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How to prepare for your Airbrush Tan

Detailed Instructions for the Day of Your Tan

Shower
Cleanse skin with an all natural soap; Make sure there is no mineral oil or petroleum in the products as these chemicals act as a plastic wrap, which essentially suffocates your skin and blocks your tan. (Products to avoid include Dove, Cetaphil, Oil of Olay and most other generic brands. Please check the ingredients on your soap to make sure they do not contain these ingredients. They will end up making your tan look uneven and blotchy. Also avoid using tea tree malaluca oil before or after your tan)
Exfoliate! Scrub to smooth skin and eliminate rough spots. It will help the tan take better.
Pumice both heels and feet.
Shave or wax (it is best to wax at least 6 hours prior to tanning, unless you waxing with us).
Do not moisturize. Avoid all oily or moisturizing cleansers & lotions before tanning.
Please let us know if you use Retin-A products or have recently done a chemical peel.
If you must wear deodorant or makeup, apply sparingly. Please do not wear deodorant if you are coming for an Express Tan service.
If you wish to wear a bathing suit or underwear, wear black or a dark color.
Wear or bring flip flops or other loose shoes for after your tan. Avoid socks if possible.
Men are required to wear underwear.

Post-Tan Care: Extend the Life of Your Tan

After your spray it is best to wear loose washable cotton clothing as some rub off can occur.
If you must wear a bra after tanning, it is best to wear a strapless one or loosen the straps on a regular bra so it doesn't leave marks.
If you are wearing a dress or a skirt be careful not to cross your legs.
Shower 8-10 hours after your tan.
Be sure to shower before you exercise.
You can sleep with solution on - it will wash out of sheets.
If you do sleep in the solution, to ensure that you don't stain your hands or palms orange, please wear a full nightshirt and bottom to sleep in. We also have white gloves for purchase.
Be careful not to touch yourself as the solution can transfer to your fingers and palms.
To prevent staining your hands, wipe your palms and fingers clean with a wet towel or wet wipe if you touch your skin.
If you have very fair skin, it is best to tan eight hours prior to going to sleep, as very fair skin can sometimes over-process if solution is left on overnight.
Use a daily gentle moisturizing body wash, like Sinless Sun Sugar Sweet Body Wash to gently cleanse and hydrate skin.
Don't use wash cloths, loofahs, scrubs or any exfoliants after tanning.
Pat your skin dry. Do not rub freshly tanned skin with a towel.
Moisturize skin twice daily to maintain your healthy glow. Try Sinless Sun Sugar Smoothie Body Crème or Avocado Body Lotion.
Avoid petroleum and mineral oil or baby skincare products.
Don't exercise for at least 8 hours or until after you have showered.
Our formula is non-staining but you may see it on lighter colors. Our tanning solutions do come out in the wash.
A Sinless Sun tan should last at least 7 days.
If your skin is severely dry or scaly your tan may fade faster. Exfoliate to remove all dry scaly skin before tanning to help extend its life and to help with an uneven fade. Over time, regular exfoliation and moisturizing will extend the life of your tan.
Limit time spent in hot-tubs and steam rooms. Protect your tan from chlorinated pools by wearing a waterproof sunblock.
Our tanning solution does not contain sunscreens.
If you are exposing your skin to the sun, PLEASE wear sun protection like Sinless Sun Daily Mineral Guard SPF 25. It is essential to your skin and your health!

After 8-10 hours, take a shower and rinse off, pat dry, moisturize.
If you think you are too dark, use some gentle soap.
If your color is perfect, just rinse off until bronzer is gone.
If you feel your color is on the light side just take a super quick rinse. Do not spend a lot of time in the shower water. You'll notice that even after a quick shower your tan may develop a little bit more.
If you are one of the few who get a DHA odor, use a very small amount of soap during your first shower. Worst-case scenario, odor should go away within 24 hours of your first shower.

How to prepare for your Airbrush Tan

Shower

Exfoliate! Scrub to smooth skin and eliminate rough spots. It will help the tan take better.

Pumice both heels and feet.

Shave or wax (it is best to wax at least 6 hours prior to tanning, unless you waxing with us).

Do not moisturize. Avoid all oily or moisturizing cleansers & lotions before tanning.

Please let us know if you use Retin-A products or have recently done a chemical peel.

If you must wear deodorant or makeup, apply sparingly. Please do not wear deodorant if you are coming for an Express Tan service.

If you wish to wear a bathing suit or underwear, wear black or a dark color.

Wear or bring flip flops or other loose shoes for after your tan. Avoid socks if possible.

After your spray it is best to wear loose washable cotton clothing as some rub off can occur.

If you must wear a bra after tanning, it is best to wear a strapless one or loosen the straps on a regular bra so it doesn't leave marks.

If you are wearing a dress or a skirt be careful not to cross your legs.

Shower 8-10 hours after your tan.

Be sure to shower before you exercise.

You can sleep with solution on - it will wash out of sheets.

If you do sleep in the solution, to ensure that you don't stain your hands or palms orange, please wear a full nightshirt and bottom to sleep in. We also have white gloves for purchase.

Be careful not to touch yourself as the solution can transfer to your fingers and palms.

To prevent staining your hands, wipe your palms and fingers clean with a wet towel or wet wipe if you touch your skin.

If you have very fair skin, it is best to tan eight hours prior to going to sleep, as very fair skin can sometimes over-process if solution is left on overnight.

Use a daily gentle moisturizing body wash, like Sinless Sun Sugar Sweet Body Wash to gently cleanse and hydrate skin.

Don't use wash cloths, loofahs, scrubs or any exfoliants after tanning.

Pat your skin dry. Do not rub freshly tanned skin with a towel.

Moisturize skin twice daily to maintain your healthy glow. Try Sinless Sun Sugar Smoothie Body Crème or Avocado Body Lotion.

Avoid petroleum and mineral oil or baby skincare products.

Don't exercise for at least 8 hours or until after you have showered.

Our formula is non-staining but you may see it on lighter colors. Our tanning solutions do come out in the wash.

A Sinless Sun tan should last at least 7 days.

If your skin is severely dry or scaly your tan may fade faster. Exfoliate to remove all dry scaly skin before tanning to help extend its life and to help with an uneven fade. Over time, regular exfoliation and moisturizing will extend the life of your tan.

Limit time spent in hot-tubs and steam rooms. Protect your tan from chlorinated pools by wearing a waterproof sunblock.

Our tanning solution does not contain sunscreens.

After 8-10 hours, take a shower and rinse off, pat dry, moisturize.

If you think you are too dark, use some gentle soap.

If your color is perfect, just rinse off until bronzer is gone.

If you feel your color is on the light side just take a super quick rinse. Do not spend a lot of time in the shower water. You'll notice that even after a quick shower your tan may develop a little bit more.

If you are one of the few who get a DHA odor, use a very small amount of soap during your first shower. Worst-case scenario, odor should go away within 24 hours of your first shower.