Your skin will naturally shed over five to ten days, and no self-tan will last longer than ten days. During the summertime, it sheds quicker because you're sweating, and you're in and out of swimming pools and the ocean.
The key is you have to exfoliate your skin every couple of days. Use very gentle body polisher and mix it with water. So exfoliate every couple of days with something gentle, and moisturize your skin with the correct product. Different moisturizing products can actually deteriorate the life of your tan. Cocoa butter is lovely. The Body Shop does an aloe vera body butter, which is fantastic.
Coconut oil is actually quite nice to use on a tan. It doesn't deplete the life of your tan, whereas if you use something with a citrus product in it, then it will strip your tan off. Use very, very basic products. We want to get all the old self-tan off and to start off fresh [when you get your next tan]. It's good for your skin, especially when it comes to hydration. Detoxing will keep your skin really nice and clean. There are many ways to do it: You can go swimming, sit in a sauna, or take a steam.
It is a good idea to wax two days before your spray tan appointment , but you should avoid waxing the day before. Waxing temporarily opens up the pores, leaving them larger than normal, which means some areas could absorb more product than others, turning those areas darker and patchy. The ideal spray tan should have no tan lines, so you should avoid wearing a tight bra, strappy shirt, or other tight clothing and shoes. Use a loose-fitting dress or and slip-on shoes to prevent any friction.
For more tips on what to wear to your spray tan appointment, read this article. Allow your skin to dry before the spray tan is applied. While your spray tan technician will tell you what to do to maintain your spray tan over the next 24 hours, but it helps to know some extra guidelines to further preserve your tan. Baby powder is one of your best tools to help prevent streaking after your spray tan. Sweating can cause streaks and spots to the skin while the spray tan product is still drying.
Baby powder can be applied to the underarms, inner elbows, back of the knees and under the bum, to prevent sweating and therefore streaks and patches. Showering too soon after your spray tan might wash off the product, and prevent the solution from reaching its darkest potential.
Waiting for 6 hours before showering means that your skin will have enough time to absorb the product and ensure your skin has an even, complete tone. While you should exfoliate every two to three days after your tan, make sure to do so lightly. Exfoliating will still scuff away the surface of your skin, so make sure it is gentle. Not exfoliating can lead to a build-up of dead skin cells, which will make the tan appear uneven as it fades away.
Swimming in salt or chlorinated water can cause your spray tan to fade quicker. It can also cause possible streaking, and make your tan last for a short period. However, showering, bathing, and physical activity should not affect the quality of the tan.
Products such as moisturizes, deodorants and oil-based lotions can cause the spray tan product to not set properly, and therefore not develop as it should. An oil-free moisturizer should be applied to the skin only after the spray tan has set or developed into the desired tone , otherwise, it will not be able to go through the correct chemical process to darken.
If your spray tan has not gone to the dark tone you desire, leave it on the skin for a few more hours before rinsing it off. This allows more time for the product to develop on your skin. If the weather calls for rain, bring an umbrella! Raindrops can streak your spray tan.
When considering how long a spray tan lasts, you should also consider your post-spray tan care routine. These important after-tan tips can help your tan last longer and look better:. Wait to shower for at least hours after your spray tan, but no more than 24 hours after. This includes staying away from all moisture, including working out, cleaning, lotions, and liquid foundation.
Avoid bar soaps or soaps that strip your skin. Use only a natural body wash no oils! We know how relaxing a nice, hot shower can be but after your spray tan, only use lukewarm water. Hot water can lessen the length of your tan. Moisturizing is the key to making your tan last longer. Right after you get out of the shower, lock in moisture with an oil-free moisturizer. Moisturize in the morning and evening.
From day 3 on, use our Tan Extender as your primary moisturizer. To preserve your tan, avoid swimming, long showers, baths, steam rooms, and saunas.
Avoid harsh chemicals such as chlorine, products containing acids, massages, fashion tape, bandages, and anything else that may strip your tan. No leg crossing or other skin to skin contact.
Just make sure that the color is the same as your Be Bronze tan. Highlighter and bronzer also help you keep that glow for longer.
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