MOROCCAN TAN

Preparation is essential to achieve a professional spray tan. Your prep’s primary goal is to remove excess oils and dead skin cells from the top layer of your skin. Thus, you leave the skin primed, ready to absorb the tan solution.

PRE TAN ADVICE

Exfoliating plays a vital part role in pre-tan preparations. It helps remove dead skin cells and extend the life of your tan. Using a moisturising body lotion every day will also help.

Remove unwanted body hair at least 24 hours before your appointment.

ON THE DAY OF YOUR TAN

Where possible, shower before your session, ensuring it’s a cool shower and you don’t use shower creams or soaps with added moisturiser or oils. Gently exfoliate the skin with non-oily products, paying particular attention to the hands, feet, knees, and elbows.

All moisturisers, perfumes, make-up etc., must NOT be applied anywhere before your spray tan. This is because these products interfere with the absorption of the tan and may cause streaks.

You should not apply deodorants; they tend to mix with the tan and give unwanted results. If you use an extra-strong deodorant, paying extra attention to the area when showering is advisable. You are ensuring that the product is completely removed.

What you wear during your spray tan is entirely up to you. Most ladies wear a pair of old briefs. Remember, you will get the tan solution on it, and whilst it washes out of most fabrics, it may stain more delicate ones. We do provide paper briefs if you prefer. Some ladies even go butt naked; the choice is yours.

Wear loose dark clothing. Skintight tops, jeans etc., are not suitable to wear after spraying and can lead to the tan developing patchy.

DURING THE APPLICATION OF YOUR SPRAY TAN

The tan is applied using a spray tan machine and spray gun.

Although our purpose-built spray tan room has extraction units, there will be minimal overspray. For this reason, we have face masks available should you wish to use them.

We will supply you with disposable protection for your hair and the soles of your feet.

We will also apply a barrier cream to stop the tan from overdeveloping on your hands, feet, knees and elbows.

To spray the face, you must remove your cover and hold your breath for a few seconds.

It would be best if you let your tan dry before getting dressed.

POST TAN ADVICE

Maintaining your spray tan prolongs the life of the tan by offsetting the natural fading caused by the skin renewal process. The following tips guide you once you’ve had your spray tan.

Dress in your loose dark clothing after the tan has completely dried.

Do not touch your body whilst your tan is drying; this can lead to finger marks on your skin and tanned palms. Not a good look!!!

Avoid activities that make you sweat, leading to your tan streaking. Avoid sports, exercise, housework, etc.

Although our MoroccanTan has short rinse-off times, do not swim or use saunas and hot tubs until 24 hours after your tan has been applied. Also, please note that chlorine in swimming pools will cause your tan to fade quickly if you stay in them for extended periods.

Showering to remove your guide colour should be done by rinsing your skin in warm water without using a shower wash or soap until the water runs clear. Do not rub yourself dry; use a patting motion, and do not apply deodorant or moisturisers.

You may use your usual creams, deodorants etc., the morning after your tan has developed or at least 12 hours after rinsing your guide colour off.

Moisturise daily to prolong the life of your tan.

Complimenting MoroccanTan products are available at the salon. Ask your therapist for details.

Do not use lotions or creams on your skin that contain Alpha Hydroxyl Acids (AHAs) or Glycolic Acid, as they exfoliate the skin. Instead, use a neutralising pH body wash.

Please note that after showering to rinse the guide colour off, you will still develop your tan over the next few hours.

We advise you not to sleep in your guide colour.