Thursday, June 28, 2012

Getting the Longest Life Out of Your Sunless Tan

Everyone wants a beautiful long lasting spray tan, but not everyone takes the proper steps to achieve this.  It is possible to have a beautiful spray tan that lasts longer and wears evenly.  You just have to take the time to prepare for and maintain your sunless tan.  Here are a few easy steps!

Before your professional spray tan...
  • Exfoliate your body well the night before you receive a spray tan. This is also a good time to shave, you want to give your pores time to close before spray tanning. 
  • Do not apply any lotions, deodorant, or perfumes to the skin.  Makeup should also not be worn.  These types of products can create a barrier between your skin and the spray tan solution, causing a splotchy end result. 

After your professional spray tan...
  • Allow yourself to dry a few minuets before putting on clothing.  Clothing worn should be dark and loose fitting.  Tight clothes can rub off the spray tan.  
  • Do not shower or get wet for atleast 6-8 hours.  Any area of your skin that gets wet before this time will be lighter than other parts. 
  • Using soaps in the shower made for sunless tans can help lengthen the life of your tan.  Some soaps may be too harsh and fade your tan. 
  • Sunless tan extenders are also great!  Most of them have a slight amount of DHA in them to help keep your skin glowing.  They also moisturize great!

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