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Even Out Your Complexion With Face Tanning in Lakewood, Colorado
When your body tans faster than your face, focused face tanning can help close the gap. Our Smart Tan-certified staff plan cautious, skin-type based sessions so your complexion builds color gradually alongside the rest of your tan in Lakewood, Colorado.
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Focused Color Where It Shows the Most
Your face is the first thing people notice, yet it often tans differently from the rest of your body. Daily cleansers, skincare products, makeup and sunscreen all affect how facial skin responds, so many clients find that their shoulders and legs deepen while their complexion stays lighter. Face tanning at Snazzy Tanz gives that area focused attention to help balance your overall look, so your tan feels finished instead of stopping at the jawline.
Face tanning is part of our UV tanning menu and works best as a complement to body sessions. Most clients pair it with lay-down Bed Tanning or with our High-Pressure Tanning option, depending on how deep they want their overall color to be. Clients who prefer no UV on their face can use a custom spray tan instead.
Because facial skin is delicate, we treat this service with extra care. Our Smart Tan-certified team sets conservative session times, explains prep and aftercare, and checks in on how your skin is responding. Have a question first? Reach out to our team and we will help you decide whether face tanning fits your routine. We would rather move slowly and keep your skin comfortable than push for quick color.
Why does my face not tan as much as my body?
Your face often tans less because it is cleansed, exfoliated and treated with skincare products far more than the rest of your body. Many daily moisturizers and foundations contain sunscreen, and active ingredients can speed up skin turnover, which may fade color faster. Facial skin is also thinner and more sensitive, so it reacts quickly to too much light.
Dedicated face tanning gives your complexion focused attention so it can keep pace with your body. Our staff look at your routine and skin type first, then suggest a cautious approach that adds color gradually rather than all at once, helping you avoid redness and dryness.
Possibly, but it calls for a careful plan. Sensitive facial skin usually needs shorter sessions, more rest between visits and close attention to the products you use. Tell our team about retinoids, acne treatments, exfoliating acids or medications, since some can increase sensitivity to UV light. If face tanning is not a good fit, a spray tan can give your complexion color without UV exposure. We will always talk your options through honestly, and slow progress is perfectly fine with us.
Yes. Remove makeup, heavy moisturizers and any product containing sunscreen before your session, since these can block or interfere with even color. A gentle, fragrance-free cleanser works well. Many clients bring makeup wipes and their everyday products so they can reapply afterward. Keep protective eyewear on throughout the session and consider a lip product made for indoor tanning. Clean, bare skin gives you the best chance at even color from forehead to chin, and our team can suggest face-friendly indoor tanning lotions.
Focused face sessions help your complexion catch up with your shoulders, arms and legs, so your overall tan looks cohesive in photos and natural in everyday light around town, from your hairline to your collarbone.
Facial skin is delicate, so our Smart Tan-certified staff start with cautious session times and only adjust gradually after seeing how your complexion looks and feels over several visits at our salon.
Face tanning is designed to complement bed or high-pressure sessions. Adding it to your routine helps keep your complexion in step with the color you are building everywhere else on your body.
We ask about your skincare routine, including products that may increase sensitivity, and help you plan face sessions around them so your skin stays comfortable as your color develops week by week.
Clients often report that a little natural color on the face means they reach for bronzer less often. Many enjoy a simpler makeup routine once their complexion matches their body.
Face tanning slips easily into a visit you already have planned. Book through our client portal, walk in or ask about a same-day appointment at our salon in Lakewood, Colorado.
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How We Approach Face Tanning
Face tanning works best when it is planned around your skin, your skincare routine and the rest of your tanning schedule. These six areas guide every face session we set up at our salon in Lakewood, Colorado, from deciding whether it suits you to keeping your color even and comfortable over time. Every plan is personal, so expect plenty of questions from us.
Face tanning suits clients whose body tans more easily than their complexion, regulars who want balanced color and anyone who wears less makeup in warmer months. If your facial skin reacts easily, we may recommend a spray tan instead of UV.
Most clients combine face tanning with a lay-down bed or high-pressure session. We coordinate timing so your face and body build color together, rather than letting one area race ahead of the other between visits. It keeps your look consistent.
We begin with conservative face sessions and add time gradually, watching for redness or dryness. Spacing face sessions out gives delicate skin time to rest, and we will scale back whenever your complexion needs a break from UV light.
Arrive with clean skin, free of makeup, sunscreen and heavy creams. Pause active skincare ingredients as discussed with your provider or our team, and use a face-friendly indoor tanning lotion if we recommend one for your skin type.
Your eyes sit close to the light during face tanning, so protective eyewear is required at every single session. Keep goggles snug and in place until the session ends, and ask us if you need a pair before you start.
Moisturize morning and night, choose gentle cleansers and limit harsh exfoliation between sessions. Hydrated facial skin tends to hold color longer and fade more evenly, keeping your complexion consistent with the rest of your tan between appointments.
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Clients Feel Confident in Our Care
Clients regularly tell us they appreciate honest recommendations, a clean salon and a team that takes time to answer questions. That attentive approach matters most with delicate facial skin. Read what clients from Lakewood, Colorado and surrounding communities share, then visit us to talk through your own face tanning plan.
Face Tanning Questions Our Clients Ask
Face tanning raises a few questions that body tanning does not, especially around skincare, makeup and sensitive skin. Here are the answers our team gives most often. If you would like advice specific to your complexion, call us or send the form and we will gladly help you plan.
Can I tan just my face without body tanning?
You can, but most clients use face tanning as a complement to bed or high-pressure sessions. Tanning your face alone can create a noticeable difference from your neck and body. If you only want color on your complexion, talk with our team about a balanced plan, or consider a spray tan for even, all-over color without UV exposure.
Will face tanning cause breakouts?
Tanning lotions and products not made for the face can feel heavy on some complexions. Using a face-friendly indoor tanning lotion or none at all, cleansing gently before and after, and keeping pillowcases and makeup brushes clean can help. If you are prone to breakouts, let us know so we can tailor your prep and session plan to your skin.
Can I use retinol or acne treatments and still face tan?
Some skincare ingredients, including retinoids and certain acne treatments or exfoliating acids, can make skin more sensitive to UV light. Tell our team about everything in your routine and check with your doctor or dermatologist if you are unsure. We may suggest pausing face sessions, adjusting timing or choosing a spray tan for your face instead.
How do I keep my face and body the same shade?
Coordinate your face and body sessions instead of tanning each area on its own schedule. Our staff can time face tanning around your bed or high-pressure visits so both build together. Gentle skincare, a daily moisturizer and limited exfoliation also help your facial color fade at a similar pace to the rest of your tan.
Should I protect my lips during face tanning?
Yes. Lips are thin and can dry out quickly, so many clients use a lip balm made for indoor tanning before each session. Protective eyewear is also required every time. Our team can point you toward products suited to face tanning and explain how to apply them before your session starts so you feel comfortable.
Is face tanning a good idea before a wedding or event?
It can be, as long as you start early and build color gradually. Rushing face sessions in the final week risks redness or dryness right before photos. Many clients prefer to pair a gradual UV routine with a custom spray tan close to the date for a polished finish. Ask our team to help you plan a realistic timeline.
What Happens During a Face Tanning Visit
Share Your Skincare Routine
Before your first face session, let us know about the cleansers, serums, acne treatments and medications you use. This helps our team gauge how sensitive your complexion may be to UV light.
Set a Cautious Plan
Based on your skin type and routine, our Smart Tan-certified staff recommend a short starting session and explain how face tanning will fit alongside your body tanning plan over the coming weeks.
Cleanse and Prep
Remove makeup and any sunscreen, wash with a gentle cleanser and pat skin dry. Apply a face-friendly indoor tanning lotion if recommended, then put on protective eyewear and lip protection.
Enjoy Your Session
Relax during your timed face session, keeping goggles in place the whole time. If anything feels too warm or uncomfortable, end the session and let a team member know right away.
Soothe and Hydrate
Afterward, apply a gentle moisturizer and wait a little before reapplying makeup so skin can settle. Skip harsh scrubs and strong active ingredients for the rest of the day.
Check In Next Time
At your next visit, tell us how your face felt and looked over the following days. We use that feedback to adjust timing and keep your complexion in balance with your body.
Balance Your Glow
Bring Your Complexion Into Balance in Lakewood, Colorado
Face tanning is a small step that can make your whole tan look more polished. Our Smart Tan-certified staff take a careful, skincare-aware approach, setting conservative session times and adjusting them as your complexion responds. With more than 30 years of industry experience behind our advice, our woman-owned salon has earned Best Tanning Salon community awards in 2024 and 2025.
Ask about adding face tanning at your next visit, book online through our client portal or stop by our salon in Lakewood, Colorado. We will help you build balanced color from your forehead to your toes.
