How to Prepare for a Spray Tan

For the best possible spray tan result, ExpressTAN highly recommends these following tips brought to you by Tuscan Tan…

Before your spray on tanning application:

Wash the Skin

For best results when showering use Tuscan Tan's pH Balanced Skin Wash or low lathering body wash at least one week prior to the Spray Tan application. If you do not have Tuscan Tan's pH Balanced Skin Wash available, the next best thing to use is body wash, preferably pH balanced and without SLS. Avoid soap.

Exfoliate The Skin

For best results exfoliate your skin with Tuscan Tan’s Exfoliating Sugar Scrub to effectively cleanse the skin and gently slough away dry, dead or aged skin cells. If you do not have Tuscan Tan’s Exfoliating Sugar Scrub, the next best thing to use is sugar on wet skin.

Wet the skin, exfoliate with Tuscan Tan’s Exfoliating Sugar Scrub (or sugar as the next best option). Rinse well with water.

Exfoliating will expose a smoother texture and a healthier more youthful looking appearance. Exfoliating is vital in preparing the outer most cells of the skin to be most receptive to the spray tan solution during the airbrushing application. Please do not use any other exfoliants as they may contain oils or emollients, which may leave a residue on the skin acting as a barrier, hindering the result. Gloves & loofahs are simply inadequate. We also highly recommend exfoliation over 2-3 consecutive days prior to the spray tan application to maximise results, especially if you do not exfoliate regularly.

Clean Skin for the Tan

After showering, please ensure that the skin is free of all traces of product residue. Do not apply any products to the skin such as moisturiser, perfume, deodorant, or makeup, as again, this will hinder the result.

Protect the Nails

Apply clear nail varnish to your finger/toe nails as the solution may slightly discolour the nails over a period of time on regular customers that perhaps have a spray tan every fortnight or so.

Allow the Tan to Develop

Please wear loose dark clothing and thongs. Avoid wearing tight clothing, shoes and boots may as they may rub the tan away before it has had time to develop.

ExpressTAN recommends that you wear dark coloured underwear during the airbrushing application or, if you prefer, just your birthday suit to avoid tan lines.

You are able to dress straight after a Tuscan Tan spray on tan, as it will be virtually dry.
As the spray tan takes between 6 and 8 hours to adjust to your own individual skin variations and complete the darkening process, please do not to shower or exercise causing perspiration for at least eight hours after application.
Please do not apply perfume, moisturiser, deodorant or makeup within the same eight hours.
After the eight hour period you may shower, however we do recommend that you wash your skin daily with Tuscan Tan’s pH Balanced Skin Wash, as the skin needs to maintain a healthy pH balance to ensure correct moisture levels. Please do not use soap, high lathering body wash, Glycolic or Alpha Hydroxy acids on the skin whilst showering as this may cause the tan to fade prematurely, wear unevenly, or alter in colour.
Keep showers cool and short.

After each shower throughout the duration of the tan, just pat the skin dry using your towel as apposed to rubbing, which may cause reduced tan longevity.
After application please avoid baths, jacuzzis or swimming for extended periods. This will reduce the tan’s effectiveness.
Most importantly! Moisturise twice daily. ExpressTAN highly recommends Tuscan Tan’s Tinted Tan Extender lotion. It is fortified with moisture rich ingredients to provide nourishment to the skin leaving it soft, smooth and supple, together with Tuscan Tan bronzers and a subtle hint of pearlescent shimmer, which will extend the life of the Tuscan Tan spray tan even further whilst giving the skin a youthful dewy radiance.