Products to Avoid When you Have a Spray Tan
This is a list of commonly used products that are known to not play well with spray tans.
The products I call out below can lighten, make blotchy or strip your spray tan.
Things to AVOID after your spray tanning session:
Shaving exfoliates the skin therefore fading the tan. Clients should use a new and clean razor with a lubricating product such as hair conditioner. Wash off conditioner when done. A dull razor will scrape off the tan.
Women’s tans may also develop differently during various hormonal occurrences (ovulation, menstruation, pregnancy). It may be a streaky, patchy, fade worse or produce a lighter or no color.
The products I call out below can lighten, make blotchy or strip your spray tan.
Things to AVOID after your spray tanning session:
- lotion that contains mineral oils
- body wash & shower gels that contains sulfates (SLS)
- dove soap products
- acne products
- anti-aging products
- make-up removers
- retin A
- wax hair removers
- body hair bleach
- toners containing witch hazel or alcohol
- facial masks
- insect repellent
- petroleum or mineral oils
- deodorant soaps
- acids: AHA or AlphaHydroxy, BetaHydroxy, Salicylic, Lactic, Glycolic
- exfoliating scrubs, mitts, loofah (use hands or soft cloth to rinse)
Shaving exfoliates the skin therefore fading the tan. Clients should use a new and clean razor with a lubricating product such as hair conditioner. Wash off conditioner when done. A dull razor will scrape off the tan.
Women’s tans may also develop differently during various hormonal occurrences (ovulation, menstruation, pregnancy). It may be a streaky, patchy, fade worse or produce a lighter or no color.
