Skin Prep Instructions

The Perfect Airbrush Tan begins with proper skin preparation.

Follow these steps precisely to have the best tan possible!

    • 7 to 14 days before your airbrush appointment, begin your skin prep regimen. A few days is NOT enough.
    • STOP waxing 14 days before your airbrush appointment.
    • Start full body exfoliating 14 days before your appointment. We recommend using Protan Get Buffed  ( You can purchase Get Buffed @ www.protanusa.com and with our discount code TAN2WIN gives you 10% off at checkout) or baking soda mixed with a little water to make a paste.
    • DO NOT USE  a loofah, scrubs containing oil, mitts or harsh brushes. The harsh tools will over exfoliate your skin and the oil will prevent the tan from properly soaking into the skin.
    • USE the Protan Get Buffed or baking soda with your hand in circular motions. These products also neutralize your skin pH to facilitate the tanning process. Exfoliate prior to shaving each day.
    • BEGIN full body shaving 14 days prior to your appointment (men) and 7 days prior to your appointment (women).This helps prevent razor burn and to make full body shaving easier as your show approaches. We also recommend you use a brand-new razor.
    • FULL BODY SHAVING makes a huge difference in the look of your skin and tan on stage.
    • Please use gentle body wash and body moisturizer that is water based. Any oil will create a barrier for the tan. Look at the ingredients and use things that have water or aloe as the first ingredients.
  • THE WEEK OF YOUR SHOW FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TILL THURSDAY.
      • FRIDAY morning wash your body, DO NOT EXFOLIATE, full body shave, DO NOT PUT ON MOISTURIZER OR DEODORANT. (if you purchased the Protan deodorant you can use this). We recommend you shower before noon on Friday.
      • It’s very IMPORTANT to come to your first tanning appointment Friday with no moisturizer or deodorant on your skin. 
  • DO NOT SHOWER ONCE YOUR TAN HAS BEEN APPLIED.