. It is best to moisturize within the first 3 minutes after patting yourself dry.

 

Lock in your tan with sunless friendly moisturizers, available for purchase if needed.

 

After your tan has fully developed for 24 hours after your appointment, it is completely safe to go swimming. It is best to use a water resistant sunscreen. Sunscreens that repel water off of your skin will help keep your color richer, longer. It is also recommended to rinse off after being in water that may contain a high content of chlorine or salt. After you have rinsed, air dry and apply more sunscreen or moisturizer as needed.

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Hot tubs, jacuzzi’s, saunas or swimming pools will shorten the lifespan of your sunless tan. Chlorine, saltwater and sand act as exfoliants, which can cause your tan to fade faster, streak and become patchy.

 

• PROTECT with SPF 30+

No matter your skin tone or skin type, use a sunscreen (alcohol free to maintain your sunless tan) daily. This is one of the most important steps in maintaining beautiful, healthy skin over your lifetime.

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Stay hydrated & have fun in your gorgeous tan!

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PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE WHOSE SKIN DOES NOT REACT CORRECTLY WITH SOME TANNING SOLUTIONS DUE TO HORMONAL MEDICATIONS, ANTIBIOTICS, BIRTH CONTROL, AND MORE. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS OR HAVE EVER HAD A REACTION TO ANY SPRAY TAN IN THE PAST, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU REQUEST A CONSULTATION AND PATCH TEST IF YOU FALL UNDER ANY OF THESE CATEGORIES OR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT THE INFORMATION ABOVE.