Shower, shave, and exfoliate 12 to 24 hours prior to your spray appointment. Use an exfoliating mitt or glove and be sure to moisturize after. Pay special attention to areas like elbows, knees, and ankles that tend to get dry. Avoid bar soaps, high pH shower products, oil based products, and in-shower moisturizers for 24 hours before your tan. The barrier created by these products may prevent the fast acting tanning agents from developing on your skin. Any bar soap will leave residue and result in a poor quality tan and inconsistent fading, so shower gel is best. Do not use any Dove products! Doing these steps too close to your spray will affect how your skin processes the solution.