Please note that you are preparing for your spray tan exfoliate skin at least 8 24 hours before your spray tan session to smooth skin for even tanning results spend a little extra time on knees elbows feet and hands do not apply any 34deodorant34 shave at lease 6 hours before your spray tan session we always suggest shaving with soap and water only no shavig cream as shaving cream contain lanolin an oil that acts as a barriers between the tanning solution and the skin any wax