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. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Lemon Juice
  • Baby Oil
  • Baking Soda
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Instructions

    • 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!

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  • brantsbabe Sep 11, 2008
    Yeah, I've been there before. Great ideas. I like the lemon juice idea.
  • adrugay Aug 07, 2008
    Helpful tips - hopefully will never have to use them! Thanks!
  • Hapworth Aug 04, 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.
  • Kristie Leong M.D. Aug 04, 2008
    This is super helpful! I've had more than one bad sunless tanning application. Thanks. :-)

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