Can You Spray Tan Over Existing Spray Tan: Guide to Use
Introduction to the topic
It may take up to a week for a professional spray tan to completely fade, as your old skin cells shed and are replaced by new ones.
Once your tan has faded completely, we recommend returning to the booth to ensure even coverage and ensure that your new tan will last the longest possible time.
However, if you’re getting ready for a special event or occasion, you may want to consider topping up your existing tan. If you want to even out or enhance your tan, you can use a bronzer.
This time of year is perfect for a (faux) tan, as summer is in full swing and the big-limb reveal occurs on a daily basis (stressful, we know). A lot has changed since the days of streaks of orange and a pungent odor, but mistakes still happen. Now that it’s official that bikini season has arrived, it’s more important than ever to pick your tanning routine carefully in order to avoid any mishaps. This is where we’ll provide you with the answer to your question, as well as some helpful tan-related advice. Get ready to glow.
Is it a bad idea to apply a spray tan on top of spray tan?
I don’t think it’s the best course of action. A spray tanning solution can cause dryness in the skin. As a result of the skin drying out, a new airbrush tan won’t develop properly on top of an old one.
With harsh winters and dry skin year-round in places like Minnesota and Wisconsin, it’s especially important to use a moisturizer. Poor fading and poor coloring can be the result. In most cases, it’s best to hold off on getting another spray tan until the first one has faded.
How do I apply fake tan over spray tan that already exists?
When applying a new tan, make sure it doesn’t go on top of an already applied one. Except if you’re using a gradual tanner to build up your color. Applying a dark lotion or mousse on top of an existing tan will draw attention to the fading of the older color, resulting in uneven, unnatural-looking skin (eeek!). So, tan for about a week and a half, then scrub off the dead skin and begin again. The following are the four methods we use to remove a tan:
Step 1:
Get down and dirty! To ensure an even fade, mix a light body polish with a 50c coin-sized amount of bath or massage oil. Then scrub your knees, elbows, and ankles with a strong scrub to remove any remaining tan. If this is the case, you’re good to go.
Step 2:
You can also use a bath oil to help soften your tan instead of doing a big messy scrub down in the tub. This method is also very relaxing. A Tan Remover or an Exfoliating Mitt can then be used in circular motions to help fade the tan (Sigourney shows you exactly how to master this here).
Step 3:
When it comes to getting rid of fake tan, an old wives’ tale (that actually works) is to use lemon. Put a damp cloth in the microwave for two minutes after which you should microwave it for another two minutes. Rub it over your tan, being careful not to burn yourself, and the color will be instantly removed. That was a piece of cake!
Step 4:
Take a dip in the local pool – it sounds bizarre, but it works. Chlorine reacts with the ingredient DHA in self-tanner to shorten tan life, and lightening properties strip away skin cells causing the tan to break down over time. A tan removal guide for lazy girls, as we like to call it. It’s refreshing and less time-consuming to remove a tan when the temperature is hovering around 30 degrees on a daily basis.
What is a spray ten detox?
“Once a month, you should do a deep cleanse and exfoliation to remove dead skin cells. When you get your next tan, we want to remove all of the old self-tanner and start from scratch. In terms of hydration, it’s beneficial to your skin. Detoxing is a great way to keep your skin clear and healthy.
Many options are available, including swimming in a pool, sitting in a sauna, or taking a steam. If you add a few drops of lemon juice to your baby oil, you can use it as a skin detoxifier. Then get into the shower and scrub [your skin] with the product on your skin for about ten minutes.
When you use a scrub after applying the baby oil, the skin becomes more pliable, allowing your self-tan to come off easier. You should do this once a month at the very least.”
How do you keep an even spray tan?
For the best results, we recommend that you come in every 9-12 days for a spray tan so that you can enjoy your current tan and exfoliate before the next appointment. Maintaining a consistent spray tan is easier when you have a regular spray tan care regimen.
1. Moisturizing
When it comes to spray tan maintenance, moisturizing should be your first priority. Ideally, you should wait a few days after tanning before moisturizing, but once you do, moisturize frequently!
Happy skin holds a spray tan longer than dry, dehydrated skin because it is hydrated. A moisturizer that doesn’t have any oil in it or any harsh chemicals that could strip your tan should be your first choice. A paraben- and fragrance-free lotion is the best option.
2. It’s important to choose the right body wash
The longevity of your spray tan can be affected by a variety of factors, including the body wash you use and the moisturizer you use. Use an oil-free, moisturizing, and natural body wash for your spray tan. In addition, avoid showers that are too hot and wait at least four hours before taking a shower after your appointment (but no more than 24 hours later).
3. Exfoliating
Exfoliating before your next spray tan is probably the most important step in ensuring that your glow is gone. To answer the question, “how often should you spray tan?” you need to know how your tan fades. Spraying a new tan on top of an existing one can leave your skin looking patchy and uneven, as previously mentioned. Before your next spray tan appointment, exfoliate to avoid this.
Pro tip:
When asked, “How often should you spray tan?” the answer is “it depends.” The answer is contingent upon your level of sun protection. Keeping your skin moisturized while you’re tanned and exfoliating when you’re ready for your next tan are important steps. This preps your skin for the next layer of product.
How to prolong effect of your spray tan?
Self-tanner and tinted moisturizers can be tempting, especially if you’re used to a bronze glow, but resist the temptation. Pradas warns that using these products can cause your spray tan to fade unevenly and patchily.
1. After your spray tan, apply your self-tanner
If you want to extend the life of your spray-tan, you can use a self-tanner a few days after the application, she says.” It’s important to exfoliate your skin before applying self-tanner, as this will help you achieve a more even color.
2. Take a cold shower instead
A hot shower may be soothing, but the steam will open all of your pores, allowing your spray tan to settle unevenly into your skin and making you look pale and unhealthy. The brown spots will stay on your skin for about a week, which isn’t the look you wanted!
Pradas recommends an ice-cold rinse for as long as you can stand to close and tighten your pores if you must shower before getting a spray tan. If a cold shower is too much for you, you can use an ice cube to close and tighten pores instead.
3. Do not use a waxing or shaving product
At first glance, shaving and waxing may seem like harmless grooming practices, but they should be done 24 hours before a spray tan and one to two days after for best results.
4. Facials aren’t worth it
Choose between a facial and spray tan for a day of pampering, but don’t go for both. According to Suszczynska, facials should be avoided prior to a spray tan because open pores on the skin will allow the tanner to enter and create blackhead-like spots on the skin.
Due to the risk of an uneven spray, she suggests waiting at least one day after your facial and until any irritation has subsided. Instead, you can have your body sprayed and cover your face, but this could result in an uneven appearance.
5. Don’t wear clothing that is too tight
When getting a spray tan, wear loose, flowy clothing (or an outfit you don’t mind getting stained with bronzer). DHA and bronzer take up to 15 minutes to dry, which is longer than most people expect.
If your clothes are too tight, you run the risk of staining them and removing your tan. If at all possible, avoid wearing a bra and definitely avoid wearing skinny jeans and yoga pants.
In between spray tans, can you use a self-tanner?
“One for the face is an absolute necessity. The color of your skin will start to fade in three days. For my face, I prefer a spray. Noncomedogenic products for the face are necessary for those who are prone to breakouts. Legs are a great place to start when it comes to changing the color of your skin.
The St. Tropez Self Tan Luxe Dry Oil will look great with your short skirt if you’re going out on a Saturday night. Those are the times when you want to look your best, so this product will help you achieve that look.
Adding a gradual tan to the mix between spray tans is a great way to add some color back to your skin and replenish what sweat, swimming pools, and the ocean have stripped away.”
Watch Self tan vs. Spray tan | Which one to use | Video
Do spray tans work on top of each other?
Is it possible to apply a new fake tan over an old one?
Is it possible to apply a new spray tan on top of an old one?
Unless, of course, you’re using a gradual tanning product to develop your color. Applying dark lotion or mousse to already tanned skin will bring out the fading of the older color.
After how many spray tans should you expect to go between them?
For the best results, we recommend that you come in every 9-12 days for a spray tan so that you can enjoy your current tan and exfoliate before the next appointment. Maintaining a consistent spray tan is easier when you have a regular spray tan care regimen.
Can I get a spray tan twice?
Bottom line
Layering self-tanner can be done in a variety of ways. Apply it once a day, and then layer it as it dries, as James Read suggests, or stack layers immediately like in the video above. Remember that in general, it is not recommended to layer self-tanner if you have other options for getting darker skin.
