Life With Color wants you to have the best spray tanning experience possible. To keep your tan looking amazing here are some step to follow in order to prepare and maintain your color.
Other services- Complete all waxing, shaving, and nail appointments at 24-48 hours before your appointment. This helps achieve a smooth, flawless application.
Exfoliate - Skin should be clean, dry and well exfoliated before your spray tanning application. Use a gentle exfoliant with no sugars or salts to remove dead skin and create a clean smooth surface. I recommend the pineapple exfoliant from Infinity Sun. It is absolutely amazing and you can pick it up from me.
Day of Service - Showering is recommended to remove sweat, skin oils, cosmetics, anti-perspirants, lotions and perfumes from the skin. Skin should be clean and dry with no products for the best tanning absorption, and even results. Wear loose fitting, darker clothing that you don't mind getting solution on. Avoid jeans, leggings, sport bras, tight shirts, sneakers, boots, socks, or any shoes that make your feet sweat.
After service - Avoid sweating, or water exposure, for at least 12 hours and after your first shower. Hands may be cleaned by wiping palms only with a wet cloth or wet wipe. If make-up application is desired, limit products to powder based items only, until post tan shower. If wearing a scented spray or perfume, please spray air (not skin surface) and walk through the cloud, to minimize tan damage. Scented body powders may be used freely. Avoid exercise or any activity that would cause you to sweat.
Maintenance products - Please ask your tanning consultant for the best recommendation based on your skin type. These make a world of difference! You wouldn't brush your teeth without toothpaste would you?
Showering - During your first shower, you may see a brown tint wash away in the shower water. This is the temporary cosmetic bronzer, that allowed the tan to be seen when first sprayed onto the skin. This is not your sunless tan, but only a cosmetic “guide”. It is normal for this to wash away upon showering. Avoid all bar soaps and over the counter body washes which can be drying, and harsh to a spray tan. Washing your body with your hands helps preserve the color. Pat skin dry when toweling off. Scrubbing or abrasion on the skin surface will remove some of your fresh tan. Avoid shaving until necessary as this diminishes your color. Use a razor with new blades and plenty of natural shave gel to minimize spray tan removal.
Hydrating - hydrating your spray tan is extremely important. You want to avoid over the counter moisturizer as they contain preservatives that diminish hydration of the skin cells and your results. The best is to use a sunless specific moisturizer that helps enhance the longevity of your color. I recommend the Infinity Sun Extender which prolongs your color at least 2-3 more days by adding color back to your skin with each application.
Keep in Mind - Hot tubs, and pool swimming can lighten or remove your tan. Use of a water resistive natural lotion sunscreen, and limiting soak time to shorter sessions can keep tan from fading. Pat dry when toweling off. Same goes for the gym, always pat sweat and don't rub. The tan can last up to 14 days if maintained correctly. I suggest Infinity Sun Glow on the Go for any touch up needs. This product is great for face, feet, and hands as we tend to fade in those areas first,
Before your next session- Please exfoliate to remove any color from the previous session.