SPRAY TAN PREP & Maintenance GUIDELINES
Check out our information below for your best, natural-looking, longest-lasting tan.
PREPARATIONS
Wax & Shave
01
Waxing should be completed at least 48 hours prior to your appointment and shaving should be completed with a razor that lacks a moisture strip.
Exffoliate
02
Stray away from a body scrub/loofah combo as most are oil-based and will leave a residue. Instead, use an exfoliating mitt.
03
Spa treatments
Tanning should always be the last beauty treatment completed due to the barriers that spa treatment products can create. Complete all facials, and massages the day prior.
No Barriers
04
Forgo any lotions, oils, deodorant, perfumes, or makeup the day of your appointment. All of these can create a barrier on the skin that the tan will not adhere to.
Please stop using retinol, glycolic and active serums 3 days prior to tan and wait to use until 4 days post tan.
Vitamin C can be used, just please avoid the day of your spray tanning appointment.
A small amount of moisturizer is ok on the face prior to your spray tanning appointment.
If you have a Morpheus8 treatment scheduled, you must be spray tan free for 2 weeks before this treatment. Please refrain from spray tanning for a least 48-72 hours post-Morpheus8 treatment.
05
Clothing
Wear dark, loose-fitting clothing with open-toed sandals. Please note that the bronzer in solution may transfer to your items, but is water soluble and should wash out.
Nails
06
Complete manicures + pedicures the day prior. If completed day-of-tan, please forgo any oils/lotions that your nail technician might apply on you. If completed days after tan, your tan may become uneven due to soaking, acetone, oils, lotions, etc.
07
Showering
Any bar soaps/cream-based body washes (Dove specifically) are known to leave a residue on the skin and can create a barrier that the tan cannot penetrate through and may leave streaks. Any gel-based body wash is best. Showering should be completed at least four hours prior to tanning to allow your pH levels to neutralize. If you must shower within four hours, run cold water at the end of your shower.
Now that you’re ready,
BE SURE YOU’RE BOOKED!
Our spa is located at 3516 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
MAINTENANCE
01 Before Rinsing
Do not get wet or sweat until your initial rinse. This means no showering, working out, lotions, or liquid foundations on the skin until after you take your initial rinse. If you have pets, do not let them lick you.
03 NoTouching
If you touch yourself while your tan is developing, this could result in stained palms.
05 Initial Rinse
If you do not rinse at your designated time, your tan may develop too light or too dark. Do not use soap. The temperature should be lukewarm. If you see streaks after getting out of the shower, hop back in and use your hand to guide the leftover bronzer off.
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02 Future Showers
Avoid using any loofahs or wash rags during your showers. It is best to wash with hands only in areas where needed (pits + privates) to ensure a long-lasting tan. A gel-based body wash is best.
04 Activity Check
Avoid swimming in the pool/ocean for long periods of time, long hot showers/baths, saunas, and excessive sweating. Your tan will not last very long if you are planning on doing any of these activities.
06 Stay Hydrated
The more hydrated your skin is, the longer your tan will last. Your moisturizer should be free of mineral oil and artificial fragrance. You may use a tan extending lotion that contains DHA after day three. In addition, be sure to drink lots of water.
