Your Guide to a Flawless Organic Spray Tan
Organic Spray Tan, What to Know Before You Go
What to Do Before Your Spray Tan Appointment
Exfoliate Days Ahead
Exfoliate your skin all over for a few days before your spray tan appointment. Removing dead skin ahead of time will make sure your tan develops evenly and lasts longer. We recommend Eminence Organics Stone Crop Revitalizing Body Scrub or DMK’s Hydra Louffa (available in-store only).
Do Other Beauty Services BEFORE Your Spray Tan
You can get any sugaring you need done at Masque by Mask the same day as your spray tan. If you get waxed, you’ll need to wait 24 hours and shower before your spray tan. Same with any facials, brow/lash services , or nail services, you will need to wait 24 hours and shower in between these services before you get your spray tan. If you’re unsure how a particular service will affect your spray tan, ask your service provider before you book your appointment.
Arrive Freshly Showered
Shower the day of your appointment but use a shower gel or another soap-free cleanser. DO NOT use any Dove or Ivory soap products! Dove and Ivory soap have conditioners that leave a film that prevents the tan solution from adhering. Also, ensure you wash any hair conditioner off your skin.
Do Not Use Lotion or Oil
Do not apply any lotion or oils to your skin the day of your spray tan. These products will prevent the tanning solution from adhering to your skin and you’ll end up with a streaky tan.
Wearing Loose, Breathable Clothing
Wear loose, dark clothing that is easy to clean to your appointment. Loose clothing will prevent rubbing the tan off before it develops. The tanning solution washes out with water from most materials. If it is raining or snowing the day of your appointment, make sure to wear long sleeves and long pants/dress to protect your skin from water while you are leaving the spa.
Bring Your Swimsuit or Not 😊
You can wear a swimsuit or another outfit if you choose to wear during your spray tan. You may also choose to wear nothing during your spray tan for a seamless all over tan. We have disposable bras and panties upon request also. The tanning solution washes out with water from most materials.
What to Expect During Your Spray Tan Appointment
Color and Booster Consult
Your service provider will consult with you to select the correct formula for your skin tone and desired depth of tan. Ask your provider about adding a variety of specialty enhancements to your spray tan such as skin firming booster drops, calming CBD Booster drops, fun glitter booster, or a luscious scent!
Foot Protection and Barrier Cream Application
You will be given adhesive foot coverings that will protect the bottom of your feet from tanning solution and allow you to walk out of the clinic without shoes to rub your tan off. Next, you, with the help of your provider, will apply barrier cream to your palms, elbows, and knees to prevent unnatural looking coloration in those areas. Do not touch any other areas of your body after the cream is applied, it will create splotches.
PH Balancing Spray
We will first spray your body with a pH balancing solution that will prevent the oxidation of the solution and an unnatural orange color. You will be directed by your provider to take various poses to ensure even application of the spray.
Spray Tan Application
Next, the spray tan solution will be applied using the same poses you performed in the pH balancing step. Do not touch your body during or immediately after application, this will ruin your tan. Your provider will use the air gun to dry you after the application.
Get Dressed Carefully
When you feel fully dry, dress carefully. Remember to not touch or rub your body until your tan fully develops and you rinse off. Touching your body will remove tan from one area and transfer it to your palms and they will turn orange.
What to Do After Your Spray Tan Appointment
Protect Your Skin from Water, Sweat, and Alcohol
Do not let your tan get wet until it is fully developed. This includes tears, rain, snow, hand sanitizer, or vodka! There’s no crying in spray tans! Don’t go to the gym and don’t do the dishes. Take this time to lounge, walk around a museum, or go to the movies. If you booked an express tan this will only take about 2-4 hours. A standard spray tan or Luxe tan will take about 8 hours.
Don’t Touch!
Remember to not touch or rub your body until your tan fully develops and you rinse off. Touching your body will remove tan from one area and transfer it to your palms and they will turn orange. Don’t let anyone else touch you either 😉.
Rinse Off When You Like Your Color
When you feel like your color is the depth you desire, rinse off in the shower with just water until the water runs clear. Do not go more than 4 hours before rinsing an Express tan or 8 hours before rinsing a standard or Luxe tan. If you feel like you’d like a deeper color after you rinse off, book a touch up session with your provider.
Hydrate Your Skin
After rinsing, dry your body gently with a soft towel and apply a mineral oil free lotion or body oil afterwards. Any product with mineral oil will strip your tan and should not be used. We recommend hydrating your skin with Eminence Organics Yuzu Solid Body Oil, Stone Crop Contouring Body Cream, or any moisturizer we stock in-store. Keeping your skin hydrated will extend your tan and help it fade evenly.
How to Care for Your Spray Tan
Wear Sunscreen
Spray tans DO NOT protect you from skin-aging UV rays, you need to wear sunscreen. Sun damage not only causes cancer but may lead to sunburn and peeling that will damage your spray tan. We offer several mineral and chemical sunscreens to keep you and your tan safe. Our clients love TiZO Ultra Zinc Body & Face Sunscreen for all-over mineral-based protection, it’s tinted for no white cast on medium to light skin tones. Ask your provider about our sunscreen options.
Limit Water Exposure
After your initial rinse, your tan is waterproof but limiting your exposure to water will extend the life of your tan. This includes both showering and swimming. You can go in the water but your tan will fad sooner. Spray tans last about 5 to 7 days with proper care. Remember, use mild, soap-free cleansers and apply lotion or oil to keep your skin hydrated and supple.
Don’t Exfoliate
The spray tan solution only colors the top layer of skin. Any exfoliation after your spray tan appointment will cause your tan to fade faster and unevenly. Hydrate don’t exfoliate! Check out all our luscious, hydrating body products in our online store.