Tan developing?

[chic_xo]

Am i right in thinking that you continue to get darker after being on the sunbed?

I always seem darker a few hours later

[Bonnie]

Correct! A tan takes up to 24 hours to fully develop. Welcome to the site, by the way!

[Sassafrazz]

Oh yeah Fo Sho! right when you get out of the bed you see instant color, but that isn't reflective of what your TRUE color from the session will develop into after 12-24 hours. Just remember to moisturize moisturize moisturize!!

[Sassafrazz]

OH yes.. and from one Noob to another... WELCOME! The folks are super friendly here 80)

[saravima]

Which is probably why you should not tan every day, but leave 48/72 hrs between sessions.

[love2beach]

Originally Posted by Bonnie

Correct! A tan takes up to 24 hours to fully develop. Welcome to the site, by the way!

I thought it was more like 36-48 hours. Am I wrong?

[Bronzebaby514]

Originally Posted by love2beach

I thought it was more like 36-48 hours. Am I wrong?

IPD (immediate pigment) is immediate, DPD (delayed pigment) can take upto 72 hrs. This amount of time will vary based on several factors; a few include type of tanning unit used, skin type and one's own tanning ability.

[Hunny.Tanned]

Originally Posted by Bronzebaby514

IPD (immediate pigment) is immediate, DPD (delayed pigment) can take upto 72 hrs. This amount of time will vary based on several factors; a few include type of tanning unit used, skin type and one's own tanning ability.

see this makes sense because when i tan during the week sometimes i can slack and don't go for the next 2 or 3 days and by thats 3rd day i look seriously dark.