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What you should do to guarantee natural looking "just off the beach" colour.
You can enhance the effectiveness of sunless spray tanning by conditioning your skin for maximum results, and then taking steps to help maintain your tan.
Note: If you are pale or fair skinned you may need two sprays one day apart
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Preparation
- If possible, exfoliate before your treatment to remove dry, flaky skin that causes uneven tanning. Dead skin cells absorb more colour in some areas and prevent the application of colour to the fresh skin beneath. For extremely dry skin we suggest using Sea Coral Salt Scrub a minimum of 24 hours before your session.
This allows more time for the oil in the scrub to be fully absorbed. The oil in the scrub blocks DHA penetration. DHA is the active ingredient, along with a cosmetic bronzer, that will produce your sunless tan.
- Before spray tanning, your skin should be clean. However, avoid high pH products like bar soaps that stop the DHA bronzing reaction. The day you tan, try an exfoliating body wash like Norvell's Tune-Up shower gel/exfoliant that can be used anytime before you tan.
- Do not apply lotions or perfumes prior to tanning. Use deodorant very sparringly. You should shave the day before you tan. Remove any make-up and jewelry before the tanning process to avoid blocking the spray mist.
- Wear loose fitting clothing. Tight clothes can rub off the DHA bronzer and smear the cosmetic bronzer. Ask your salon professional about clothing options
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Maintenance
- Immediately after your spray tanning session avoid activities that may cause you to sweat excessively to avoid streaking of the cosmetic bronzer. Use the air conditing in your car on a hot day. Remember, you have just been "painted" with a water soluble solution.
Important: You must avoid water entirely for at least four hours or you will stop the tanning action of the DHA!
- Wait at least sixteen hours (or more) before showering or bathing with any kind of soap or shower gel. We reccomend a gentle shower gel like Cool Mint Sorbet. If you absolutely must shower before sixteen hour period, wait at least four hours, then use plain water only to allow your tan to continue to develop. The "instant colour" cosmetic bronzer will wash off just as it is designed to do.
- Chlorine is a bleach so avoid swimming in chlorine treated water for at least 24 hours after your session.
- 24 hours after tanning and daily thereafter, apply Norvell's Pro Long or Celebrity Tan Extending Lotion to help maintain your skin's health and colour while promoting even wear. These products contain a light DHA bronzing boost to extend the life of your tan. Although it will not build a tan, it will help maintain it.
- Maintain your tans' freshness by washing daily with one of Norvell's shower gels. Ask your salon professional about the complete line of Norvell tan maintenance and skin care products. Remember, healthy skin tans best!
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