PREPARING YOUR SKIN FOR ‘PICTURE PERFECT’ SPRAY TAN
Preparation is key for a perfect spray tan. With these tips and tricks, your Honey Glow tan will be easy peesy:
BEFORE YOUR SPRAY TAN APPOINTMENT:
Exfoliate and moisturise the day prior to your spray tan, paying particular attention to elbows, knees, ankles and problem dry areas. On the morning of your tan, shower and exfoliate using water only – do not use any body wash products as these may leave a barrier on your skin, preventing the colour from fully developing.
Wax/shave/laser at least 24-48 hours prior to your tan. This allows the pores time to close. Dotting in pores may appear if not adhered to.
24 hours before your tan avoid using bar soaps, high pH shower products, oil based products or in-shower moisturisers. These products may act as a barrier against your skin, where it will stop the fast tanning actives to develop onto the skin.
Don’t apply moisturiser, deodorant, perfume or makeup on the day of application.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
During your spray tan, feel free to wear whatever you feel comfortable in, such as underwear, bikini, G-string, or (ladies only) may wear nothing at all if they prefer. Disposable underwear is provided if needed.
If you need to wear clothes directly after your tan has dried, we recommend dark, loose fitting clothes.
You may experience some of the tan rubbing off on your clothes before the tan has been rinsed off. This should easily wash out of most fabrics, however lighter coloured materials, including leather, may stain.
AFTER TAN TIPS
Leave your spray tan to dry completely. We will advise how long you need to wait before you are able to wet your skin, usually between 2 and 8 hours.
It is recommended not to exercise or carry out any activities that may cause perspiration between the tanning and showering phase.
When showering it is completely normal for some of the initial bronzer to wash off. Your tan will still continue to develop after showering.
To keep your tan looking great for longer, we recommend moisturising twice daily and patting dry with your towel (as opposed to rubbing). Short showers and drinking plenty of water keeps your skin hydrated and looking glowy!
Avoid long baths, spas and swimming in chlorinated water, as well as exfoliating products.
