How to Pair a Red Light Treatment with a Spray Tan – The Ultimate Skin Prep Secret

Natasha
Oct 22
2 min read

If you're looking for the secret to a spray tan that lasts longer, looks more vibrant, and fades more evenly, the answer isn't just in the solution—it's in your preparation. Red light therapy, often offered alongside our sunless tanning services, is the ultimate way to prep your skin for a flawless glow.

Here is a detailed guide on how to pair a red light treatment with a spray tan, why the timing is crucial, and the powerful benefits you'll receive from combining these two treatments.

Why Red Light Therapy is the Ultimate Pre-Tan Prep

The single most important factor for a long-lasting, perfect tan is proper exfoliation. Red light therapy is highly beneficial before a spray tan because of its effect on the skin's health and cellular turnover.

The red light gently stimulates circulation and energy production in your skin cells, which helps your body shed dry, dead skin cells more efficiently. When you receive a red light treatment shortly before your spray tan, you are ensuring:

A Clean Canvas: The gentle cellular turnover primes your skin, making exfoliation more effective and ensuring the tan is applied only to the fresh, healthy layer of skin.
Optimal Absorption: Healthy, stimulated skin absorbs the DHA solution better and more deeply, which means your tan will develop a richer color.
Even Fade: Since the tan is absorbed into the healthiest skin layer, it will naturally last longer and fade more evenly, avoiding the patchy look often associated with poor prep.

The Core Benefits of Combining Red Light and Tanning

Pairing these two treatments offers synergistic benefits that go far beyond just a good tan:

Longevity of Color: By ensuring the tan is absorbed into well-exfoliated, healthy skin, you dramatically increase the lifespan of your spray tan.
Enhanced Skin Health: Red light therapy is scientifically proven to stimulate collagen production, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and soothe inflammation—benefits that are entirely separate from tanning.
Moisture Retention: Improved circulation and cellular health help your skin retain moisture, which is key to preventing the tan from flaking or fading prematurely.

This combination is truly the best way for Austin residents to maximize their results and investment in sunless tanning.

Your Perfect Spray Tan and Red Light Treatment Timeline

For the absolute best results, we recommend the following timeline for your red light treatment and spray tan:

Red Light Session: Complete your red light therapy session 1 to 2 days before your spray tan appointment.
Exfoliate: Shower immediately after your red light session (or later that day) and exfoliate thoroughly to remove the loosened dead skin.
Spray Tan: Go in for your spray tan appointment the next day with clean, dry, beautifully prepped skin.

Ready to achieve your healthiest, longest-lasting glow? To learn more about our available red light treatments and the incredible benefits they offer, visit our services page. You can easily book your red light session and spray tan back-to-back today.

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