Keep Your Shine Longer Just remember to use an oil-free lotion like those in the Premier Collection®—lotions with oils can seriously shorten the life of your spray tan. You'll also want to avoid using pore strips, bandages or exfoliants, and any body washes that contain harsh soap or oils.
Use Tan Extender
The best way to ensure your tan lasts a long time is to extend it. Tan extenders are products, usually in a lotion form, that can be applied to the skin to prolong the life of your spray tan. They do this by being full of antioxidants and essential oils and having some DHA infused into the lotion.
The reason for this one is pretty simple: you wash your hands and face more than any other part of your body. Double that with the fact that your hands and your face are the most exposed parts of your body and you've got a recipe for a faster-fading tan.
On average, a professional spray tan will last between 5 to 10 days, with some variation based on skin type, preparation, and aftercare. Here's a breakdown by skin type: Fair Skin: Fair skin can experience fading sooner, generally around 5 to 7 days.
Why won't my tan go away? When the cells become damaged with pigment, discoloration that doesn't fade occurs, leading to a tan that doesn't fade. In fact, it tends to stay dark unless you choose to have this hyperpigmentation treated professionally.
Keep skin moisturized for a lasting tan. As your top layer of skin dries and flakes, so does your tan. You can make it last longer by rubbing lotion on every day and using sunscreen to protect your tan from the sun's drying and damaging rays. Thoroughly exfoliate at the end of the week.
Yes! Moisturising is key to a long-lasting, streak-free tan. Moisturise daily post-tanning to lock in hydration and leave your skin buttery smooth.
How long does fake tan last while swimming? Depending the type of tanning product you use and how dark it is, your fake tan usually lasts more than a week but less than 10 days.
Properly moisturizing after a spray tan can help your tan last longer, look better, and will improve the health of your skin. But, there are a few things to keep in mind.
Use Tan Extender
The best way to ensure your tan lasts a long time is to extend it. Tan extenders are products, usually in a lotion form, that can be applied to the skin to prolong the life of your spray tan.
Potential to Affect Tan Application: Coconut oil is thick and greasy, which can create a barrier on your skin. This barrier may interfere with the absorption of the self-tanner or spray tan, leading to uneven application and a tan that might fade more quickly.
Ocean / Swimming Any immersion in water for a long period of time will fade your spray tan (especially swimming pool water containing chlorine). Hot Showers Try to keep your showers just warm (and quick) and not hot as this will very quickly remove your spray tan.
Keep Your Shine Longer
Just remember to use an oil-free lotion like those in the Premier Collection®—lotions with oils can seriously shorten the life of your spray tan. You'll also want to avoid using pore strips, bandages or exfoliants, and any body washes that contain harsh soap or oils.
The best moisturiser to prolong fake tan is an oil-free moisturiser like Purity Repair Skin Conditioning Treatment will help keep lock in moisture, and help to keep the skin nourished and hydrated. While also extending the life of your self-tan by up to 48 hours.
Hydrated skin will not only tan better but will also keep its colour for longer. Moisturise your skin twice daily to prepare your skin for the sunshine and get that long-lasting tan. Dry skin can lead to a peeling and uneven sun tan and so is effectively the enemy.
A good quality spray tan will last up to a week, though it does vary according to your skin regime and the depth of the spray tan you opt for. A light bronze can fade in around 5 days, while a darker shade will stay put for a good week.
Maintain Your Tan
Now that you have a beautiful, bronzed glow, the trick is keeping it even and long-lasting. We'd recommend gently exfoliating every 2 or 3 days, and moisturizing often. This will help your tan last up to 10 days. Top tip: You can also boost your glow with our Gradual Tan Body Lotion.
Here's a few things to consider if you want to your fake tan to last longer: Your skin type: If your skin is more on the dry side or it's winter and you're a little more drier than normal your dead skin cells can shed faster which can result in your fake tan fader faster.
Consistent use of exfoliants, skin lightening products with vitamin C or Kojic acid, and professional treatments such as chemical peels or laser therapy can significantly fade tan over time for brighter, more even skin.
After extensive testing, we determined the highest rated self-tanner to be the St. Tropez Self Tan Express Bronzing Mousse. It's an airy mousse that's easy to apply and blend and leaves you with a natural-looking glow. You can also customize the depth of color based on how long you leave it on your skin.