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Working Out With a Spray Tan
Mindy Neal • July 15, 2020
Keep you tan on point while you workout
We all know spray tanning is a lot healthier alternative to keeping your summer glow year round. Plus it is apart of a lot of peoples weekly routine.We get the question often, "How do I keep my tan from coming off when I workout?" Tight sports bras, compression pants and all the movement can be rough on your tan but if you follow these simple tips you can still get your workout in while having a flawless tan!
Step 1:
If you plan on working out the day of your tan, make sure to do so before your appointment. With our Signature 8 hour solution you will want to refrain from working out until after your first rinse. Rapid is a great option if you workout in the evenings because you are able to workout after your first rinse in as little as 1-4 hours. Sweating before your first rinse can cause your tan to not develop or streak.
Step 2:
Apply Finish powder
to areas that see the most friction before working out such as where your sports bra rubs, between the girls, in creases of elbows and knees and insides of thighs. Apply powder heavier if you wear any kind of support or brace. All other areas can be lightly dusted. Finish is the same powder formula we use during your tanning session. Click here for product information.
Step 3:
Make sure you are using a mineral oil and talc free deodorant. This can cause your under arms to have white patches. I know not everyone is ready to make the switch to fully natural deodorant (hello funky phase!) but an alternative and my personal favorite is degree motion sense. While it is not fully natural deodorant it doesn't have majority of the harmful ingredients in it and it helps so much with sweating in general, the more active you are, the more it works. Plus it keeps your underarms evenly tan. I have personally been using this for the last 8 years and it has become a client favorite. Always opt for a "clean scent". High fragrance options can not only cause your tan to fade but sometimes the scent combination isn't lovely. Here is the Amazon Link for my favorite:
Step 4:
Always shower after your workout. When sweat drys on your skin it can cause your skin to dry out more. Make sure to use a hydrating natural body wash such as Cleanse by PT
and moisturize
well after to re-hydrate your skin.
Step 5:
Avoid saunas or hot yoga if at all possible or save it for your exfoliation day. They are extremely harsh on your tan and can cause it to exfoliate very quick. Using a sauna or doing hot yoga can help the exfoliation process, doing this the night before your next tan can hep prep for your next session but we highly recommend avoiding it while you are trying to extend your tan.
Keeping your day to day tan fresh while working out is easily possible by following these simple steps. Please note:
If you are tanning for a special event such as a wedding or photo shoot we highly suggest using the day between your tan and the event as your rest day. Those super important days just aren't worth the possible risk.
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