Pre-Tan Prep: Everything You Need to Know

 A beautiful, natural-looking spray tan starts before you arrive. Proper skin preparation helps your custom spray tan develop evenly, last longer, and create the flawless glow you’re looking for.

• Shower the night before your spray tan.
• If you need to shower the day of your appointment, please do so at least 5 hours before your spray tan.
• This allows your skin and pores time to return to normal, helping the solution develop more evenly.

Smooth, hydrated skin is the key to a beautiful, long-lasting spray tan.

• Remove all previous spray tan, self-tan, tanning drops, or bronzing products before your appointment. Leftover product can interfere with absorption and cause uneven or patchy results.
• Complete all shaving and exfoliation 24 hours before your spray tan.
• Use a quality exfoliating mitt to remove dead skin and old tan. Dry brushing and loofahs are great for daily skin maintenance but are not effective enough to fully prepare your skin for a spray tan.
• Avoid Dove and other moisturizing bar soaps for 24 hours before your appointment, as they can leave residue on the skin that may affect your results.
• Moisturize daily and drink plenty of water in the days leading up to your appointment. Healthy, hydrated skin helps create the most even and long-lasting glow.

Complete other beauty services before your spray tan appointment to ensure your skin is clean and ready for the best possible results.

• Waxing or laser: Schedule 2–3 days before your spray tan.
• Lash lift & tint: Schedule at least 2 days before your spray tan.
• Shaving: Complete 24 hours before your appointment.
• Manicures & pedicures: Schedule at least 1 day before your spray tan. This allows time for any creams, oils, or products used during the service to be removed before your appointment.

Arrive with clean, dry, product-free skin.

Please avoid:

• Makeup
• Deodorant
• Perfume
• SPF
• Lotions
• Oils
• Skincare products

Avoid intense workouts, hot yoga, saunas, or anything that causes excessive sweating before your appointment.

Protect your developing tan by wearing:

• Loose-fitting, dark clothing
• Slides or flip-flops

If it’s raining, bring an umbrella and wear loose socks with rain boots.

• Active skincare ingredients: Stop using retinol, glycolic acid, and other exfoliating acids 7–10 days before your appointment.
• Microneedling: Please wait 2–3 weeks after microneedling before booking your spray tan. After your spray tan, wait at least 10 days before your next microneedling treatment.
• Sunburned or peeling skin: I will not spray tan over sunburned, irritated, or peeling skin. Damaged skin does not absorb solution evenly and can result in patchy color, uneven development, and increased irritation. Your skin needs time to fully heal before we create your perfect glow.

Proper preparation is essential for achieving the best results from your custom spray tan. While every effort is made to create a beautiful, natural-looking glow, results cannot be guaranteed if preparation instructions are not followed.

Pure Glow NV is not responsible for uneven development or premature fading caused by leftover tanning products, improper exfoliation, product residue, or failure to follow prep guidelines.