
(But not too close to your appointment). Say it with us: prep is key when it comes to achieving a flawless spray tan, and exfoliation will be your best friend. You should try to exfoliate your whole body (but especially areas prone to dryness such as elbows and knees) around 48-24 hours prior to your spray tan. Getting rid of all of those dead layers of skin will mean a more even, less splotchy, and longer-lasting tan. Make sure you’re not buffing too close to your appointment, though, as the exfoliation will mean your pores are left wide open. Give them time (again, at least 24 hours) to close again so that the tanning solution isn’t able to sink into your follicles and leave little black dots (known as strawberry legs).