There’s nothing better than sporting a fresh tan that has you doing double takes in the mirror.
Golden skin inspires us to feel our best and on top of our game and it’s a known fact that the two main reasons for applying a sunless tan is to look well and feel confident.
Regarding that tanned look though, we don’t know about you, but we want to keep ours for as long as possible!
As a rule of thumb a sunless tan should start to fade naturally between days 3 and 7 depending on which brand you use and your skin tone.
If you’re noticing that your sunless tan seems to fade too quickly or you just want to prolong it, listen up - here are the best ways to extend your sunless tan as long as possible:
Exfoliate
Often the dreaded part of tanning prep, it’s crucial to exfoliate the body to ensure your formula has some fresh smooth skin to adhere to. With exfoliation you are increasing the circulation of blood in the skin, removing dull & parched surface cells and encouraging the growth of new cells – the perfect prep for the sunless-tanning to come.
Don’t go to crazy though, you don’t want to irritate the skin and too much scrubbing can result in dry patches.
Shave or Wax Beforehand
You’ll want to be silky smooth in all the right places before you get your glow on and you’ll need to do this 24-48 hours beforehand to avoid any razor bumps or patches.
Which method is best?
A great tan comes down to great formulas and an educated technique for application. We’ve put the work in so you can rest assured your Lusso Tan will perfectly pair with which ever method you choose to ditch the fuzz as long as you leave enough time before applying.
Perfect Primer
We always want our customers to get the most out of their tan and for it to be long lasting and so as skin therapists we decided to create something for the first step that would rebalance the skins PH leaving it soft and ensuring a long-lasting tan, our Protecting Primer for face and body.
Immediately before you begin the Spray Tan Treatment, lightly mist over the face & body and pat gently to remove any excess if required.
**Added BONUS it plumps the skin, diminishing fine lines & wrinkles especially on the face and décolleté.
Showering
Mega hot showers dry out the skin so advise clients to watch their water temperature. We recommend the water only method for the first rinse - meaning no soaps or shampoos.
Hydrate and Moisturize Before & After
Moisturising is super important - especially on the elbows, knees and feet!
These areas have tougher, drier skin than anywhere else which means they can hold a sunless tan easier and means those areas are at risk of being much darker and uneven in comparison to the rest of the body.
The feet, elbows and knees contain more dead cells than the rest of the body and when hit with DHA (the developping agent in tan), a chemical reaction occurs that causes the skin to become darker.
To prolong the tan and keep the skin from drying out make sure you are recommending a daily moisturiser post treatment.
Avoid Harsh Products
We’ve given you a lot of Do’s so far so it’s time for a Don’t.
Some products while soft on the skin can be chemically dense and can end up taking away some of the gorgeous tan so you’ll want to recommend avoiding those. Think exfoliants, oily bath lotions & shower products etc. Instead advise clients to opt for a chemically balanced soap.
Reapply
Anyone with a good skincare routine will know that it’s hard to hold onto a sunless tan on the face (and the same with hands) so recommend clients reapply with Lusso Tan Golden Glow Face & Hand Mist & sunless tanning brush to keep everything matching.
Final and Most Important Note…
Our final tip is to make sure you put all of the above effort into a sunless tan that’s worth extending! It’s oh so important to begin with a quality formula that will leave you aching to keep it for as long as possible.... like Lusso Tan.