Enhance the effectiveness of your sunless tanning session by conditioning your skin and then taking steps to help maintain your sunless tan.

Preparation

• Exfoliate before each session to remove dry, flaky skin cells that will prevent the absorption of DHA bronzers into fresh healthy skin cells. This allows for the sunless spray to absorb deeply into the skin and oxidize to a brilliant bronze color. Spraying sunless products on dry flaky skin causes the tan to look less natural, uneven when fading and will shorten the life of your sunless tan. We suggest using our Hempz Exfoliating Body Scrub on the morning of your session for a light exfoliation. Note: Avoid using bar soaps, high pH shower products or in-shower moisturizers. These products can halt the DHA bronzing reaction.
   
• Do NOT apply lotions, moisturizers or perfumes prior to your session. Deodorants are also not recommended.  It is best not to apply makeup, but if you do then remove it before your session.  For women who shave their legs, it is recommended that you do so prior to the session.
   
• Wear dark, loose fitting clothing and remove jewelry. Tight clothes can rub off or smear the bronzers.
   
• Pre-spray: Our pH balance spray (provided by No Tan Lines) with DHA enhancers can be applied by you before your session. This product provides your skin with light hydration and pH balancers to insure a darker, more natural looking color.
   
• Protection: Use lip balm and our blending cream (provided by No Tan Lines) to prevent solution from coloring your lips, palms, nails, cuticles, and feet.

After Tan/Maintenance

• Avoid Sweating. Immediately after your spray tanning session. Avoid activities that may cause you to sweat excessively to avoid streaking the cosmetic bronzer. Use the air conditioning in your car on a hot day. Remember, you have just been tinted with a water-soluble solution.
   
• Avoid Water! You must avoid water entirely for at least 6-8 hours or you will stop the tanning action of the DHA and/or cause streaking.
   
• Avoid Swimming & Spas. Avoid chemically treated swimming pools and spas for at least 24 hours after your spray session to prevent color from fading.
   
• Wait to Shower. For maximum results, wait at least 6-8 hours before showering or bathing. Avoid using bar soaps or high pH products – they will strip and fade your tan more rapidly.  The instant cosmetic bronzer will wash off, as it is designed to do.
   
• Extend your tan: The day after your sunless spray session and after your first shower, we recommend using our Hempz Touch of Summer product. This lotion helps keep your tan healthy and skin moisturized while adding refreshing glow each day to your color. It also helps your color fade gradually and evenly.