Vacay Tips

So while we all love a little "base tan" just remember the more you shower, sweat, exercise, are in pools, oceans, lakes and hot tubs- the quicker your spray tan will fade. Keep that in mind as we consult about your desired tone as we don't want to go too drastic where the fade off is more obvious.

Also, while your spray tan under normal circumstances can last 7-10 days, when tanning for vacations that time frame is generally a lot shorter. We cannot guarantee how long your tan will last or how it will fade off. But I am here to give you some helpful tips and direct you to the best products for your glow.

Also......

We now offer The Rebel! A spray tan blend made to last longer and hold up better through vacations, water activities, sweating & workouts! Add this on to your vacay tan!

traveling by plane

Apply an oil-free moisturizer prior to catching your flight and once you get to your destination. Pressure changes and climate changes can cause swelling, dryness and even cracking of the skin. Moisturizing can help!

WEAR SPF

A spray tan does NOT protect your skin from the sun. You can still burn over your spray tan, you can still tan over your spray tan. So always wear your sunscreen! I carry an amazing SPF 30 that is perfect for your glow or anyone! Snag one today!

Plus, applying the SPF will also create a barrier on the skin so the water breaks that down before breaking down your spray tan.

SHORT, QUICK DIPS

I always suggest short, quick dips in the water rather than long periods of time. All water types will dry out the skin and your tan.

Rinse with clean water

As soon as you're able, rinse off the "dirty" water. Take a quick, cool shower. Use your tan extending shower gel (or our Cleansing Bar) to add a boost of moisture to your skin. Then pat dry and moisturize with our tan extender. Using the tan extender shower gel + moisturizer will gradually help bring back some color.

*be sure to use your tan extender moisturizer when you'll be dry for at least 5 hours, so it can work it's magic!

STAY HYDRATED

Increase your water intake. We tend to not drink as much water when on vacation, but be sure to do so! Hydrating your body from the inside out will help avoid cracking, drying and flaking of your glow.

ALWAYS PAT DRY

Always pat dry rather than rubbing dry with your towel. Rubbing the skin will fade the tan quicker.

moisturize often

Apply an oil-free lotion daily and prior to heading out for your day. Lotion will help create a barrier on the skin so the water breaks that down first before breaking down your spray tan. Then once you're done in the water, pat dry, apply more moisturizer & spf to keep the skin from drying out until you're able to rinse clean and shower.

Self tanner touch up

Snag our fave Self Tanner Mousse to take with you for quick touch ups! Apply two light coats and rinse in 1-4 hours! This will help bring back color lost while in waters. Bonus points for getting our Face Tanning Drops, Instant Tan or Extenders, too!

Photo Credit: Carleigh Rae Photography