What to Avoid When Tanning After Waxing?

We are aware of the difficulty of completely removing all hair before applying fake tan, as timing isn't always on your side. We've got a short list of dos and don'ts to help you make sure your tan is flawless every time, whether you're having a spray tan or applying your own self-tan. By following these tips, you may minimise the possibility of an uneven tan or tanning buildup in your pores after waxing.

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Before Tanning 

After waxing your legs or another area of your body, did you have any immediate plans to get a tan? That'd be a tanning session. It's a terrific idea to wax your body before tanning to exfoliate your skin, which is a crucial step to take before tanning. Why is that so? Because exfoliated skin adheres to tanning solutions considerably better than non-exfoliated skin. By getting wax, you may get rid of undesirable body hair while also taking care of the exfoliating process, which is like killing two birds with one stone. Basically, exfoliating first will result in a tan that lasts longer and looks better.

It is strongly advised against using a tanning product the day after waxing. In order to prevent an uneven appearance, you should wait at least 24 hours after getting waxed before getting a tan. First off, waxing opens up your pores while removing hair, and tanning products should never be applied to open pores because they are known to build up there and leave unsightly dark spots all over your body. Gross, right? Second, getting the flawlessly smooth and completely bronzed look you desire will be possible while preventing further aggravation to your skin by giving your skin time to recover from bumps and irritation without waiting too long until the exfoliation has worn off. When you get a tan right after waxing, let's say at the same visit, the result will be an unfavorable patchy, uneven tan. 

After Tanning

Whatever you choose to do, be sure your skin has been exfoliated before obtaining a tan. There are a few different ways to get that exfoliation done if you don't intend to get a wax just before your tanning session. Scrubbing in the bath with a body brush or sponge is one approach. This exposes the freshest skin cells, to which tan-inducing pigment adheres most readily and for the longest. Both a washcloth and an exfoliating body cleanser will work; just make sure you choose one with exfoliating beads by carefully inspecting the bottle. More information about our exfoliation advice before a self-tan can be found here. 

You want to be careful not to lose it too soon after using your tanning product and being all bronzed and beautiful. Sadly, waxing after tanning will cause you to lose your tan more quickly; this is why waxing before tanning is essential! Try to avoid shaving or waxing after tanning and wait until before your next tanning session as explained above. Every time you do so, you lose a little more color because the hair removal process also removes part of your dead skin cells.

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