10 Things You Should Know:

Have you ever applied moisturizer before or after a spray tan? Has it worked or did it go wrong?

For those of you that do not have any idea about what to do and in which order, we are here to give you a detailed guide on how exactly to moisturize and tan your skin in a safe way without causing damage to your beautiful skin!

If you decide to tan your skin, you may be confused on when the right time is to moisturize your skin. If you get it wrong, it may cause problems and unneeded complications, so it’s always better to be informed first before taking steps like these!

Why Should You Not Moisturize Before A Spray Tan

You’ve been told not to moisturize before a spray tan but you don’t know the reason. Well here it is; It ruins the tan.

If spray tan is applied on top of areas that have been moisturized not long ago, the tan does not stick properly and it causes problems with the durability of the tan. It makes the tan much lighter and less visible on the skin. This is why it is advised against putting moisturizer on your skin before a spray tan.

Why Should You Moisturize Before A Spray Tan

If for some reason, due to any complications or other factors you decide to moisturize before a spray tan, it is also possible, but you must take a few steps to safeguard your tan.

If one does make the decision to moisturize pre-spray tan then it is wise to only moisturize problem areas where your skin may be dry or there may be pimples. As mentioned above if you moisturize too much, then it may end up making it hard for the spray tan to stick and you might end up with a light tan that is barely visible on your body.

Always be careful on which spots or problem areas you choose to moisturize pre-spray tan. Even though it is definitely possible to moisturize before using a spray tan, it is definitely recommended to wait until afterwards. It is just more efficient and logical and spares all the precautions and other care that has to be taken otherwise.

At the end of the day it is up to you whether you use moisturizer before or after using your spray tan, but hopefully you can use this information to make the best decision and avoid the worst outcome whatever choice you make!

How Long Before A Spray Tan Can You Moisturize?

As if was mentioned above, it is definitely not recommended to use moisturizer before applying a spray tan, but for those who decide to do it anyway, the question arises;

           How Long Before A Spray Tan Should You Moisturize?

The answer to that question is simple. In the opinion of Dr. Nazarian, you should moisturize at most 2 or 3 days before applying your spray tan to keep your skin hydrated and smooth. If it is done any later it might affect the consistency and effectiveness of the spray tan and give undesirable results. It is important to make sure that it is timed correctly so that you can keep your skin perfectly tanned while also keeping it moisturized and smooth.

Even other than moisturizers, things such as lotion, creams, perfumes etc. affect the ability of the tanning spray to adhere to the skin. This information must be kept in mind while preparing to tan, so that you do not have to re-do it once it has already been done.

How Long After A Spray Tan Can I Moisturize?

Now for those of you who would prefer to spray tan after using a spray tan, here is the information you need to do it correctly;

It should be done carefully and unlike applying moisturizer before spray tan where you have to do it 2 or 3 days earlier, you can moisturize after spray tanning as soon as you take your first shower afterwards.

Some of you may question, “When do we shower after spray tanning?”

Well it is recommended to wait a minimum of 8 hours after spray tanning before the first shower is taken. This will not affect the effectiveness of the tan and keep your skin smooth and soft.

This is also the recommended option as it does not require all the precautions and steps that have to be taken otherwise if you spray tan before you moisturize. Other than that, it does not affect the quality of the tan and the wait for moisturizing is not long.

What To Do Before A Spray Tan

There are many things that should always be accounted for or taken care of before an appointment, to make sure that our skin is perfectly tanned and smooth.

These things include:

1: No moisturizer or cream of any time should be applied soon before an apartment. It can mess with the tan and make it lighter.

2: The hair on the body should be shaven before tanning to make sure that it does not get in the way of the tan.

3: Get rid of dead skin and open up the pores of your body at least a few hours before your appointment.

4: It is best to take a shower a few hours after the spray tan to wash off the smell and stickiness.

There are many other things that can be done to make sure that your tan is optimal, but these are just some of the main ones to follow!

What Not To Do Before A Spray Tan

Now that we have gone through what to do before a spray tan, it is only fitting to explain all the crucial things not to do before a spray tan as well.

Here is the list of things not to do before an appointment:

1: Do not apply lotion on your skin.

2: Do not apply moisturizer as it may affect the ability of moisturizer to stick to the skin.

3: Do not apply any make-up before an appointment.

4: Do not apply any perfume before tanning.

5: Do not use deodorant on your body before tanning.

Lotions To Avoid After Spray Tan

After your spray tan, there are many lotions that should be avoided to keep the tan fresh and visible.

Although there are no specific products to avoid, there are some general ingredients used in many different types of moisturizers and lotions that should be avoided at all costs.

They contain many ingredients that can damage the consistency of a spray tan. These ingredients include;

Alcoholic substances

Natural minerals

Oils

Acne products

Etc.

Make sure to read all the ingredients on any lotion you apply post spray tanning as it may lead to damaging your overall tan. It’s better to always be careful than to live and regret your decision later!

Verdict

With all of this stuff in mind, and being equipped with all the information that you may need to know about how and when to apply moisturizer while spray tanning, you will have no problems with it in the future. As long as you stick to the instructions, you’ll be fine no matter what you choose to do. Have a good appointment!

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