Things that can Effect your Tan

Now you know how to prep, and what to expect before and after. We want you to maintain and have the best tan ever! Check out the list below. Avoid using any of these products while you are tan! 

Common Products that can RUIN your tan!!!!!

​This is a list of commonly used body care products that can have a detrimental effect on a spray tan. This is not all-inclusive. Not everyone will have a problem with these items. This is only a guide. If you have any questions, please ask your Tanning Technician.

The following products can lighten or make a sunless tan blotchy:​
  • A women’s tan may develop differently during various hormonal changes (ovulation, menstruation, pregnancy) It may be streaky, patchy, fade worse, or produce lighter or no color.
  • AHA products (Alpha Hydroxy Acids -Glycolic, Lactic, Malic, Citric and Tartaric acids)
  • Anti-acne products that exfoliate, or dry the skin- Accutane, and Salicylic acid, can affect tan fading. Skin also peels, which can look unacceptable, especially with a tan. Antibiotics or other medications that affect your skin, can also affect your tan.
  • Anti-aging products that "renew" "refresh" or otherwise exfoliate skin,
  • Band-Aid or adhesive tape applied to skin will pull the "tan" off
  • Bar soaps, especially deodorant, or antibacterial varieties
  • BHA Products (Beta Hydroxy Acids-salicylic acid)
  • Body hair bleach products will bleach the tan, non bleach skin lighteners are fine
  • Bore type adhesive facial strips, or “peel-off” masks
  • Bug spray, perfumes, body sprays when sprayed directly onto skin, can remove or fade the tan. Instead, spray clothing, or spray a "cloud" of spray that you can walk through, instead of directly onto skin.
  • Dove soap, and Dove Shower gel, Curel lotions will fade a tan faster, on some people. Imperial Leather soaps and shower gels 
  • Facial masks and exfoliating scrubs
  • Hair Inhibiting Lotions (Jergens etc.) tend to make a sunless tan yellow.
  • If you exercise and sweat heavily your tan can fade faster, especially in body fold areas. (arm bends, knee bends, between breasts etc.)
  • In winter skin is often very dry, and tan will fade faster. Switch to twice daily moisturizer use. Use a lotion after showering on damp skin. Try a heavier body cream, or butter, just before bed. Body Butter can also be used twice daily. Regular light exfoliation can be helpful.
  • Makeup remover cleaning products, or oils used to clean away eye makeup, Baby Oils can strip your tan 
  • Pat dry in the shower, don’t rub.
  • People with oily skin tend to develop a lighter tan then people with dry skin. The oils can coat the skin, dry skin absorbs more products faster, so can look darker.
  • Retin-A type products (Retin-A, Renova, Tazorac, Tretinoin)- all will cause faster fading
  • Shaving exfoliates skin, so fades tan. Use a sharp clean razor, with a lubricating product, A dull razor scrapes off more skin and "tan". An electric razor or epilator will fade tan less.
  • Submersion in hot tub or swimming pool , Chlorine can fade your tan,Even a long hot bath can all affect the "tan" on some people.
  • Sweating feet inside shoes or behind knees and arm bends can fade a tan faster, or make the color guide look greenish or yellowish.
  • Toners containing Alcohols or Witch Hazel in the top three ingredients listed can lighten tan
  • Use of a loofa, scrub, mitt, etc. for daily washing. (Use a soft washcloth or "soft” poof for daily use)
  • Wax or Depilatory hair removal products (Nair, Veet, Neet etc)

Don't Freak Out!
I know what you are thinking, "holy moly thats a lot!" However, there are factors that effect your tan, not just when the solution is applied. To ensure a perfect tan, talk to your Tanning pro before your appointment!