Spray tan aftercare products for an even fade
A spray tan fades as skin sheds, so what your clients wash and moisturize with decides how evenly it goes. SJOLIE aftercare is made for tanned skin: a sulfate-free, pH-balanced Shower Gel, Body Renew for mornings, Tan Extend Lotion with 2% DHA for evenings, mineral SPF 30 for sun days, and an oil-free Sugar Scrub to prep for the next tan.
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Body Renew Moisturizer
Peptide moisturizer · Mango seed butter · 16 fl oz
$25.00
Glow on the Go Travel Set
$24.99
Retail Bundle
15 pieces · 3 each of 5 best sellers
Original price was: $327.00.$146.00Current price is: $146.00.What are the best spray tan aftercare products?
A gentle wash, a daily moisturizer and a tan extender do most of the work. The SJOLIE routine is Shower Gel to wash, Body Renew in the morning and Tan Extend Lotion in the evening, with Mineral Defense before time in the sun. Sugar Scrub comes back out 24 hours before the next appointment.
| Product | When to use it | Size and scent | Key ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower Gel | Daily | 8 fl oz, lavender-vanilla | Lavender, kukui nut and rose hip oils; citric acid to balance pH |
| Body Renew Moisturizer | Every morning | 16 fl oz, mango | Peptides, mango seed butter, sodium hyaluronate, safflower seed oil |
| Tan Extend Lotion | Every evening; 8 hours before showering | 8 fl oz, pineapple | 2% DHA, niacinamide, jojoba oil |
| Mineral Defense Sunscreen | 15 minutes before sun; reapply at least every 2 hours | 6 fl oz, light coconut | 12% non-nano zinc oxide, shea butter |
| Sugar Scrub | 24 hours before a tan; to lift an old tan | 8 fl oz, fragrance-free | Sugar, glycerin, PEG-8, PEG-3350 |
| Retail Bundle | Stocking a studio | 15 pieces | 3 each of 5 best sellers |
Clients wanting color between visits can add self tanner. Artists can stock every formula in packs of 5 to 50.
Why aftercare changes how a tan fades
Washes without stripping color
Shower Gel is sulfate-free and uses citric acid to balance pH, so it cleans without fading the tan. Lavender, kukui nut and rose hip oils add moisture as you wash.
Moisture morning and night
Hydrated skin fades softer and more evenly. Body Renew goes on in the morning and Tan Extend Lotion in the evening, so skin gets moisture twice a day.
A top-up of color, no bronzer
Our tan extender lotion has 2% DHA and no cosmetic bronzer. There's no instant color and nothing to stain sheets, and the DHA develops over 8 hours, so it works while you sleep.
Sun protection that leaves the tan alone
A spray tan gives no UV protection. Mineral Defense uses 12% non-nano zinc oxide, which sits on top of the skin and reflects UV, so it won't interfere with the color. It's water resistant for 80 minutes.
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“The company I go get spray tan doesn't have special designed sunscreen for spray tans so seeing that your company had a product I wanted to try it and it worked out great so far”
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“I’ve been really impressed with the Sjolie Sunless Retail Bundle! Every product works so well together to help my spray tan last longer and fade more evenly. The sugar scrub leaves my skin feeling super soft, the tan extender keeps my…”
“This product has nice cooling effects and it definitely keeps you hydrated my clients love it as do I”
“Was on the market for a new tan extender. One of my clients gave rave reviews about this product. I tried this out and am obsessed! The smell is to die for. Think Hawaiian vacation. The feel of the lotion is super light and has extended my…”
“Excellent product I love it just as my regular shower gel.”
Spray tan aftercare questions
Can I use regular lotion after a spray tan?
Pick one made for tanned skin. Body Renew Moisturizer is formulated to be spray tan-safe and keeps skin hydrated, which helps the tan fade softer and more evenly. For a little color while you moisturize, use Tan Extend Lotion in the evening. Our guide to spray tan-safe moisturizers covers what to look for.
What body wash is safe for a spray tan?
A sulfate-free, pH-balanced one. SJOLIE Shower Gel uses citric acid to balance pH and cleanses without stripping color. Keep showers short and cool and pat dry instead of rubbing, because hot water and long soaks will fade a tan even when the soap won't.
How do I make my spray tan last longer?
Keep skin hydrated and showers short. Apply Body Renew every morning and Tan Extend Lotion every evening, wash with a sulfate-free gel and pat dry instead of rubbing. Exfoliate with Sugar Scrub 24 hours before each appointment, and use it again to lift the old tan when it's time for a new one.
Is a tan extender the same as self tanner?
Not quite. Tan Extend Lotion has 2% DHA, the same active ingredient as self tanner, but it's made to maintain an existing spray tan rather than build a new one. It's bronzer-free, so there's no instant color. Wait 5 minutes before dressing and 8 hours before showering.
Do I need sunscreen over a spray tan?
Yes. A spray tan gives no UV protection. Apply Mineral Defense 15 minutes before sun, then reapply after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating, right after towel drying, and at least every 2 hours. Its zinc oxide sits on top of the skin, so it won't interfere with the tan.
When should I exfoliate around a spray tan?
Exfoliate 24 hours before your appointment with an oil-free scrub like Sugar Scrub, giving extra attention to knees, elbows, ankles and feet. When the tan has faded and you're ready for the next one, use it again to lift what's left of the old color before your session.
Longer reads: our guide to spray tan-safe moisturizers, how long a spray tan lasts and why a spray tan still needs SPF.
Send clients home with the routine
Shower Gel, Body Renew and Tan Extend Lotion cover the week after a tan. Stock them in packs of 5 to 50 for your aftercare bags, or call 1-888-495-6064 and we'll help you choose.