BEFORE TANNING INSTRUCTIONS ​

• Shower, shave and exfoliate.
  Shaving and waxing is recommended 8-24 hours before your appointment. Do not use exfoliates containing oils. Exfoliating gloves work best; baking soda works well, too (work into a paste and scrub). Pay attention to rough skin areas like knees, elbows, ankles and the tops of your feet.

• Do not apply lotions, perfumes or deodorants.
  These act as barrier layers and could cause you to turn GREEN.

• Remove face makeup.
  These act as barriers and affect the depth of the tan. Do not put your bra back on after your pre-tan shower. Unless its freshly washed, it will have lotion and deodorant residue on it and will coat your skin. Eye make-up is OK to leave on.

• Apply concealer.
  To avoid age spots, freckles, moles, etc. from getting darker, apply a cosmetic concealer over the spots or areas to block the solution and give an appearance of even color.

• Plan your clothing.
  You can choose to tan in the buff, a dark swimsuit or undergarments. Men must wear shorts or briefs.
  Have dark, loose fitting clothing and flip flops to wear afterward. Do not wear wool, nylon, lycra, spandex, leather, suede or silk fabrics during the treatment.
  We recommend not to wear tight clothing (no bras!) until after your first shower, but if you must, wait AT LEAST 2 hours. Tight clothing will rub on your tan, causing it to develop unevenly.

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AFTER TANNING INSTRUCTIONS

• Allow your tan to dry completely.

• Do not touch your skin while drying.

• Do not wet your skin, moisturize or take a shower for at least 8 hours or more. The longer the solution has to react with your skin, the better.

• Avoid exercising or perspiring.
  This may cause your tan to streak until the first shower. Use a towel for leather and light colored seats on warm days and an umbrella for rainy days.

• When showering, wash with a mild shower gel and use a mesh shower puff lightly.
  Don’t be concerned if some color washes off, this is the cosmetic bronzer. Always pat dry with a towel and don’t rub skin dry.

• Moisturize twice or more daily with alcohol-free lotion.
  Hydrated skin makes your tan last longer. Alcohol-based products are drying to the skin and will make your tan fade more quickly. Use MD Bronze, MD Spray or MD Face to maintain the color before your next visit.

• Avoid exfoliating and any hair-removal creams or bleaching products.

• Avoid long, hot showers/baths, hot tubs, pools and oceans.
  If so, use waterproof sunscreen to seal it in.