When it comes to maintaining and caring for your tan, there are several things to keep in mind. The following can either prevent your tan from forming correctly, lighten your tan or make your tan blotchy:

● Some users have found that Dove soap and shower gel will fade a tan faster
● Curel lotion
● Hair inhibiting lotions (Jergens) tend to make a sunless tan yellow
● Anti-aging products that “renew” “refresh” or otherwise exfoliate the skin
● AHA’s (Alpha Hydroxy Acids – glycolic, lactic, malic, citric, and tartaric acids)
● 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
● Harsh makeup removers
● Bar soaps, especially deodorant varieties
● Usage of loofa, scrub mitt, etc..for daily washing use a soft wash cloth
● Removal of adhesive tape or band aids
● Facial masks and exfoliating scrub
● Bore type adhesive facial strips
● Wax hair removal
● Depilatory hair removal products (Nair, Veet, Neet, etc)
● Shaving exfoliates skin, in which fades your tan. (Clients should always use a sharp clean razor with a lubricating product/hair conditioner, which will not damage a tan. A dull razor scrapes off more skin and “tan”).
● Pat dry in the shower, do not rub
● Body hair bleach
● Submersion in hot tub, swimming pool with chlorine, salt water. – An application of a thick waterproof lotion sun block helps
● Some have found Bath & Body Works products and Neutrogena to have an adverse effect on a spray tan

If you have any questions about caring for your sunless tan, please do not hesitate to contact me at wendy@mauieleganttan.com.