the essentials
24 hours prior
-Shower, shave and exfoliate.
-Avoid putting on deodorant, makeup and any lotions or potions, specifically avoiding any dove products, oil of olay or products with mineral oils. these create a barrier on your skin.
-Deodorants may turn your armpits green!
-Do not apply moisturizer after your prep shower.
-Please do not shave the day of your appointment
-Arrive with bare skin!
-Wear loose fitting clothing, NO LEGGINGS, open toe shoes if possible and if its raining, consider and umbrella.
-Hydrate hydrate hydrate! Thirsty skin is not ideal for the most flawless tan
the first shower
-Warm water, no soap, gently use hands to brush the bronzer off your skin paying close attention to the neck and shins.
-Blot dry with a towel, do not rub.
-Moisturize with a mineral oil free, fragrance free moisturizer. You don’t need anything super fancy, cerave works great!
-You will see the cosmetic bronzer wash off-this is normal! You WILL feel like you washed your tan away, you didn’t! It takes 12-24hrs to fully develop
-Avoid sweating for 24hrs, pools, oceans and hot tubs for 48hrs.
-Avoid lotions and potions containing mineral oil.
-Avoid all Dove products!
-For the best results, moisturize twice per day. With proper care, your tan could last for 7-10+ days. Please note, everyone’s skin is very different and your tan will only last for as long as your skin allows.
-It will take a full 24hrs for your tan to fully develop!