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Depends on if you used a lotion or not. Most lotions have DHS in it, which is like a tinted moisturizer. If you used a lotion you should wait 4 hours so the DHS has had time to completely soak into your skin, after the 4 hour wait you can shower. If you didn't use a lotion you can shower whenever you feel like it.
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∙ 14y agoyes you can shower after tanning. The waiting a few hours is a myth. Just like tanning outside, the rays are are absorbed in your skin, there is nothing to 'wash' away. However, if you are using lotion that is a different story. If you are using a lotion with a bronzer it is best to wait a few hours after tanning to let them soak into your skin a little longer. If you are using a lotion with no bronzer or no lotion at all, you can shower as soon after as you would like.
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∙ 15y agoIt is not necessary that you wait. Showering right after tanning has no detrimental effect on your tan (tingle and bronzers aside). The issue of drying of the skin by showering is so small that it will not interrupt the tanning process, or cause any uneveness in the tan. Melanogenesis occurs from the inside out, not the other way around. And the skin does not "absorb" UV rays, by the way- melanocyte cells are irradiated and begin to produce melanin from tyrosine, this results in delayed pigment darkening (DPD). The first part of a tan is immediate pigment darkening (IPD), which is the photo-oxidation of melanin granules already present. This occurs quite independently from lotions, showers, etc. Remember, the body has been "tanning" for millions of years, it knows exactly what to do, with or without external factors (lotion companies and salons would like you to think otherwise). So you can shower, not shower, use lotions or not, and you WILL tan. Now about moisturizing, sure it's excellent for your skin, and you can apply it before and after you tan (and shower), and your skin will look and feel great. But in terms of the tanning process itself, if you are properly hydrated (as in drinking plenty H20) your skin will tan properly.
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∙ 15y agoIt is not OK to tan any time. Tanning is bad for your skin, and leads to premature wrinkles and skin cancer.
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∙ 14y agoShower before you tan, if you shower after wait at least two hours.
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∙ 14y ago3-4 hours.
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∙ 13y agoYes.
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How long should you wait to shower after tanning in the tanning bed?
20-30 minutes. Depending on if you used lotion with tingler or bronzer.
Can you shower after tanning?
If you are talking about natural tanning then yep u can but unatural tanning id wait a bit just to make sure
How soon after using a tanning bed should you bathe?
If you put accelerator on, you should wait about a few hours. When I go tanning, I take a shower that morning, go tan sometime during the day, and wait to shower the next morning.
Can you sweat or wash off a suntan that was caused by using tanning lotion that also has SPF 8 sunscreen in it and also how long should I wait to take a shower afterwards?
No you can't wash it off, but you should still wait a month before taking a shower.
How long should you wait to go tanning after having your belly button pierced?
2-3 days is how long i had to wait
Should you shower before or after tanning in a tanning bed?
Generally it is always best to shower before you tan. First of all this increases oxygenation of the skin and it takes UVA + UVB + oxygen to tan. Second, lotion absorbs better just after you shower. Finally, if you are using a product with DHA bronzers in it then it is important that you wait between 2 to 4 hours after tanning before you shower or else you lose some of the color you were headed for. Hope that helps.
How long after tanning can you bath?
If you have been tanning with a basic accelerator or intensifier then you can bath immediately after tanning without hindering your tanning results. If you have been tanning with a lotion containing tingle then it is recommended you wait at least a few hours after exposure. A shower can actually increase the tingle sensation to an uncomfortable level. Finally if you are tanning with a product containing bronzers or a color guide then it is recommended that you wait about 4 hours before bathing. DHA bronzers are continuing to work and bathing can halt the process.
How long should you wait to go tanning after getting your nipples pierced?
You can go tanning right away, just keep tanning lotions out of and away from the piercings.
How long do you have to wait to go tanning after navel piercing?
It is best to wait 1 month after getting any piercing to go tanning. Tanning affects the texture of your skin and virtually dries it out. With a fresh piercing, this can be highly irritating.
Should you wait 6 to 7 hours to shower after you tan in a tanning bed?
This is just my personal opinion. I usually tan after I take a shower because I feel like when I shave my legs after tanning that I'm shaving the tan off. I use a lotion that smells good after tanning and the salon I go to has deodorant in the rooms that I use when I get out. I also feel like a get a better tan because the shower opens my pores.
How long do you wait to take a shower after you spray tan?
Personally i'd wait atleast up to 4 hours to let the bronzer set in. I have taken a shower an hour after using a lotion with a bronzer and it completely washed off.
How long should you wait to shower after coloring your hair?
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