Is it okay to shower immediately after tanning?

Answer 1

"Taking a shower after tanning will not wash your tan away. A natural tan takes 24-48 hours to develop. The tanning process occurs within the epidermis when melanocyte cells are stimulated by ultraviolet light that causes them to produce the pigment melanin. Melanin production results in the tanned appearance of the skin and is the skin's natural defense against the sun and over-exposure, i.e. sun-burning. Melanin travels to the surface, where it eventually flakes off. This process allows us to develop new skin every four to eight weeks. Keeping your skin hydrated and exfoliated will help maintain a more radiant and healthy-looking tan."

Answer 2

I would wait like a few hours after tanning in a tanning bed before I showered when I used to tan. Can't say I noticed a difference if I showered sooner or later. I have olive colored skin so I always got the effect. You should ask the person working at the desk at the tanning salon.

Answer 3

No!!! After you use a tanning bed, your body continues to essentually tan itself for the rest of the day. The melanin is still working its thing. This is why when you get sunburned, it usually turns up later that night or even the next morning. When you shower, your body puts a hault to this process.

Answer 4

once you shower you are setting your tan.....your skin is still tanning hours after you leave the beach.....so for deeper color shaower later....i usually take a nap before i shower....just to kill some time

Answer 5

if u do the tanning spray thing, then u can't shower immedialtely after.

Answer 6

tanning bed-yes
spray on-no

Answer 7

no because the results wont be the best wait at least 45 min.

Answer 8

you should wait at least an hour, especially if you use bronzers.