prepare
Your Prep Guide
For the best sunless tan with longer lasting results.
why prep your skin?
Spray tan results are produced by a sugar dervived compound interacting with the amino acids on the surface of our skin cells.
Because of this direct process between your unique skin cells, ph levels, and DHA, the active ingredient, it is vital that you follow our prep guidelines. Please read the guide in its entirety.
1 WEEK TO 24-48 hours prior to tan- Begin prepping.
IMPORTANT - PRIOR TO TANNING
1. discontinue retinol products one week prior.
2. no excessive sun exposure two weeks prior.
Shave.
If desired, remove unwanted hair 24-48 hours before appointment. Hair removal is NOT mandatory.
Shaving should be completed with a razor that lacks a large moisturizing strip. You will be able to shave post tan. Details will be given to you at appointment.
Exfoliate.
In a warm shower, resurface your skin cells 24 hours before appointment with an exfoliating mitt for best results. Oil based scrubs and loofahs are not recommended. Exfoliating allows for a seamless tan application and fade, do not skip this step! You can purchase an exfoliating mitt in the shop.
Shower.
24 hours before tan, exfoliate and cleanse the body with a gel-based wash to adhere the best tanning results. Please discontinue use of any bar and lotion-based soap ASAP. Any soap that looks like a lotion is a no-go. Dove and Olay are especially known to leave a residue that the spray tan cannot get through.
My personal favorite is Aleavia which can be purchased in the shop. No Native or Treehut products.
If you must shower day of appointment, please do so at least 6 hours prior to tan and rinse well to ensure there is no product residue left on your skin.
Spa Services.
Complete any and all spa services 24-48 hours before tan. Your spray tan should be the very last beauty service on your to-do list. Your manicure and pedicure color will not be negatively affected by the spray tan.
Sunburns + Tan Lines
We cannot AND WILL NOT spray tan over sunburnt OR peeling skin. Please avoid unprotected sun exposure 2-3 weeks prior to appointment. Additionally, the spray tan will help to conceal tan lines but it will never cover 100% of the contrast. Please keep this in mind.
Summer Weather.
IT'S HOT YA'LL! The heat is not your spray tan's friend. Please consider staying cool before your appointment to ensure your skin is not hot when you arrive. Always prepare for weather changes. We recommend bringing an umbrella, long pants, long sleeve shirt, and jacket to all appointments. Additionally, bringing a towel to place on your car seat post tan is great.
If desired, you may apply a light-weight hydrating facial cream. No lotions, oils, deodorant, or perfumes on your body. All of these products can create a barrier on the skin that the tan will not adhere to. If dryness is a concern, opt for our hydration add-on. If you have Aleavia, you may apply a light layer on the body.
day of appointment
Body + Face.
Clothing.
Wear dark, soft, loose-fitting clothing that covers the majority of your skin with open-toed sandals. Cotton, silk, and linen are great options. Bras, jeans, leggings, tennis shoes, athletic shorts with waistbands are not ideal options.
Additional Tips.
1. You must avoid water, sweating, liquid on the skin, and tight clothing until your rinse time. Rinse times can vary anywhere between 3-8 hours. Please plan your day accordingly to aid in a stress-free processing experience. If you have any questions regarding prep please text us at 337-247-1578.
2. We recommend using lotion daily and drinking lots of quality water leading up until day of appointment. The more hydrated your skin is, the better the results.
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