How long does it last?

How long will my spray tan last before it fades??

The answer to that question has more to do with you and your skin than the solutions being used. This is because a spray tan is sprayed onto the top layer of your skin which is made up mostly of dead skin cells. These dead skin cells slowly flake off of your skin every day and your skin naturally exfoliates itself every 7-10 days. Which is why most spray tans will last up to 7-10 days. There are definitely things you can do to make sure that you get at least 7-10 days, if not more, out of your spray tan sessions.

• Start with a great exfoliation before EVERY spray tan service. The exfoliation will help to remove as many dead skin cells, giving you a fresh new cycle of skin to apply the solution onto. We recommend using BodiScrubz Exfoliating Creme© before every session with us. Be sure to avoid sugar, salt or oil based scrubs prior to your spray tan service as those types of scrubs tend to leave a residue on the skin that can effect the results of your tan.
• You also want to take care of any shaving, waxing, manicure and pedicure services prior to your spray tan as those services will exfoliate and break down the spray tan causing it to fade or possibly even remove the spray tan.
• Avoid lotion, makeup, perfume and deodorant before your spray tan service. Lotions, makeup, perfume and deodorant can create a barrier on your skin that will not allow the solution to penetrate to the skin. Deodorant can also cause your cosmetic tanners to turn green when the chemicals in the deodorant mix with the chemicals of the solution. (However, after development, this should not result in a green result during the life of the spray tan).  That being said, if your deodorant is causing a green tint to the cosmetic tanners, imagine what it's doing to your spray tan!
• Once your spray tan has finished processing and you have showered it off we recommend applying BodiBasicz Daily Moisturizer© 2-3 times a day to keep the skin moist and conditioned. If you do not use a good moisturizer on your skin, it will become dry and your spray tan will fade a lot quicker. You may even see a "crackling" affect on the skin if it is not moisturized properly. Add a Moisture Lock/Anti Aging treatment which is applied during your service to give your skin vitamins and anti-oxidants to lock in moisture and refresh the skin. This treatment is beneficial to everyone but is a MUST for all that have dry skin.
  
  
  Finally, remember that your spray tan is sitting on delicate skin so be gentle. Using a lot of soap or going in chlorine or salt water will be very drying on your skin and thus exfoliate the tan off of the skin a lot faster. Also, excessive sweating or rubbing of tight clothes can definitely exfoliate the tan off a lot quicker than normal. Pat dry when getting out the shower/tub and avoid washcloths and loofa's in the shower/tub while the spray tan in on your skin. 
  
  
  Is there anyway to get more than 7-10 days from a spray tan?
   Yes! If you want more than 7-10 days from your tan, use at home maintenance products that can extend the life of your tan for weeks.
• BodiExtendz Bronzing Moisturizer©  is a higher concentrated professional-grade bronzing lotion can extend your tan for days - weeks by applying it daily until you reach your desired tan and than every other day to maintain that depth of tan. BodiExtendz© can also build a tan at home without a spray tan service.
• BodiBlendz Touch Up Spray© is great to keep hands, feet and face full of color. It can also be used to fill in or add a touch of color to any area until your next spray.
• BodiCleanz© pH Balancing Body Wash is a great gentle cleanser to use before, during and after your spray tan for longest lasting and more evenly distributed bronzed tan. It's pH Balancing qualities helps to prevent orange tans, prepares skin to receive sunless solutions, and defends against blotching during fading.

Good Luck and Happy Spray Tanning!  :)