How to Remove a Fake Spray On Tan

You don't have to live with a bad spray tan. Here's how to remove your spray tan painlessly, naturally, cheaply.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Lemon Juice
• Baby Oil
• Baking Soda

1. TUB SOAK
   
   Soaking in a tub of warm water and baby oil can really help loosen the tan. If you prefer, you can also use a moisturizing bubble bath like Calgon. Add a little baking soda to help loosen the tan.

2. SCRUB
   
   Baby oil often works to remove fake spray on tans. Try applying to your skin, and allow it to set for several minutes. Then, take a washcloth with a little baby oil on it and start scrubbing. If this method is not effective, try mixing some baby oil with baking soda to make a paste. Apply the paste directly to your skin and scrub.

3. LEMON JUICE
   
   If baby oil fails to remove your tan, try scrubbing the stubborn areas with lemon juice.

4. STAINED NAILS
   
   Acetone (nail polish remover) can be used to remove tanning stains from under and on top of finger nails.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't laugh at baking soda. It's nature's miracle.
• DO NOT APPLY ACETONE TO YOUR BODY OR ADD TO A TUB SOAK. SERIOUS INJURY COULD OCCUR.
• USE CAUTION WHEN WORKING WITH ACETONE!

Resources

• More Articles by Kate Downs

[psychonurse]

on 1/16/2009 A really helpful tip-THANKS! 5*****

[brantsbabe]

on 9/11/2008 Yeah, I've been there before. Great ideas. I like the lemon juice idea.

[adrugay]

on 8/7/2008 Helpful tips - hopefully will never have to use them! Thanks!

[Hapworth]

on 8/4/2008 This reminds me of the episode of Friends when Monica, I think, got a fake tan at a booth and it made her too dark. Great tips.

[MIHealthCoach]

on 8/4/2008 good to know for those hand stains, 5 stars.