How Long Will My Professional Tan Last?

By August 11, 2023 Beauty, Skin Health, Skincare

We’ve all seen how amazing a professional spray tan can look and make you feel. Whether you have a special occasion to attend or simply want to look fantastic with a tan.

Fake Bake gives an instant sun-kissed colour and develops into a long lasting sunless fake tan by combining naturally derived tanning agents ­guaranteeing longer lasting, more natural-looking results. When the question is asked, how long will my tan last? The answer is everybody has different lifestyles, but on average the tan will last approximately 5-7 days.

You’ll want to know how to keep your colour glowing for longer! So we’re going to share some tips with you on how to keep that glow glowing!

Keep your safe sunless tan glowing as long as possible with these tips:

  • In the first 24 hours: Wear loose-fitting clothes and avoid wearing bra straps. Wait to shower until the desired development time and pat yourself dry with a towel afterwards. Avoid activities that will cause you to sweat heavily like exercise and avoid swimming, sauna and steam rooms until the full development time has passed.
  • After your first shower, keep your skin really well moisturised with an oil-free product. This will keep your tan looking even and natural. If you need to shave after your first shower, please do so lightly as shaving promotes skin exfoliation.
  • Over the next few days: Moisturise with an oil-free moisturiser every day. Use an exfoliant (preferably one that does not contain alpha hydroxy acids) every two or three days to slough off dead skin cells.
  • Rejuvenate your tan: Dipping into the pool or sweating profusely from intense exercise can fade your new tan. To boost your bronze, add a few drops of self-tanning liquid to your oil-free moisturiser and massage it into your skin. Fake Bake Tanning Water is great for this and does not transfer onto clothes, perfect for everyday top ups.

If you have any other questions or queries, please ask us. We would love to hear from you!