Tan Preparation & Aftercare

Anchor Tan Prep

Tan Preparation

Moisturize your skin twice daily with a cream formulation moisturizer, preferably organic.
Exfoliate at least TWICE the week prior to your appointment.
Use wash cloth or exfoliating gloves with a liquid organic soap.
Schedule any waxing, manicures or pedicures at least 48 hours prior to appointment.

Products to Avoid: Dove, Curel, Bath & Body Works, Victoria’s Secret, All Bar Soaps, Retinol or Fruit Acid Products.

Exfoliate your entire body with a non-oil exfoliant or clear body wash using a washcloth or exfoliating gloves.
Shave with a brand new razor using hair conditioner.
Rub skin briskly with a washcloth or exfoliating gloves during shower, paying attention to ankles, knees and elbows and towel off briskly after shower.
Moisturize heavily with a cream formulation moisturizer.

It is best not to shave on the day of your tan.
Try to shower at least 2 hours before your tan using just body wash. Apply no products to your skin. No lotions, deodorants or perfumes on your skin.
Do not apply body oils, moisturizers, or deodorants to skin after the shower. This can create a barrier on your skin prior to tanning.
Tan in under garments, bathing suit, or whatever you feel most comfortable in.
Dark, loose-fitting clothing to wear after your spray tan are recommended. Jeans, leggings, or tight yoga-style pants may negatively affect the outcome of your tan.

Anchor During Tan

Your spray-tanning technician requires a nearby electrical outlet and approximately 5’ x 5’ of space to pop-up the spray tanning tent. Your spray tan may be applied wherever you have space--kitchen, bedroom, garage, family room, etc.
Your spray tan session will last approximately 10-15 minutes, plus 5 minutes of drying time.
Women may wear (or not wear) whatever makes them comfortable. Men must wear underwear or a bathing suit.

Anchor After Tan

Wear dark, loose fitting clothing until after your first shower.
Do not apply any products to your skin (powder, lipstick, and mascara are fine).
Do not exercise, swim, hot tub, steam room, or sauna. Avoid sweating prior to first shower.
Showering should be delayed dependent on your selected spray-tanning solution. If the Rapid solution is applied, we recommend showering 3-4 hours after your tan. If the Regular solution is applied, we recommend waiting 10-12 hours after your tan before showering. Your spray-tanning technician will provide more information on tanning solution types and related aftercare prior to your tanning session.
Shower with warm, not hot water. Run your hands down your body until the water runs clear. Pat dry and apply a cream lotion on your body.
You may notice some color washing from your skin. This is what is supposed to occur. The cosmetic bronzer in the solution washes off and will leave you with a natural-looking tan.
Sleeping with your spray tan overnight (prior to showering) will usually result in a darker shade tan. If you choose to do so, it is recommended that you sleep in pj pants and a tee top to avoid any transfer of the bronzer to the palms of your hands, sheets and bedding, etc.

Avoid vigorous rubbing or scrubbing in the shower or when toweling drying (just pat dry).
Moisturize twice daily with a cream formulation moisturizer.
If swimming or hot tubbing, apply water-resistant sunscreen and rinse with fresh water.
SunKissed by Kris spray-tanning solution does not protect your skin from UV light and sun exposure damage. If you are in the sun, a lotion sunscreen is recommended for your skin protection. Spray-on sunscreen should be avoided.
If you have a manicure or pedicure planned, nail color change only is recommended (ie. no exfoliation or heavy soaking).
The life of your tan depends on the care you take with your skin.