showering after tanning? - Beauty & Cosmetics Message Board

americandancer · 06-16-2005, 07:33 AM

Is there an amount of time you have to wait to take a shower/shave after being in the tanning bed?

caliente · 06-16-2005, 09:22 AM

i've heard no showering two hours before/after.

americandancer · 06-16-2005, 09:40 AM

I just got back from the tanning salon, and they said it's best to wait 6-8 hours, especially if you use a bronzing lotion before, which is what I do. I had been going in the mornings and coming home and taking a shower. Oh well!

caliente · 06-16-2005, 03:02 PM

yeah, i used to go first thing in the morning, then shower at night before bed.

christa32us · 06-16-2005, 05:49 PM

If it's from tanning bed you should wait about 4 hours cause the water will slow down the tanning process. If it's like the mystic tan then you should wait 6-8 hours or just wait till next day to ensure you get the max.