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Sunless Descriptions

In today’s market there are a plethora of sunless solutions to choose from. It’s a bit like make-up, you have to find the one that suits you best.

The latest trend in sunless solutions is the early wash off. These solutions are also known as Rapid, or Express tans that you can wash off in 1 hour, 2 hours, 2-4 hours and the latest which is 30minute!

This can be a bit of a misnoma in that the expectation is that there will be a fabulous tan after the wash off, this isn’t always so. The main objective of these tans is that you can wash off the bronzer earlier than normal e.g. you don’t have to go to bed with it on which can save your sheets; or you can wash off the bronzer before you go out for the evening and apply your make-up etc.

Here are the ways to deal with each of the terms. Please note that the term DHA means Dihydroxyacetone – the ingredient that makes the magic happen.

STANDARD SUNLESS SOLUTION = 6-8 Hour Wash Off

  • Ensure waxing/exfoliation has occurred at least 24hrs prior to application of the spray tan.
  • Remove all jewellery, deodorant, perfume – before the spray tan.
  • Wear loose, dark clothing post spray tan to prevent lines.
  • Avoid wearing tight clothing (or boots) as this can cause skin friction and patchy tans.
  • The DHA will start to develop within 2-4 hrs and will continue to develop for 18-24hrs.
  • Have a light, 60 second warm water wash off after 6-8 hours.
  • Pat skin dry with a soft towel.
  • The tan will continue to develop for the next 18-24hrs.
  • Shower as normal the next day with a pH balanced body wash.
  • Moisturise daily preferably using a tan Extender.
  • Tan should last 5-7 days.

RAPID/EXPRESS = 2 Hour Wash Off

  • Ensure waxing/exfoliation has occurred at least 24hrs prior to application of spray tan.
  • Remove all jewellery, deodorant, perfume – before the spray tan.
  • Wear loose, dark clothing post spray tan to prevent lines.
  • DHA will start to develop within 1-2 hrs and will continue to develop for 18-24hrs.
  • Wash Off .. 2 Hours for a light tan, 4 hours medium tan; and can be used as a standard 8 hrs tan for dark skin tones for those wanting a darker result e.g. Competition Tan.
  • Have a light 60 second warm water rinse in the shower (no rubbing or products)
  • Pat skin dry with a soft towel.
  • The tan will continue to develop for the next 18-24hrs.
  • Shower as normal the next day with a pH balanced body wash.
  • Moisturise daily preferably using a Tan Extender.
  • Tan should last 5-7 days.

RAPID/EXPRESS = 1 Hour Wash Off

  • Ensure waxing/exfoliation has occurred at least 24hrs prior to application of spray tan.
  • Remove all jewellery, deodorant, perfume – before the spray tan.
  • Wear loose, dark clothing post spray tan to prevent lines.
  • DHA will start to develop within 1 hr and will continue to develop for 18-24hrs.
  • Wash off .. 1 Hour for a light tan; 2 hours medium tan; 3hrs for a dark tan.
  • RECOMMENDED MAX WASH OFF TIME IS 4 HRS.
  • Have a light 60 second warm water rinse in the shower (no rubbing or products), pat dry and off you go.
  • The colour continues to develop for the next 6 – 8 hours.
  • Shower as normal the next day with a pH balanced body wash.
  • Moisturise daily preferably using a Tan Extender.
  • Tan should last 5-7 days.


We hope that gives you a clearer idea of the different types of solutions available. Please check out our Frequently Asked Questions or use our Contact Form if you need to know anything more.