After Tan Care
- Wear loose fitting clothing for 8 hours, while tan develops.
- Don’t exercise, sweat, swim, or bathe for 8 hours.
- After 8 to 12 hours, shower normally. Don’t use exfoliates or abrasives.
- Wash with a mild shower gel or body wash, preferably moisturizing. (Aveeno, Olay, Bath & Body Works, Suave, etc.) Use a washcloth (gently) to get the bronzer off so it doesn't come off on your towel or clothes. Do NOT use Dove soap or any drying bar soaps after your tan!
- Color wash off during the first shower is normal: this is only the color guide tint. (bronzer) Your tan will continue to develop over the next 12 to 24 hours.
- Pat, don’t rub skin dry.
- Apply a moisturizer or body butter to shower damp skin. (If you like, you can use a tan extender lotion; scrub palms after use with bar soap and a nailbrush so that they don't turn orange.) Moisturize again before bed with a moisturizer of your choice. (NOT Curel or Dove – these have ruined tans!)
- Apply moisturizer once or twice a day (after showering and before bed) and if you choose, apply an extender once a day or every other day.
- Avoid exfoliating skin. Some products can cause faster fading – bar soaps, alcohol based products such as toners and astringents, products that cause exfoliation such as AHAs, BHAs, Retin-A, etc. (anti-aging, anti-acne, regenerating, renewing) Make sure that you shave with a sharp razor to avoid exfoliating skin.
- Hot tubs, swimming pools, and even extended time in the ocean will take off your tan.