How to Prepare for Your Sunless Spray Tanning Session

To achieve the best results from your sunless spray tanning session, follow these preparation tips:

1. Exfoliate 24 Hours Before Your Appointment

Use a pH-balanced exfoliating scrub, like VersaSpa Pro Cleansing Body Wash & Exfoliator, to remove any dry, dead skin cells. This helps ensure even color absorption.

2. Avoid High-pH Soaps and Moisturizers

Skip bar soaps, high-pH shower products, and in-shower moisturizers, as they can interfere with the DHA bronzing reaction, leading to uneven results.

Avoid Dove soap or lotion, as these can leave a film on the skin that causes blotchy or uneven tanning.

3. Complete Waxing or Shaving 24 Hours Before

Any shaving or waxing should be done at least 24 hours prior to your session to avoid sensitivity and ensure smoother, longer-lasting results.

4. Avoid Applying Products to the Skin on the Day of Your Session

Refrain from using lotions, creams, perfumes, or other products that may create a barrier between your skin and the tanning solution. These can be resumed after your first shower post-tan. Use deodorant sparingly, as it can sometimes affect the tanning outcome.

5. Remove Makeup

Take off any makeup before your sunless tanning session for a more uniform tan.

6. Wear Loose, Dark Clothing and Sandals After Your Session

Tight clothing can rub against bronzers, especially in areas like the knees, elbows, and waist, potentially causing streaking or uneven color. Dark, loose-fitting clothes and sandals are best.

Following these tips will help you achieve a smooth, even, and long-lasting sunless tan. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask our staff for additional tips before your session.