PRE-TAN

EXFOLIATE

• Exfoliate the whole body thoroughly the day prior to your appointment (Don't forget hands, feet, knees & elbows)

HAIR REMOVAL

• Hair removal should be done after exfoliation to minimise irritation.
• Shaving should be done 8hours before tan or a day or 2 after using a new sharp razor.
• Waxing to be done 1-2 days before tan to minimise irritation.

POST TAN

Tan develops in 8 hours but will continue to develop over a 24 hour period prior to washing.

SHOWERING

• Wait a minimum of 6-8 hours before showering
• Wash with SLS free bodywash (Sodium Laureth/Lauryl Sulphate)

MOISTURISE

• Morning and night to prolong the length of the tan
• NB Tan on the hands and face will fade quicker due to regular cleansing, however application of Tan in a bottle can be used to 'top' up the tan in these areas

EXFOLIATION

• Exfoliate only towards the end of the life of the tan, once tan has completely faded or just prior to being retanned.
• To remove any remnants of tan, you can use a baking soda and water (or lemon juice) paste and apply this to the skin.
• Take a long soaking bath 20-30 mins, the longer the better, exfoliating lightly. Dry briskly with a towel, rubbing any stubborn areas as required.

THINGS TO AVOID

POOLS/SPAS chlorine and salt water pools and spas may assist with fading of the tan if submersed for lengthy periods.

EXERCISE If sweating heavily it can fade tan faster.

LONG/HOT BATHS

SOAPS contaning SLS, Dove soaps/Gels and sorbolene, any bar soaps

SKIN CARE Any products that renew or refresh the skin such as Alpha Hydroxy or Beta Hydroxy Acid, Retin-A, toners containg alcohol or witch hazel, some make-up remover products, peel off masks, facial strips, exfoliating scrubs, and hair retarding sprays or creams.