Preparing for your Custom Tan

How to prepare your skin

It is important that you exfoliate your skin paying particular attention to knees, elbows and heels prior to your spray tan. We absolutely recommend you invest in one of our Magic Peeling Gloves. It will last you 6-12 months, and will give you the BEST possible base for your tan. There is no other exfoliator that comes close.

Your skin must be free of any moisturiser, oils, deodorants, make-up or perfumes before being sprayed. These products act as a barrier, and have a negative effect on your spray tan.

Any waxing or shaving should be done at least 24 hours prior to your appointment to ensure the pores of your skin are closed. Leave as long as possible between your shower and your tan so your skin has time to cool and dry after your shower.

What to wear for your spray tan

Most people wear just a g-string to get the best tan possible, but this is a personal choice so wear what's comfortable for you. You may wear underwear, swimwear or not. Obviously the more clothing you wear, the less you’ll be tanned.

How long does it take?

A spray tan only takes 5-10 minutes and with the drying system on our tanning machines you should be free to go out and enjoy the rest of your day within 15 minutes. However people have different levels of moisture in their skins so times will vary from person to person.

What to wear after your spray tan

We recommend you wear light loose fitting clothing as full development of your spray tan will take up to 8 hours and any undue friction from tight clothing may affect the final result. Custom Tan is washable, so any excess bronzer will wash out of your clothing.

What you should be careful about

Activities that cause you to perspire more than normal as this will reduce the effect of the tanning solution. During the development time you should not allow your skin to become wet. If your skin does get splashed dab dry, do not rub, then add a little bit of moisturiser to the affected area blending to an even colour.

It's also important to note that hormonal changes can affect the outcome of a tan.

After the processing time, you can now shower and remove the instant bronzer to reveal your beautiful new tan that has been developing underneath.