Sunless Tanning Preparation & Maintenance

Take a long, hot shower the night before or morning of your sunless tan appointment. Exfoliate well and shave.
The day of your appointment – NO lotion, perfume, body spray, makeup or deodorant. These products can affect the result of your tan.
Arrive to your appointment with hair pulled up and in loose fitting, dark clothing.
Manicures and pedicures should be done before your appointment; and waxings done 1 day before.

NO lotion, perfume, body spray, makeup or deodorant the remainder of the day.
Do not shower, get wet or sweat for at least 10 to 12 hours. The Norvell solution is water soluble and will rinse from most clothing.
Only wash the hands (palms) with hand sanitizer.

Shower 10-12 hours from your appointment time.
Express drying solutions are available which allow you to shower in 3 hours
Rinse with warm water only and no soap.
You will see a tea color rinsing off of your skin. Don’t worry; your tan is still intact! This is just the cosmetic bronzer rinsing off and is meant to happen.
Pat your skin dry after showering.
Apply moisturizer morning and evening beginning after your first post-tan shower (avoid moisturizers with mineral oils and fragrances.
Norvell’s Amber Sun Color Extender or Daily Moisturizer are ideal products to use and the only product we recommend.
Moisturizing often will prolong the color and life of your tan along with helping it fade naturally.

Apply moisturizer morning and evening.
Avoid long hot showers and baths, and exfoliating with loofahs or wash cloths.
Pat your skin dry after showering.
Take care when exercising as friction and excess sweat may cause your tan to fade prematurely or unevenly.