Anti-aging, smoothing, or skin renewal products can increase fading and can cause blotchiness

Alpha Hydroxy Acids can speed up exfoliation and skin turnover.

Beta Hydroxy Acids, & Retin-A type can increase fading and can lighten a tan

Toners containing high amounts of alcohol or witch hazel can fade a tan (witch hazel extract is fine).

Anti-acne products can cause faster fading, peeling, and blotchiness.

Any medication that affects the skin or skin health can affect a tan.

Antibiotics and chemotherapy drugs can affect a tan.

Make-up remover, cleaning preparations or oils can fade a tan.

Bar soaps, even moisturizing ones can be very harsh on the skin and a sunless tan.  Deoderant soaps should be avoided. Use a SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) free body wash for a longer lasting tan.

Lotions containing mineral oil can cause rapid or poor fading. Do not use a rough wash implement for daily washing, use a soft washcloth or your hand.

Adhesive tape, or products applied to the skin can "pull" the tan off. (surgical tape, bandage, or peel off facial strips).

Hair removal procedures and depilatory produccs will lighten tanned skin.  Waxing will also fade or remove a tan.  It is recommended to wax the day before you spray tan.

Shaving exfoliates the skin so clients should use a sharp razor with a lubricating product.  Be sure not to use any with mineral oil.  Dull shaving can increase fading or cause stripes.

Body hair bleach products will also bleach the underlying skin.

Submersion in hot tubs, long hot baths, swimming pools, fresh or salt water can lighten a tan.  Reapply a lotion after swimminng an always pat dry after bathing or swimming; do not rub.  Use a mineral oil free sunscreen.

Women may tan differently during various hormonal changes (menstruation, pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Oil skinned areas such as; face, chest, neck and upper back can sometimes tan lighter that the surrounding skin.

Lower legs/shins often tan lighter/therfore, more product should be applied in these areas.

Insect repellent sprays and some perfumes, when sprayed directly onto the skin, remove or fade a tan. Perfume should bed applied behind ears and inside of wrist, or mist on clothing.

Excessive sweating and rubbing can cause a tan to fade faster.