OK, you’re waiting for the spraytanning solution to dry before you dress or put your robe on and your wondering what you can do to keep this spraytan looking good for as long as possible. The answer is lots, and here’s the next list for you:
Your SprayTan solution takes around 2-8 hours to fully set. Avoid tight clothing (including shoes), warm conditions that may lead to perspiration like exercise or walking outside on a warm day, carrying anything heavy on your shoulder (like lots of shopping), etc. There are some faster 1 hour solutions, however even these solutions will provide better/darker results if left on longer.
If you don’t take the above advice, you can expect the colour to set much less evenly as the sweat and pressure expel, dilute, and/or remove the solution prior to it’s completing it’s reaction. You may also find the colour staining your clothes and other things you come into contact with.
Wear nail polish, or at least a clear polish to prevent any staining of the nails. Even a successful spray can result in finger/toe nails being discoloured 2-7 days after the spraytan.
Minimize trips to the chlorinated pool, Jacuzzi, etc. The sanitizing agents used to keep the water clean act like a bleach to the spraytanning solution.
Use tan extending moisturizers which contain small amounts of bronzing ingredients. These products are like mini-self tanning treatments every day, helping you keep a more consistently tanned look. Because of the very low DHA content, any staining is very low, and usually not noticeable except under extreme circumstance. (Doing hot yoga class with white lycra will probably show some staining, at least on the inside of your outfit.)
Use gentle shower gels while minimizing exfoliating scrubs.
You can further accent your spraytan with a bronzing powder like California Tan Bronzing Powder.
Minimize use of exfoliating scrubs and loofahs as these items will literally scrub away the layers containing your spraytan. These can be used as a final measure to remove the spraytan.