7 Steps to make your Spray Tan last longer

Tori Sandbach
Jul 30, 2021
2 min read

Updated: Sep 7, 2021

Ever wondered why your spray tan does not last as long as it should? Follow these 7 steps below to get the most out of your Spray Tan.

1) Exfoliate

Exfoliate before you start. Buff away dead skin cells with an exfoliator a day before your tan, to reveal the fresh skin cells beneath.

Fake tan will glide much easier onto smoother skin and the fresher the skin cells, the longer the tan will last.

2) Top Up

Top up with a gradual tanner. Colour starting to fade? Simply apply a gradual self tanner over your skin

in the same way as you would apply a body moisturiser. This will deepen your tan for a few more days.

3) Wax not Shave

Wax instead of shaving. Shaving irritates the skin and dulls a golden tan bit by bit.

If you wax 24 hours before your tan treatment, you won't have to get that razor out for at least 3 weeks. this helps to lengthen the lifespan of your tan and cut down on your morning shower routine

4) Short Showers

Take short showers. Long showers and hot baths will dull your golden glow because they dry out the skin quicker.

Choose quick showers and bypass long swims in chlorinated pools and salty seawater, to retain your colour for as long as possible.

5) Mild Soap/Gel

Use mild shower gel and soap. Harsh soaps and cosmetics can strip your skin of its golden colour.

Gentle shower balms will protect your tan and cleanse your skin without lifting away it's sun-kissed glow.

6) Say No to Saunas

Avoid the sauna, steam room and hot tub. Perspiration can cause an uneven fade-off and a patchy looking tan, instead of an all over seamless glow.

Saunas, steam rooms and hot tubs are designed to make you sweat more, so definitely avoid them if you want to prolong your tan for a few extra days.

7) Moisturise-Moisturise-Moisturise

Moisturise every single day! If there is one rule you should definitely stick to, it is to moisturise with an oil-free product every day to lock-in your tan.

Never miss this step and you will be guaranteed a tan that lasts for at least a week.