Our top tip for keeping your tan intact during your workout is to apply talcum or baby powder to areas that are typically exposed to friction and sweat during your time at the gym. Good spots to hit with powder include the crevices of your elbows and knees, your underarms, and your chest.
Sweating can fade spray/fake tans faster, but if you rinse off soon after your workouts and moisturize after it should still last you about a week. Going to a spray tan artist/tech will always get you the best results, but self tanning mousses or gradual lotions work decently well too.
MINETAN BODY. SKIN Workout Ready Fake Tan Foam - The Tan You Won't Sweat Off, 1 Hour Express, Sweatproof, Vegan, 200ml Self Tanner, Sunless Tanning, Self Tan Mousse for Face & Body, Sweat Resistant Tan.
Use A Gentle Cleanser: After your workout, cleanse your skin gently. Shower with a mild, soap-free cleanser to remove sweat and prevent streaks, without stripping away your tan.
Lemon juice has a whitening effect, which helps in rapid body tan removal. Fresh lemon juice should be applied to the skin with honey. It should be allowed to sit for 30 minutes before being washed away. One can also combine some sugar with the lemon juice and gently scrape the skin to remove dead skin cells.
Apply talcum powder
Use a large fluffy brush to apply powder to areas such as the elbows, knees and underarms that are exposed to friction and sweat during your gym session. The powder will absorb sweat and prevent any tan from transferring onto your clothes.
Made to complement the hard work you put into your body, Workout Ready boasts a unique formulation that allows perspiration to pass through the tan instead of taking it off. This is the self tan built for the active person so it won't sweat off so you can tan while you tone.
Wait at least 12 hours post spray tan initial rinse to workout again. Take short lukewarm showers and pay dry post shower while you're spray tanned. Try to not excessively sweat while you're spray tanned, avoid hot workout classes until you want to start the tan removal process.
We want your tan to be 20/10 and unfortunately if moisturiser is applied it can leave blotches, marks and strip the tan in certain spots on the skin. Once you've washed off the colour guide and waited at least 8 hours, you can apply your favourite moisturiser to your entire body.
Johnson & Johnson Calming Baby Powder.
It won't streak, smear, or change the color of your self-tanner—but it will absorb oil and odor so you don't feel sticky or get self-tanner marks all over your clothes (or sheets). It's so effective, I've even started getting spray tans on the way to the office.
With hydrating ingredients to help prolong the life of your tan (no matter how much you work out), the transfer-proof formula won't rub off on your clothes. Or run down your cleavage as you sweat.
Apply Vaseline on your brows and hairline
Applying a thin layer of Vaseline to these areas acts as a protective barrier, preventing the fake tan from clinging to your eyebrows or staining your hairline – especially if you're blonde.
When you perspire, tanning solution will transfer to your hand, and cause staining. If you know you'll be sleeping with your hand between your knees, it's best to wear loose pajama pants and an oversized t-shirt. We also recommend laying a towel over your pillow to prevent any bronzer transfer from your neck.
Before you reach for your tanning glove, make sure you're using a self-tan with a sweat-resistant formula, like Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam. With hydrating ingredients to help prolong the life of your tan (no matter how much you work out), the transfer-proof formula won't rub off on your clothes.
In an interview with Redbook, Jennifer Aniston revealed that her favourite self-tanning product is the L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Tanning Towelettes, she says: "I like the L'Oréal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Towelettes. They're great."
Does self tan come off when you sweat? It's a common query, but fear not! There's no reason why you can't keep your golden glow while getting a sweat on.
We recommend avoiding swimming for 6 - 8 hours after applying your tan to allow it to develop fully on your skin. Once your tan has developed you can swim, however seawater and chlorinated pools may result in your tan fading faster.
Avoid deodorants and perfume
Deodorant and perfume can create a sticky layer on the skin's surface and prevent the tan from adhering. They can also turn some fake tanners green. It's best to avoid them all together before tanning and while it develops.
We always recommend using a tanning bed after a workout, as it's a great way to relax your body after exercising your muscles. There are even some suggestions that tanning post-workout helps your skin absorb more UV as your pores may be more dilated after exercise.
Baking soda is an effective and gentle stain remover for everything from the armpits and collars of shirts to hats, sheets and bedding. This non-toxic cleaning agent can be mixed with water to form a paste ideal for coating sweat stains.
Remove all-over tan quickly with a fake tan remover
Fake tan remover, available as gels, lotions, or sprays, typically contains glycolic acid, lactic acid, or urea for exfoliation and tan removal. To use, apply the remover, wait 10-15 minutes, then gently scrub with a cloth or exfoliating mitt.