How To Remove Fake Tan

How do you remove bad self tan? or bad spray tan (obvs not from Beautyrokz according to our reviews) Now, there are an only couple of reasons that you would ever want to remove your fake tan (would be nice to have a wee constant glow, but in our beautiful Scottish climate…………... no chance!) So, the reasons that you need to remove your tan. 1 you have had a disaster, or 2, you are reapplying new fake (that’s the only reasons.... right?)

Fake tan gone wrong. If you are new to fake tanning, rr it might have been a last-minute rush job and you have gone overboard. Or heaven forbid you went full Ross and counted MISSISIPITI. MISSSISP…..MISSISPILY MISSISSIPPILLISLY in a spray tan booth and got an 8, You want to know how to get rid of fake tan disasters. Be it all over or you are just wondering how to get fake tan off your hands.  We are here to help. 

 

To get the best self tanner results at home you got to put a teeny tiny little bit of work in. You want to get your skin prepped and that means exfoliating. This removes the dead skin cells and will create a super smooth beautiful canvas your you to apply the tan. If you are tanning often you want to avoid build up of several layers of tan as this can lead to uneven results. Light exfoliation as the tan fades will help it fade evenly. Worry not we put together our top tips to how to get rid of fake tan. .

 

How to remove fake tan from hands...... This is a very very VERY common problem. You have spent hours in meticulous prep. You’ve been making all kinds of weird shapes tanning your back. The rest of the tan is flawless (well done you). But, as you finish you notice there has been a goddam leaky mitt and you have bad fake tan hands.

So how to get fake tan off hands quickly? If it is a very small amount you can take a baby wipe between both hands (like the pray emoji) and move up and down. If it is a little more severe, apply a small amount of whitening toothpaste to the hands. Rub the toothpaste around the palms and the nail areas and leave for a couple of minutes. The thick consistency, cleansing quality, and the baking soda content is perfect for clearing up any streaky areas. 

This is another common problem. It is usually when you are trying out a new self tan brand or new to self-tanning. If you’ve left the self tan on for too long. A 60 minute tan overnight is one I see. This leaves you way beyond that sun kissed tan you were longing for then grab the baby oil and massage into the skin. You can use a number of products with natural ingredients, aloe vera, or coconut oil, wait for 30 minutes, then take a soak in a hot bath. In the bath take the tan eraser removal mitt and buff your body all over to remove the oil. Baby oil to remove the tan also works brilliantly. The oil and hot water help speed up the breakdown of fake tan and can remove spray tans. 

Along with patchy hands this is another common issue. Failure to exfoliate first, or rushing the tan can cause uneven tan application. This can result in streaks on your legs. It's easily done if you are new to tanning, but again don’t freak out it’s an easy fix. Apply an oil-based fine-grained body scrub directly onto dry skin. Spend a few minutes massaging it in. The oil will help the fake-tan break down, and the grains will exfoliate your skin. Next, jump in the shower to wash off the scrub, then shave your legs – shaving will act as a second exfoliation.

Get a wee damp (old) towel and dip it in lime or lemon juice. Place this in the microwave & heat it up for a couple of minutes. Once you hear the ping rub the towel over the patchy areas, which should shift the tan immediately. The acidity of the lime and lemon helps to penetrate the skin to rescue any fake tan disasters. This is best for small areas to fix. I would recommend using this if you have a full-on spray tan disaster, could take a while and a shit load of lemons.

Mix a couple of tablespoons of baking soda with a small amount of warm water, until it becomes like a thick paste. Rub the formulation on any streaky spots. The abrasive and de-staining properties of the baking soda help shift some of the stubborn areas.

This is one I would only recommend on tiny areas of particularly stubborn patches of fake tan. But it does have chemicals in the cream that break down substances in the fake tan well. This allows it to be easily wiped away. All you need to do is apply a light layer of the hair removal cream to the patchy or streaky tan you want to remove. Let it sit for about ten seconds, then wipe it away with a cleansing wipe or damp towel. Obviously, the main use of these creams is to remove hair, so don't use this technique on any areas of the body where you wish to keep your hair. People with sensitive skin may not react well to these creams. So please do a patch test on a small area of skin, such as on your wrist, before applying it all over. Hair removal creams designed for the body should never ever be used on the face.

To remove the tan, get yourself down to the local pool or gym. After a quick shower first. Jump in for a quick swim in chlorinated water, this will soften the tan. Follow this with a sauna (if available) this will encourage your skin to sweat.

 

As you can see there are loads of ways that you can remove fake tan. Different skin types & different products will produce different results. Best advice is to test it out, see if there is a way that works for you. find a method and product you prefer to remove that bad, streaky or build-up of tan.

 

For the easiest removal, and the exfoliation I use A FAKE TAN ERASER. This amazing tan removal mitt gently exfoliates your skin. Its a soft exfoliating mitt that leaves your skin soft and removes all old layers and build-up of fake tan.

 

To ensure that you don’t get these problems you should look at your tanning routine. Its in 3 parts, and this will guarantee that your tan game is strong.

AFTERCARE, prolonging the tan with some simple techniques.

 

If you need any help and advice please feel free to contact beautyrokz through Facebook i will be happy to help. You can also check out our regular #TopTanTips on Instagram