Expert Advice – After Tanning – Pro Tan (2024)

FAQs

What should you not do after tanning? ›

Avoid glasses, sunglasses, shoes, socks, flip flops, and sandals for 8-12 hours. Avoid sleeveless tops that fit tightly to your chest. Avoid perspiring – Whatever level of activity causes you to sweat, avoid it in the hours following your tan, as it can negatively affect the quality of your tan.

Cooling Down and Soothing the Skin

Tanning, whether natural or in a sunbed, can leave your skin feeling warm and sensitive. To counteract this, it is essential to cool down and soothe your skin post-tanning. Aloe vera gel is a well-known natural remedy that can provide immediate relief.

Because the tanning solution takes a little while to develop, you shouldn't start moisturizing until after your first shower, which should be at least eight hours after your tan but no more than 24 hours later.

Moisturize with lotion.

Also drink plenty of water to keep your skin and entire body hydrated. This will allow your skin to get darker over time because each layer of darkened skin will not get dry and flake off as easily.

Cetaphil Moisturising Cream

This is the perfect cream for the first shower after your spray tan, especially to wear overnight.

We want your tan to be 20/10 and unfortunately if moisturiser is applied it can leave blotches, marks and strip the tan in certain spots on the skin. Once you've washed off the colour guide and waited at least 8 hours, you can apply your favourite moisturiser to your entire body.

Whether or not you have washed off the colour guide, we recommend not moisturising until 8 hours after the initial application.

You do not have to wait to shower. However, bronzers that contain DHA are best when left on for at least 4 hours before showering.

Start by doing any underarm hair removal at least 12-24 hours before tanning. Skip the deodorant and moisturiser, and give the underarm area a quick swipe with leftover product on your mitt.

Many areas of the body such as the hands, feet, elbows, and knees, have drier and thicker skin. These areas develop and hold onto self tanners more easily, which can cause uneven coloring. Thoroughly moisturizing prior to applying self tan will help to apply colour more evenly.

How can I maximize my tanning results? ›

To try to get to golden brown, you would start with minimal controlled sun exposure and increase it very gradually. I'd start with 15 minutes near solar noon, and build up no more than 5 minutes at a time, a couple of days later.

Many sunbed users wonder if it's okay to shower after using a sunbed. The answer is yes – you can definitely shower after using a sunbed. In fact, showering can actually help to prolong your tan. When you shower, the water helps to hydrate your skin, which can prevent your tan from fading too quickly.

Immediately after tanning, let it dry completely before putting on some loose, dark clothing to prevent your tan transferring. Either apply your self tan in the morning for daytime development, or apply before you go to bed to wake up looking bronzed and beautiful.

When you perspire, tanning solution will transfer to your hand, and cause staining. If you know you'll be sleeping with your hand between your knees, it's best to wear loose pajama pants and an oversized t-shirt. We also recommend laying a towel over your pillow to prevent any bronzer transfer from your neck.

How long should I wait to shower after sunbed tanning? You do not have to wait to shower.