How to Remove an Orange Fake Tan

Tanning has been increasing in popularity over the years, however, with the risk of skin cancer rising, many people have turned to fake tanning spray instead. These fake tan sprays work by dying your skin an orange-brown color to create the same appearance that you would get in the sun. Unfortunately, if you apply too much fake tanning spray, your skin will turn a bright orange color. Rather than waiting for the fake tan to fade on its own, you can try removing it by soaking and exfoliating your skin.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Baking soda
• Baby oil
• Wash cloth

1. Remove fake orange tan from your face by creating a baking soda scrub. Take a handful of baking soda and add a few drops of water until it forms a paste. Massage the baking soda into your skin, rubbing in small circles. Rinse with cool water. This will remove the majority of the fake tan.

2. Remove fake orange tan from your body by rubbing a thin layer of baby oil all over yourself. Allow the oil to soak into your skin for 30 minutes, then take a long, warm bath. While you're in the tub, exfoliate your skin with a wash cloth. This will help to remove the orange tan.

3. Go swimming or bathe often. Fake tanning spray dyes your skin cells an orange-brown color. When these skin cells get wet, they expand up to 30 times their size. The bigger these cells get, the more the fake tan fades. By going into water often, you will help remove the fake tan. If you don't have access to a swimming pool or ocean, try taking a shower or bath twice a day until the orange tan is gone.

References

• Sunless: How to Get Your Sunless Tan Off Safely and Quickly