A flawless spray tan doesn’t start in the tanning room – It starts in the shower.
Proper spray tan prep ensures your tan develops evenly, lasts longer, and fades naturally. Without correct exfoliation, dead skin buildup can cause patchiness, uneven color and faster fading.
If you want professional-level results, preparation is everything.
And the number one rule?
Exfoliation changes everything.
Let’s walk through exactly how to prep your skin the right way using the SunFX pre-tan essentials.
Your skin naturally sheds dead cells every day. If those dry, uneven layers are still sitting on the surface when your tan is applied, the DHA will cling to them – resulting in:
Proper exfoliation removes that barrier and creates a smooth, balanced canvas.
The result?
Timing matters. Exfoliating the day before allows your skin to calm and rebalance before your tan is applied.
Option 1: Product-Free Polishing
SunFX Silk Mitt
Perfect for gentle, product-free exfoliation.
All you need is warm water.
How to use:
Soften skin in a warm shower or bath
Use the wet mitt in firm up-and-down motions
Watch dead skin naturally roll away
This method is ideal if you want zero residue on the skin before tanning.
Option 2: Deep Cleanse & Exfoliate
SunFX Body Polish + Exfoliating Glove
If you want to cleanse, rejuvenate and exfoliate in one step, this is your go-to.
How to use:
Shower with warm water
Apply SunFX Body Polish in circular motions
Use the SunFX Exfoliating Glove for enhanced sloughing
Focus on elbows, knees, ankles and dry areas
Rinse thoroughly
Our formula gently buffs away dead skin while nourishing and smoothing – creating the perfect tanning canvas.
After exfoliating:
Rinse thoroughly (no residue left behind)
Pat dry – don’t rub
Avoid applying lotion or oils
Moisturizers before tanning can block proper DHA development
At SunFX, we formulate with one goal: enhancing tanning results.
We understand exactly how ingredients interact with DHA and skin chemistry. That’s why our prep products are designed specifically for sunless tanning – not as an afterthought.
When your prep is right, your results speak for themselves.
A beautiful spray tan isn’t luck.
It’s preparation.
The smoother and more balanced your skin is before application, the more flawless your glow will look — and the longer it will last.
Don’t skip the most important step.
Shop the SunFX Silk Mitt, Exfoliating Gloves and Body Polish today – and experience the difference proper prep makes.
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