Tips, Prep, & Aftercare | The Tanning Company

Preparation & After Care

Preparation

First:

If you're new to tanning, consult with our highly experienced staff to find the right level of bed, skin care products, and tan extending lotions for your skin type

UV Tanning

Before

Shower & exfoliate your skin before your tan session to clear away any dry, dead skin cells. This should be done, ideally, two days prior to your appointment,. Use a wash cloth and scrub away as much dry skin as possible

Non - oil based moisturizer should be applied

Wear lip balm with SPF protection

Do not wear makeup, jewelry, heavy perfume or essential oils.

Custom Spray Tanning

Before

Shower & exfoliate, emphasize dry areas

(knees, elbows, ankles, etc.) to allow tanning solution to set in.

Waxing or Shaving should be done 24 hours prior to your session. Manicure/pedicure should be done prior to your session

Only sunless tanning moisturizers should be used (non-oil based) on the day of your spray tan

Do not wear makeup, jewelry, perfume or essential oils.

Tip:

Don't have time to prep at home? Maybe you're coming straight from work, the gym, or just did a body wrap? We have Pre-Tan Exfoliating Wipes available for only $1. - Be sure to let us know you need one, or two

During & Day of

Use indoor tanning lotion, applying evenly in a circular motion and over all areas of the body.

We have bronzers and intensifiers specially formulated for indoor tanning that will help deepen and extend your tan.

Do not Use lotions not made for indoor tanning, outdoor tanning lotions and other lotions can cause damage to tanning beds and don’t help develop your tan.

Wear protective Eyerwear

Wear loose, dark clothing. Wear flip flops.

Ladies: a loose summer-type dress, no fitted clothing (i.e. no pants). flip-flops

We recommend that you DO NOT wear a bra after your session.

Guys: dark shorts and loose, dark t shirt. Flip-flops.

Ladies: If you don't want tan lines, it is recommended that you wear nothing at all.

Guys: Must wear shorts or briefs

Tip:

Try a tan cocktail, a method used by many tanners that combines a spray tan followed by a 3 minute stand - up UV tanning session that gives you a deeper, darker, and longer-lasting tan!

Aftercare

After you leave your tan will keep developing for up to 24 hours

Use a Tanning Extender, we offer a wide range of tanning products to help ensure you stay golden longer!

Keep up your tan by tanning by tanning 1-3 times a week

Wait at least 6 hours before bathing, swimming, or high sweat activities, 24 hours whenever possible.

If using our emergency solution a "warm water rinse" is possible in as little as 1 hour.

Avoid swimming in chlorinated water, bar soaps, and high fragrance body wash as these will break down and fade your tan.

Do not use lotion or skin care products that contain mineral oil or petrolatum as these will also break down the tan.

You will have a natural, beautiful golden tan that will last 5 - 7 days with proper maintenance

Tip:

Extend the life of your tan by using one of our large variety of tan extenders available in store. Moisturize with these daily to maximize your tan!