Plan your tan

Expert Tips for Your Best Bronze Yet

The Day Before:
Your Pre-Tan Prep

Exfoliate thoroughly using an exfoliating mitt or tan eraser foam (available from our vending machine) to remove dead skin cells and soften your skin, paying extra attention to dry areas.

Complete any waxing, shaving, or beauty treatments ahead of time to allow your skin to calm and your pores to settle. This also ensures any products, lotions, or oils have time to absorb or wash away.

Avoid bar soaps and creamy body washes, as they can leave a barrier on your skin. Choose oil-free body washes for the best tanning results.

Shower at least four hours before your tan. If you need to shower closer to your appointment, finish with 30 seconds of cold water to close your pores. Use only oil-free body washes or exfoliators, and avoid bar soaps and creamy products. No shaving, waxing, or exfoliating on the day of your tan.

Arrive with clean, dry skin, free from makeup, deodorant, moisturiser, lotions, or perfumes — oil and alcohol-based products can affect your tan.

After tanning, wear dark, loose-fitting clothing and slip-on shoes to avoid rubbing. Our solutions are water-soluble, so any transfer to clothing should wash out easily, but it’s best to come prepared.

Tan Day Essentials

Glow Maintenance Made Easy

Avoid getting wet or sweaty until your first rinse. Rinse times vary depending on your tan, ranging from a 1-hour rapid to overnight development. When rinsing, use lukewarm water only, gently wipe over your body without soap or shampoo, and keep it quick. Pat your skin dry without rubbing.

Avoid moisturiser for the first 12 hours to allow full development. From day 3, use a tan extender (available in our vending machine) to maintain your glow. Your tan will continue to deepen for 12–24 hours after rinsing, so don’t worry if it looks lighter at first.

After 24 hours, moisturise morning and night, stay hydrated, and avoid bar soaps and creamy body washes to extend your tan.

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