SHORELINE GLOW

To keep your tan in a tip top condition you have to know the steps for the after spray tan care.

 

✨ Post-Tan Care Guide

Your tan’s radiance depends just as much on your aftercare as it does on the spray tan itself. How you treat your skin in the hours and days following your session will make all the difference in how long your glow lasts and how flawlessly it fades.

Follow this expert-approved guide from Shoreline Glow to make the most of your custom spray tan.

 

🕒 Immediately After Your Tan

• Dry completely before dressing.
  Wait until your skin feels totally dry to the touch before getting dressed. Wear loose, dark clothing to avoid rubbing off the solution and to minimize bronzer transfer. If you must wear a bra, make sure it's strapless or very loose-fitting.

• Undress to your level of comfort.
  At Shoreline Glow, you are always encouraged to undress to whatever level of modesty you feel comfortable with. Whether it’s a swimsuit, undergarments, or none at all—I want you to feel safe, relaxed, and respected.

• Avoid tight garments.
  Tight jeans, leggings, waistbands, or bras can interfere with airflow, which is essential for the tanning solution to oxidize and develop properly. Tight contact can also rub off the developing tan, leaving streaks or light patches.

 

🧘‍♀️ Be Still & Stay Dry – For at Least 6 to 8 Hours

• The first 6–8 hours are critical.
  This is when your tan develops fully. Water, sweat, friction, or pressure during this time can cause uneven results or streaking.​​

  • Relax in a cool, dry space—read, nap, or watch a movie

  • Avoid cooking over steam or applying pressure on the skin

• Keep pets and babies from licking, touching, or drooling on you (yes, it happens!)

• Avoid rain, humidity, or any activities that cause perspiration

 

Note: My professional tanning solution is designed to fully develop over 8 hours, so remaining still and dry for the full period yields optimal results. Many clients prefer to tan on Thursday afternoons or early evenings so they can rinse the next morning and glow through the weekend.

 

🚿 First Shower

• Wait the full recommended development time.
  Unless using an express formula, you should rinse after 8 hours. Rinsing too soon can compromise your final color.

• Expect the cosmetic bronzer to rinse away.
  Don’t be alarmed if the water runs brown—that’s the bronzer washing off. Your tan has developed beneath the surface and will reveal itself after your shower.

• Avoid soap on your first rinse.
  Use lukewarm water only for your first rinse. On following days, use a gentle, pH-balanced body wash and only apply it where needed.

• No Dove soap.
  Dove and other heavy, moisturizing soaps tend to lift the tan prematurely and can cause uneven fading.

• Shampoo carefully.
  Always lean forward and rinse shampoo away from your body, as some hair products may strip your tan.

• Pat skin dry.
  After showering, pat—not rub—your skin dry with a soft towel.

 

🧴 Moisturize Daily

Hydration is key to maintaining a flawless, glowing tan. Moisturizing helps your skin stay supple and supports even, gradual fading.

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• Recommended Products:

  • GINGER&ME Body Butter: Luxuriously rich and deeply nourishing.

  • O'Cosmedics SELF Tanning Butter: Use every other day to replenish color and hydration.

• Avoid lotions with mineral oil, AHAs, or retinols, as these will strip your tan prematurely.  The face fades out faster as most of the face products we use are by nature constantly renewing and brightening our skin.  The Hydrating Tanning Water is ideal to maintained your face looking tanned. 

• Bonus for regular tanners:
  Using the SELF Tanning Butter between appointments can extend your tan by up to two weeks, meaning you may not need weekly sessions if you're consistent with at-home maintenance!

 

☀️ Your Tan Is Not Sun Protection

Although your skin looks bronzed, it is not protected from UV damage. A spray tan does not stimulate melanin production and offers zero SPF protection.

• Always apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+

• Reapply sunscreen every two hours when outdoors

• Avoid tanning beds entirely, this not only damages your skin but rapidly fades your spray tan

 

🧼 Extra Tips for Tan Longevity

• Avoid:

  • Chlorinated pools, hot tubs, and saunas, sea water

  • Body scrubs, loofahs, or exfoliating treatments until you're ready to re-tan

  • Waxing or shaving too frequently

• Rebook your next session based on your desired color cycle and skin rhythm, many clients find a biweekly schedule ideal when using the Tanning Butter at home.

 

By following these simple but essential steps, you’ll enjoy a gorgeous, even glow for 7–10 days or longer. And remember, the better you treat your skin, the longer your Shoreline Glow will last.

Have questions or need personalized recommendations?

 

I’m here to guide you every step of the way.