Sunless Tanning FAQs

It’s best to shower, shave, and exfoliate (taking care to remove any dry or rough skin) before your first tanning session. Million Dollar Tan’s Body Buffer exfoliating scrub is the perfect pre-tan prep product for enviously smooth skin and a more radiant glow!

Use a barrier product like Blend Friend Barrier Cream: a pre-tan essential that limits the absorption of sunless tanner in places where your skin is driest — hands, feet, elbows, knees and ankles. A barrier cream will prevent unnatural dark spots and streaks in those dry areas.

Our sunless tanner can be easily applied with your hands, but we recommend you try out our Blend Friend Body Mitt. It is made with a one-of a-kind, ultra soft sponge material, making it easy to apply any sunless tanner (even in difficult or hard to reach areas!).

Typically a Million Dollar Tan will last between 7-10 days, depending on how well you've prepped your skin before tanning, and how you take care of it post-tan.

The key to a long-lasting sunless tan is to keep the tanned skin hydrated. Apply lotion daily (or even twice a day if you have dry skin), and avoid very hot showers or harsh cleansers which really dry you out. Also avoid intense scrubbing or exfoliating, as it will remove the outer layer of skin and make your tan fade more quickly.

Try not to over-apply. The most common mistake is applying too much sunless tanner to areas of the skin like hands, elbows, knees, and feet. These dry areas soak up more tanner and become very dark. Use a barrier product like Blend Friend Barrier Cream: a lightweight, hydrating formula that limits the absorption of sunless tanner and creates the natural, flawless look of a real suntan.

Make sure you have the right tools to avoid streaking and uneven color application. Using our Blend Friend Mitt Set is one of the best ways to ensure a perfect, streak-free application. The mitt helps distribute the sunless tanner evenly across the skin’s surface, and gives you a superior level of control over where and how much tanner is applied. Applying a light layer of lotion on the body before tanning will also prevent streaks and dark spots.

If you live in a warm climate, a deep, rich color is often appropriate at any time of the year. For cooler climates, or for a more subtle look as the seasons change into fall, choose a lighter tanning formula and tan less frequently. This will give you a radiant glow and a touch of color without being too overwhelming. Million Dollar Tan products come in different strengths and build color gradually, so it’s easy to customize the intensity of your tan to your liking.

The best way to keep your color consistent — but not too dark — is to avoid over-application. Start with a light layer of tanner, then after the tan develops, apply an additional layer if you want a deeper color. It’s best to apply several light layers than to apply a thick layer all at once, or your tan may end up darker than anticipated.

Another great way to avoid getting too dark during the colder months is to use one of our lightest formulations, Sheer Tan Glam, which has only a hint of sunless tanner. It can be used daily and will maintain a radiant, natural glow without getting too dark.