tanning tips

Before your tan application

•   Shower to remove make up, moisturiser, deodorant and perfume
•   This can be done up to an hour before
•   Exfoliate your skin for best results
•   Waxing should be done at least a day prior to your tan.
•   Wear what ever you feel comfortable in on the application of your tan but remember that bra straps will
     leave lines.
•   Wear old underwear for the tan application (it will wash out of your clothes)

After your tan application

•   Wear dark, loose clothing after tan application.
•   For best results leave tan on for 8-12 hours before you shower.
•   Avoid contact with water during this time, eg washing dishes, swimming, showering, and washing hands if
     possible.
•   Avoid doing anything that will make you sweat (sweating may cause the tan to streak).
•   Don’t be alarmed when you shower and a lot of your tan comes off, this is normal and is only excess tan.

How to look after your tan

•   Long, hot showers will reduce the lifespan of your tan.
•   Use a moisturising body wash, Hot Chocolate suggest SunFX which will help prolong the tan.
•   Moisturise daily (Hot Chocolate recommends twice a day). A tinted moisturiser is also recommended to prolong
     the life of the tan, Hot Chocolate recommends SunFX.


A spray tan does not protect your skin from the sun so always use sunscreen.

To make an appointment with Jo:
p. 0413 846 972
e. info@hotchocolatetan.info