Exfoliation

For a perfect spray tan you need a smooth even base. You can achieve this by thoroughly exfoliating then moisturising in the days leading up to your tanning day to get rid of all of the dead skin cells, leaving the newest smoothest cells to be tanned.

Preferably do your last exfoliation 24 hours before your tanning session. Pay particular attention to rougher areas including knees, elbows, feet & heels.  

Ecotan’s Pink Himalayan Salt Scrub is a great dry exfoliator and removes any old tan while nourishing your skin. Ecotan’s Extreme Exfoliant Glove also works great on wet or dry skin!

Moisturising

For your tan to be even and long lasting moisturising is essential but not on the day of your tan! Dry, flaky or sunburnt skin will result in a patchy tan. Again focus on rougher areas of skin. Moisturising will also help to extend the life of your tan as dry skin is where your tan will start to crackle first and look patchy.

What about hair removal?

Any hair removal needs to be done prior to your tan. It is vital that any waxing, shaving or electrolysis is done at least 24hrs prior to your tan.

Any product that is on your skin will interfere with the tanning process. This includes:

• Makeup

• Moisturiser

• Perfume

• Sunscreen

• Deodorant

Please make sure you remove these products prior to your tanning session.

It is best to shower prior to your tan to ensure all products are removed from the skin but NOT to wash hair. Be careful not to use any moisturising body wash that may leave a residue on your skin as this will provide a barrier and the tan may not take evenly.  

What do I wear after my spray tan?

It’s really important to wear loose, dark clothing after your appointment to avoid rubbing or marking your fresh tan. Loose flowy t-shirt style dresses or kaftan style dresses are ideal & definitely nothing tight or with thin straps. It is best not to wear a bra home or strapless only to avoid rub marks.

In wet weather it is vital that your skin is covered to protect it from spots from the rain. This means loose long sleeved t-shirt, loose trackpants & ugg boots. Even better grab a Tansie which even has a hood & is available in the salon.

You will also always be walked to your car with a large umbrella.

Please no:      

• Jeans or tight pants

• Anything tight

• Thin straps

• Shoes or socks

Don’t get wet until the wash off time! This includes sweating. Any moisture will result in white patches so be careful! No washing up or working out!

Also don’t touch your tanned skin until wash off time, it can result in marks and worse tanned palms! If you are sleeping in your tan I would recommend wearing light cotton socks over your hands to prevent this.

You will be advised on how long you need to wait before you have your first shower. When I say shower I mean rinse! Under lukewarm water rinse off while counting to 30, that’s it! No soap, hair washing or anything else until the next day. You will notice the water is brown! Don’t worry this is just the initial bronzer, your colour will develop over the next 24-48hrs. Pat dry with a towel no rubbing!

The next day you can have a shower as normal with soap free wash and pat dry.