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What products to avoid after a spray tan?

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What products to avoid after a spray tan?

Products to Avoid After your Airbrush Spray Tan

  • Products containing mineral oil, petroleum or parabins.
  • Aerosol sunscreens.
  • AHA products (Alpha Hydroxy Acids: Glycolic, Lactic, Malic, Citric, and Tartaric acids)
  • Anti-acne products that exfoliate or dry the skin, such as Accutane and Salicylic acid.

Do and don’ts after spray tan?

SPRAY TAN DOs & DON’Ts

  • DO shower, exfoliate and shave.
  • DO use moisturizers and lotions specially formulated exclusively for spray tanning.
  • DO wear loose-fitting, dark clothing and flip-flops or sandals to avoid rub-off.
  • DON’T wear makeup, deodorants or perfumes. They can create a barrier for absorption.

What should you do right after a spray tan?

Spray Tan Aftercare: 24 Hours After Your Tan

  1. WEAR LOOSE-FITTING CLOTHING. After your tan, you should wear loose-fitting clothing so your tan doesn’t rub off or look uneven.
  2. GO COMMANDO.
  3. STAY DRY.
  4. WAIT TO SHOWER.
  5. MOISTURIZE AFTER THE SHOWER.
  6. AVOID MAKEUP.

What not to do after applying fake tan?

AFTER THE TAN Use plain water, don’t use shower gels, scrubs, shampoos or loofah during the first 24 hours after your treatment. Pat your skin dry. Do not rub or scrub your skin. Moisturize everyday after applying your self tan.

What is the best moisturizer after a spray tan?

Best lotions to use after a spray tan

  • Hempz Original Herbal Body Moisturizer.
  • Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing Lotion.
  • Vaseline Intensive Care Body Lotion, Cocoa Radiant.
  • SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Body Wash & Deep Moisturizing Lotion.
  • Maui Babe After Browning Tanning Lotion.

How can I make my spray tan last longer?

7 Tips for making your spray tan last longer

  1. Exfoliate before you start. A day before your tan, buff away dead skin cells with a cream exfoliator and a mitt.
  2. Wax instead of shaving.
  3. Top up with a gradual tanner.
  4. Take short showers.
  5. Use gentle shower gel and soaps.
  6. Avoid the sauna and steam room.
  7. Moisturise everyday!

Will my spray tan lighten after I shower?

Shower from 1 – 3 hours after your spray tan, 1 for a lighter tan, 2 for a natural tan and 3 for a darker tan. The bronzer washes off and there is NO colour after the shower. This is normal and the tan will continue to develop after the shower and will be fully developed in around 8 hours.