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How to maintain your tan
Your tan can last anywhere from about 6 to 10 days, depending upon how you care for your skin. If you moisturize and take care of your skin, your tan will last longer. If you wear your skin hard, take long hot baths or showers, wear clothes that chafe, or do anything to encourage the skin to shed, your tan will not last as long. You can extend the life of your tan by nearly double by using a quality moisturizer at least once daily.
  • DO NOT shower for at least 4 hours.
  • Use a quality moisturizer at least once daily. We have a Moisturizer / Extender available that has a 3% active DHA additive in it to extend the life of your tan by as much as 1 week.  It also will even out your tan so it will fade even more natural.
  • WE HAVE FOUND THAT SOME OF THE PRODUCTS LISTED BELOW CAN MAKE YOUR TAN FADE FASTER! TO KEEP A LONGER LASTING TAN PLEASE AVOID THE FOLLOWING:
    • Some users have found that Dove soap, and Dove Shower gel will fade a tan faster.
    • Curel Lotion will fade a tan faster.
    • Hair Inhibiting Lotions (jergens etc.) tend to make a sunless tan yellow.
    • Anti-aging products that "renew" "refresh" or otherwise exfoliate skin
    • AHA's (Alpha Hydroxy Acids -glycolic, lactic, Malic, citric and Tartaric acids)
    • BHA's (Beta Hydroxy Acids-salicylic acid)
    • Retin-A type products (Retin-A, Renova, Tazorac, Tretinoin)
    • Toners containing Alcohols or Witch Hazel
    • Anti-acne products that exfoliate the skin- Accutane, salicylic acid
    • Makeup remover cleaning products, or oils used to clean away eye makeup
    • Use of a loofa, scrub mitt etc. for daily washing. (You need a soft washcloth or "soft poof)
    • Facial masks and exfoliating scrubs
    • Bore type adhesive facial strips
    • Wax hair removal
    • Depilatory hair removal products (Nair, Veet, Neet etc)
    • Shaving exfoliates skin so fades tan (use a sharp clean razor, with a lubricating product, Hair conditioner works nicely, and usually wont "damage tan") Wash off conditioner when done. A dull razor scrapes off more skin and "tan"
    • Pat dry in the shower, do not rub.
    • Long hot baths, long dips in a pool, or salt water can cause your tan to fade faster.


    Please remember that everyones skin type is different. The above products may not harm your tan at all, where as it may make someones else's fade faster


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