PREP FOR THE PERFECT TAN
Proper prep = flawless results!
- Exfoliate 24 hours before your session. Avoid scrubbing immediately before—your skin needs natural amino acids on the surface of your skin to bind with the spray solution for a long-lasting, even tan.
- Wear dark, loose clothing and flip-flops. If it’s rainy, light pants and a jacket work.
- Skip makeup, lotion, and heavy deodorant—light deodorant is fine.
- Use eXmitt pre-session (available in-store) to gently prep, moisturize, and balance your skin’s pH for the most even, radiant tan possible.
- Do not get waxed or get a pedicure the same day as your tan. Do not have a healing sunburn, peeling skin will cause a blotchy result.
RELAX—YOUR GLOW IS WORKING
⚠️ Don’t panic! The color you see before your first rinse is just cosmetic bronzer—it washes off. Your real tan is still developing! (Please trust the process and follow our instructions.)
- Development Time:
- Regular solution: 18–24 hours before your first warm water rinse.
- Rapid solution: 1–3 hours—1 hour for a light tan, up to 3 hours for a dark tan. Waiting longer can affect your color.
- First Rinse Tips:
- Use warm water only. Gently rinse away excess bronzer with your hands.
- Do not use soaps, washcloths, or loofahs—these can compromise your results.
- Rapid Tan Note: Your color continues to darken for up to 24 hours after rinsing.
Tip: The initial bronzer may look dramatic—don’t worry! It’s temporary. Your beautiful, natural tan is still forming underneath.
MAKE YOUR TAN LAST
Moisturized skin = longer-lasting glow.
- Use aftercare products: Our Norvell Venetian Color Extender or Boost can nearly double your tan’s lifespan, saving time and money.
- No bronzer? No problem: Our Body Butter keeps skin silky smooth and ready for your next tan.
- Avoid sulfates: Soaps like Dove and Bath and Body Works strip color fast. Use a pH-balanced cleanser purchased from SHADE to nourish your skin and extend your glow.
