2007-03-27 15:57:47 · 7 answers · asked by april marie 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
You can actually shower right away. Just make sure not to use too hot a setting on your shower. And use a moisturizing soap, as well as moisturizing cream on your skin afterwards.
2007-03-27 16:05:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-03-31 13:52:01 · answer #2 · answered by mamabearmills 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that it's best to wait a couple hours before showering.
2007-03-27 23:06:05 · answer #3 · answered by nikkirad21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to wait any time period after tanning just dont use products that will irritate your skin and dont use really hot water.
2007-03-27 23:01:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ASAP...especially if you shave. Shaving removes dead skin cells(as does any exfoliating, like loofah or salt scrubs) and will leave your skin ready to absorb the UV rays.
If you tan, then shower, you're going to wash away the surface skin cells that you just spent 30 minutes tanning.
2007-03-27 23:03:55 · answer #5 · answered by Teel H 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
you have a tanning bed???
any way, if it belongs 2 u, read the manual. if it is from a tanning salon, they should tell you.
2007-03-27 23:01:32 · answer #6 · answered by bla_bla_bla 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
until you're clean
2007-03-27 23:01:08 · answer #7 · answered by malthisar 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋