Dove shower gel or soap will fade the tan.
Curel lotion has destroyed some tans.
Hair inhibiting lotions such as Jergens, tend to make the tan yellow.
Anti-Aging products that “renew”, “refresh”, or exfoliate your skin.
AHA’s (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) glycolic, lactic malic, citric, and tartaric acids.
BHA’s ( Beta Hydroxy Acids-Saliclic Acids)
Retin-A type products (Retin-A, Renova, Tarorac, Tretinoin)
Toners containing Witch Hazel or Alcohol.
Anti-acne products that exfoliate your skin-Accutane or Salicycline Acid.
Make-up remover cleaning products or oils used to clean away eye makeup.
Bar soap, especially deodorant varieties or antibacterial.
Use of a loaf or a scrub mitt etc. for daily washing (they need a soft washcloth).
Band-Aid or adhesive tape that will pull off the tan.
Facial masks or exfoliating scrubs.
Beor’e type adhesive facial strips.
Wax hair removal.
Depilatory hair removal products…Nair, Veet, Neet, etc.
Shaving exfoliates the skin therefore fading the tan. Have clients use a New and clean razor with a lubricating product such as hair conditioner. Wash off conditioner when done. A dull razor will scrape off the tan.
Pat dry after the shower, don’t rub dry.
Body hair bleach products.
Submersion in a hot tub, swimming in a pool with chlorine, salt-water, even long hot baths can effect the "tan."
A Women’s tan may also develop differently during various hormonal occurrences (ovulation, menstruation, and pregnancy). It may be streaky, patchy, fade worse or produce lighter or no color.
People with oily skin ten to develop a lighter tan then people with dry skin.
The oils can coat the skin and dry skin absorbs more product faster.
Bug spray, when sprayed directly onto the skin can remove of fade the tan.
Have the client spray clothing or a “cloud” of spray that they can walk through instead of applying directly to skin.
Clients should have clean, dry exfoliated skin before being sprayed. This means no make-up, deodorants, moisturizers, moisturizing body washes, etc.