Pro tips for preparing for a spray tan

Help your fake tan last a bit longer.

Boost your burnished hue.

A golden, sun-kissed tan hides blemishes, enhances the natural contours of the body and adds vibrancy to the skin in the space of just 15 minutes. But it’s essential to prep your skin with care before your treatment to guarantee that your spray tan looks as unbelievably natural as it should.

The first step is to exfoliate your skin a day before your fake tan therapy to remove dead skin cells. Spray tan solution will adhere better to new skin cells and create an even finish, helping you to avoid the risk of patches of colour and streaks that tend to be the tell tale signs of a fake tan.

You should also wax or shave 24 hours prior to your treatment to allow any pores that have opened up on the skin to close fully. This will ensure that your tan doesn’t look dotty and uneven but balanced and flawless.

On the day of your spray tan try to avoid using deodorants or lotions that leave a coating on the skin as this will act as a barrier to the tanning solution. Your therapist will apply barrier cream to key areas of the body that are drier than other parts, such as the elbows, to prevent them absorbing too much solution and creating a darker end result.

Take care of your tan by moisturising every day and you’ll be able to enjoy looking beautifully bronzed for as long as you possibly can do from a bottle.