THE FOLLOWING WILL PREVENT, LIGHTEN, OR MAKE A SUNLESS TAN BLOTCHY:

● Some users of any tanning products have found that Dove soap and shower gel will fade a tan faster
● Curel lotion
● Hair inhibiting lotions (Jergens) tend to make a sunless tan yellow
● Anti-aging products that “renew” “refresh” or otherwise exfoliate the skin
● AHA’s (Alpha Hydroxy Acids – glycolic, lactic, malic, citric, and tartaric acids)
● Retin – A type products (Retin-A, Renova, Tazorac, Tretinoin)
● Toners containing alcohols or witch hazel
● Anti-acne products that exfoliate the skin – accutane, salicylic acid
● Harsh makeup removers
● Bar soaps, especially deodorant varieties
● Usage of loofa, scrub mitt, etc..for daily washing use a soft wash cloth.
● Removal of adhesive tape or band aids
● Facial masks and exfoliating scrub
● Bore type adhesive facial strips
● Wax hair removal
● Depilatory hair removal products (Nair, Veet, Neet, etc)
● Shaving exfoliates skin, in which fades your tan. (Clients should always use a sharp clean razor
with a lubricating product/hair conditioner, which will not damage a tan. A dull razor scrapes
off more skin and “tan”).
● Pat dry in the shower, do not rub.
● Body hair bleach. Spraying perfume or fragrance directly on the skin
● Submersion in hot tub, swimming pool with chlorine, salt water. – An application of a thick waterproof lotion sun block helps

Please also read why is tan preparation so important  This is very important to read, so you get the best possible results from your gorgeous sunless tans!

You can download a Do’s and Don’ts for before and after your tan here, please right click on the link and choose ‘Save’ or ‘Save as’ to download the file.