Aftercare - Do's and Don'ts
Don't...
Wait at least 8 hours before you shower after your sunless tanning application. This will allow time for the self-tanning reaction to occur in the skin. For best results, leave overnight.
Do not moisturise until after your first shower. This could affect the immediate reaction of the sunless solution on the skin and cause streaking.
Do not swim after your sunless tanning session. Immediate contact with water, chlorine and salt water could affect the immediate reaction of the sunless solution. Also, keep in mind that chlorine and salt water may dry your skin and cause your sunless tan to fade faster.
Wait at least 6 hours before you exercise. Excessive perspiration could effect the immediate reaction of the sunless solution on the skin.
Do NOT exfoliate for at least 48 hours after your sunless tanning application. When you do exfoliate, remember to do so gently and evenly to preserve an even, sunless tan.
Avoid long hot baths and showers as these speeds up exfoliation.
Do...
Don't worry if you see colour washing off from your first shower – this is normal. What you see washing off is the cosmetic bronzer. What is left is a beautiful, sunless tan.
Have cool, lukewarm baths and showers as this will prolong your tan.
Moisturise your skin every time you bathe to maintain colour. Apply to the face and body using circular motions.
Pat your skin dry after a bath or shower. Rubbing your skin may rub off your tan.
Remember to wear extra protection in the sun. The Self Tan Lotion or Spray does not provide any sunscreen. Although you look like you have a tan, remember to apply an SPF sunscreen when outdoors to keep your skin from burning.