DITCH DOVE - IT'S RUINING YOUR SPRAY TAN! (2024)

FAQs

Does Dove soap ruin spray tan? ›

We consider dove the villain of the spray tan industry. Not only will it cause streaking and fading, but it'll turn you orange!

Dove changes the pH level of your skin throws off the whole spray tanning process! Irish Spring: Not only will this dry out your skin, but it'll even cause or worsen acne, irritate sensitive skin and it contains mineral oils which will pull your spray tan right off.

Avoid heavily fragranced lotions as well as acne products and retinols as these can strip your tan more quickly. Products to avoid both before and after your tan include: Dove, Aveeno, Eucerin, Bath & Body Works, Suave, Nivea, Neutrogena, Ivory, Lubriderm, Dial, Olay, acne products, exfoliating products, and retinol.

Aveevo Daily Moisturizing body wash or Cetaphil Daily Nourishing body wash. All of these body washes have great ingredients in them that will help to preserve not only your tan, but keep your skin healthy. All of these moisturizers should be good for any skin type.

Another excellent spray tan friendly product is Puracy Natural Citrus & Sea Salt Body Wash. It rinses clean, so you can use it to prep before your tan, using a washcloth or exfoliating gloves. And it's sulfate-free, so it's safe to use afterwards because it won't fade your spray tan the way some soaps can.

(Do not use products containing mineral oil or Dove Soap) - To ensure optimal results for your spray tan, please avoid using products that contain mineral oil or Dove soap before your appointment. These products can have adverse effects on the outcome of your tan.

You must avoid the following ingredients when using a moisturizer: Mineral Oil, Petroleum, Paraffins, Paraffinum Liquidum, Ceresine. Curel lotions will fade a tan faster, on some people. Avoid lotions with a high alcohol content such as CeraVe.

It is important to wait for 8-12 hours after getting a spray tan before showering with soap. This time allows the spray tan solution to properly develop and adhere to your skin. If you shower with soap too soon, there is a risk of washing off the solution, resulting in an uneven tan.

Your tan may appear as if you rinsed it all down the drain when you get out. Don't worry! The solution can take up to 24 hours to fully develop. You can start moisturizing your skin after the first rinse.

Should I moisturize after showering off my spray tan? ›

As long as your washing in a soap like this one and not a supermarket brand containing SLS you'll be fine. Because it takes up to 8 hours for your tan to be fully developed, regardless on when you wash the bronzer off, we suggest after your spray tan you don't moisturise until you reach the 8 hour mark.

Wait at least 4-8 hours for your tan to develop before showering. For best results, experts suggest showering between the 4-8 hour mark to ensure the tan has fully developed. However, make sure not to leave your tan on for more than 24 hours.

(like Dr. Bronners, Beesential, Shea Moisture, Puracy, etc., but most others are fine too.) Do NOT use Dove soap, or anything that says "renewing," "regenerating," "anti-aging," or "anti-acne"! They have ingredients in them that will remove your tan.

What you have washed off in the shower are the bronzers which your spray tan technician used as a guide to ensure that they sprayed every part of your body the same gorgeous shade of brown. It's a common misconception with rapid tans that your tan develops by the time you have rinsed.

Some Cleansers: Dove shower gel or soap, Oil of Olay Cleansers can coat skin causing uneven tanning, no color, poor fade, patchy fade(Instead use a transparent non moisturizing gel cleanser) Please see this section on SOAPS for more details. Curel and Dove moisturizing lotion causes rapid fading on some clients.

After getting a spray tan, it is recommended to wait at least 8-10 hours before showering with soap. This allows the tan to fully develop and set on your skin. Showering too soon with soap can potentially wash off the tan and result in a lighter color.

Your tan will continue to develop to up to till 8 hours, which you can then wash off with water only (no soaps or sponges etc.) 24 hours after your appointment, you can start using body products, but you need to make sure that you are selecting the correct products for your skin.

SOAPS/BODY WASHES AFTER YOUR TAN

and has very few ingredients and no harsh ingredients, such as mineral oil. Soaps or body washes with moisturizing ingredients are also a plus, because moist skin will help to keep the spray tan on longer, and make the color more natural and darker.

The first shower after your spray tan should be with cool water and no soap. You may see the tanning bronzer rinse off. Don't worry, your spray tan will still be on your skin. It's just the body bronzer that's rinsing off.