WITH PROPER CARE, YOUR TAN WILL LAST APPROXIMATELY 7-10 DAYS
(fun fact: this is the average amount of time it takes to shed the layer of skin that is holding your tan).
DON’T GET WET
For the first 12 hours post-tan avoid any activities that will results in sweating or getting wet (it’s the perfect excuse for not doing the dishes). During this time, avoid showering (obviously) and try to wash only your palms when washing your hands. Try not to wash the tops of your hands for at least 3-5 hours.
LIMIT SKIN-TO-SKIN
During this time you will also want to limit skin-to-skin contact with yourself (crossing your arms or legs) and others (cuddling, breastfeeding, etc.) to avoid colour transfer.
WEAR LOOSE DARK CLOTHING
Continue to wear loose, dark clothing to bed. The bronzer may transfer to your bedding and clothing, however, nothing will stain. We still recommend avoiding white wherever possible.
EXTRA TIPS
• MAXIMUM results can be expected when you allow your tan to develop for the full 24 hours prior to showering. The bronzer (don’t panic - you’re not losing your tan) will rinse off in your first shower. Bonus: apply our signature SunnaTan coconut oil to your whole body prior to having your first shower. This will help lock in your colour, leave your skin super hydrated, AND create a protective barrier between your skin and other products you may use in the shower.)
• You can still shave while you have a tan; however, we do not recommend doing it daily. Bonus: always use a new razor and apply our signature SunnaTan Coconut Oil to the specified area to act like a shaving cream that will hydrate your skin while creating a barrier between the razor and your skin.
• Use our mild hydrating SunnaTan Body Wash for the duration of your tan. Do not use soaps and body wash with exfoliating beads or synthetic fragrances containing alcohol.
• Keep your skin hydrated. Use lotions that are without synthetic fragrances and alcohol. Try to moisturize at least twice a day. We recommend the use of our SunnaTan skin care products to help extend the life of your tan and prep your skin for your next airbrush tan.
WANT TO TAKE IT TO THE EXTREME?
• Drink plenty of water
• Use our SunnaTan sunless tan extenders (Keep Me Golden or Colour Me Dark) and tanning mitt to give new life and prolong the length of your tan.
• When your tan has faded, lightly exfoliate (using our SunnaTan Buff Me, an exfoliating mitt) to help even out your skin tone.