Prep & Aftercare Guide
Care for your glow before and after your tan.
A polished, simple guide for spray tan prep, aftercare, and tan-safe product choices so your color applies evenly and fades beautifully.
Before Your Tan
Prep your skin
Prep helps your spray tan apply smoothly, develop evenly, and avoid patchiness around dry areas.
12–24 hours before
- Shower, shave, and exfoliate.
- Focus on elbows, knees, ankles, wrists, and dry patches.
- Avoid heavy oils or oily scrubs.
Day of appointment
- Have clean, dry skin before Rachel arrives.
- Skip lotion, oil, deodorant, perfume, and makeup.
- Have a clean space ready for Rachel’s mobile setup.
What to wear
- Wear loose, dark clothing after your tan.
- Avoid tight leggings, jeans, bras, socks, or anything that may rub.
- Slip-on shoes are best after your appointment.
After Your Tan
Protect your color
Rachel will tell you your rinse time based on your solution and desired result. Until then, keep it dry and avoid friction.
While processing
- Avoid water, sweating, and tight clothing.
- Avoid skin-to-skin rubbing.
- Do not apply lotion, oil, or deodorant while the tan develops.
First rinse
- Use lukewarm water only.
- Avoid soap, shaving, scrubbing, or exfoliating.
- Pat dry gently with a towel instead of rubbing.
Daily care
- Moisturize daily after your tan fully develops.
- Use gentle, tan-safe body wash and lotion.
- Avoid swimming, hot tubs, and long soaking baths when possible.
Recommended Products
Use gentle, tan-safe products
Look for hydrating formulas that do not strip the skin or break down your tan too quickly.
Body washes
Choose gentle formulas that cleanse without over-drying your skin.
Gentle and sensitive-skin friendly.
A simple unscented option.
Hydrating and made to cleanse without over-drying.
Lotions
Use lightweight, water-based moisturizers to support an even fade.
A lightweight everyday moisturizer.
Free of dyes, fragrance, and masking fragrance.
A popular tanning-community option for dry skin.
Ingredients to avoid
Always check product labels and avoid formulas that strip, exfoliate, or dry out your color.
Can break down or strip the tan faster.
Chemical exfoliants can fade color unevenly.
Can dry skin or increase cell turnover.
Can be drying and may affect DHA.
Note: Product formulas can change. Always check the label, and ask Rachel what she recommends for your skin.
Ready for Your Glow?
Rachel will walk you through every step.
From prep to rinse time and aftercare, Feel Good Glow Co. makes the spray tan process easy and customized.