5 Lotions to use after a spray tan

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The best lotion to use after a spray tan is one that is FREE from mineral oil, perfume, and harsh ingredients. And lotion full of skin-nourishing simple ingredients will help to extend your spray tan. When I meet with a new client for a spray tan, I make sure to emphasize the importance of using quality ingredients on their skin. Using “spray tan friendly” products will keep your spray tan looking flawless longer. One of the things that we discuss at length is moisturizing.

What lotion are you currently using?
How often are you moisturizing?
Do you have any concerns about your skin?

Rules For Moisturizing After a Spray Tan

Keeping a spray tan looking flawless means using an excellent quality skin nourishing lotion that can help your tan last longer. The added benefit is that my clients who are exfoliating and moisturizing regularly end up with healthier younger-looking skin.

When To Moisturize After Your Spray Tan

After your spray tan appointment, you will need to stay dry for 8 hours to let the tan develop. After that, you can shower off the solution with water only. Twenty-four (24) hours after your spray tan is when you should begin to use soap and moisturizing lotion. If you apply products within the 24-hour period, your tan will not fully develop to the desired color.

How Often To Apply Moisturizing Lotion

Keeping your skin hydrated is extremely important with a spray tan. The tan adheres to our skin cells which we shed on a daily basis. Keeping the skin well hydrated will slow this down and your tan should last approximately 7 to 10 days. Adding a gradual sunless tanning lotion can even aid in your tan lasing longer. A few good sunless gradual tanners are:

Bondi Sands Self-Tanning Foam
Jergens Natural Glow +FIRMING In-shower Self Tanner
St. Tropez Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse
Jergens Natural Glow Instant Sun Body Mousse
SOL by Jergens Tanning Water Mousse

Lotion Ingredients to Avoid After a Spray Tan

Many products on the market contain ingredients that just don’t work well with a spray tan. These products can cause a patchy fade, strip the color, make your tan appear to be peeling, or can quickly dry out your skin causing your tan to flake. Below is a list of ingredients you should avoid while wearing your spray tan:

Mineral oil
Alcohol
Fragrances
Dyes
Essential Oils
Anti-Aging Products- Retin-A, Glycolic, AHA’s
Anti-Acne Products- Salicylic Acid
General unpronounceable (is this a word?)
Parabens
Sulphates

Heavily scented lotions such as Bath and Body Works or Victoria’s Secret are NOT spray tan friendly products and should. Oil-free sunscreen lotion should also be used if wearing your tan at the beach, on vacation, or wherever sunscreen needs to be used as a spray tan does not protect us from the UV Rays of the sun.

Lotions I Recommend Using With Your Spray Tan

Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Body Lotion

Hempz Original Herbal Body Moisturizer

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With Kissed by Caribbean Mobile spray tans, you can expect to get 7-10 days of beautiful color. Our body is shedding skin cells every day, some faster than others based on their daily activities. Using "spray tan friendly" products are imperative to make your spray tan last long and fade evenly. These products can be purchased through Kissed by the Caribbean.

It's always best to schedule at least a week in advance. You can book directly from my website or my Facebook page. The most ideal day to spray tan is 2 days prior to a special event.

Kissed by the Caribbean needs an area with good lighting and enough space for the pop up tent. The master bathroom, foyer or kitchen usually work best.

Kissed by the Caribbean is set apart from the rest because I take the time to know your uniqueness in skin care. I combine our spray tan sessions with science of skin and advanced technology to always give clients optimal beauty and radiance. I provide premium service of pre and post spray tan care and top of the line solution application. My solutions offer customizable colors as well as being safe to apply to all skin types. All solutions contain natural and organic ingredients, are palm oil free, and are hydrating to the skin.

Preferably 24 hours prior to your appointment, shower, shave and exfoliate with a mitt or glove. Moisturize heavily this day, more so than you typically do, paying particular attention to the shins, elbows, ankles, wrists. Please do not use any Dove products before or with a spray tan. The morning of your appointment, you should take a very quick shower and do a very quick exfoliation with the glove or mitt WITH WATER ONLY to make sure you removed all residue of products used the day before. This should be done at least 3 hours prior to your appointment. The solution requires a minimum of 2 hours on the skin to a maximum of 8 hours (or overnight for convenience sake). Do not sweat or get wet during this time. When it is time to rinse, take a quick warm water rinse with just water and use your hands only until the water runs clear. Always pat the skin dry. Do not work out and sweat during this time as it is still in development. Do not use any products on the skin for the first 24 hours after the appointment. After the first 24 hours, you may use spray tan friendly products to cleanse and moisturize with. Never use a wash cloth or loofah on the skin. Once again pat the skin dry. It is best to moisturize within the first 3 minutes after patting yourself dry. Before your next appointment, refer back to step 1 again.

Female clients are welcome to spray tan bare, or with underwear and bra. Gentlemen are required to wear bottoms.

Loose clothing, preferable dark in color. No denim or tight leggins for 24 hours.

Yes! There is no SPF protection within the tanning solution. An oil-free sunscreen is recommended.