know before you glow - how to prep for best results

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Exfoliating is the most important prep step. It is not only extremely healthy for your skin in general but it also allows your spray tan to blend into your skin evenly, be absorbed flawlessly, and keep your glow lasting longer. You should exfoliate 24-48 hours before your at home appointment and make sure to get the driest parts of your body: elbows, knees, ankles, and hands! 

Once you are done exfoliating, cleanse your skin with a non oil based product (a gentle soap is great) to take away all the exfoliation residue, leaving your skin fresh and clean. If you are planning on waxing or sugaring, we recommend at least 48 hours before so that your pores have time to close.

We recommend shaving and showering 24 hours before your appointment. Shaving strips away a layer of skin, making it important to shave 24 hours before your sunless tanning application . 

The reason we recommend showering 24 hours before is because showering opens up your pores, increasing the likelihood that the spray tanning solution will leave behind freckled spots. If you need to shower closer to your appointment then it needs to be a cold shower. 

**Reminder: Make sure you are using a fresh razor for the best results!

Right after you shower, shave, and exfoliate, we recommended that you moisturize your whole body. This will hydrate your skin so that you will get better results (you do not want extremely dry skin).