During the summertime, tanners everywhere seek to look their best with a golden bronze tan. Determined to maintain that golden bronze glow year-round, tanners have turned to spray tanning. Although spray tanning does eliminate the sun's harmful UV rays from the equation, there are still some ways that it can go wrong. Thankfully, these tips will ensure that you get a beautiful and safe spray tan every time.
Wait At Least 12 Hours After Shaving
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Do Not Use Spray Tanning As A Base For Sun Tanning
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Refrain From Sugar Scrubs
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Refrain From Using Spray Tans That Contain Alcohol
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You Can Fix A Bad Tan
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Limit The Use Of Body Butter
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Make Sure The Salon Is Well Ventilated
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There Is No Way To Maintain A Spray Tan
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Limit The Time You Spend In The Pool
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The Length A Spray Tan Will Last Varies From Person to Person
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Skip the Gym
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Spot Treatment Spots
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It Won’t Just Wash Off
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