How to Remove Sunless Tanning Lotion

Getting a perfect sunless tan can be a tricky process and may result in the need to remove the sunless tanning lotion from certain parts. Some people may not remember to wash their hands after applying and the lotion can cause your hands to turn orange. While for others, the sunless tanning lotion may have left noticeable streaks and patches of orange. Whatever your circumstance, here are some easy ways to remove sunless tanning lotion.

Things You'll Need

• Baking soda
• Exfoliating body wash or pumice stone

Instructions

1. Exfoliate with either an exfoliating body wash or a pumice stone. By exfoliating, you are actually removing dead skin, and thus removing the top layer of your tanning lotion. Rub gently to prevent any irritation.

2. Scrub your skin with baking soda. This is a great way of removing spots or small patches of sunless tanning lotion. Wet the skin and massage a small amount of baking soda over the spot. Rinse off the baking soda scrub and pat dry.

3. Give it time. If you find that these other methods are too irritating on your skin, wait a few days for the tan to fade. Wash and exfoliate frequently. If the streak is on your leg, wear pants, if it's on your arms, wear a cute jacket or disguise with some make-up concealer. There are ways to disguise a bad sunless tan while waiting for it to fade.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid exercise or heavy physical activity after applying sunless tanning lotion as sweating may cause it to streak.

References

• "Face This: Real Advice from Real Models, Photographers and Makeup Artists..."; Shelley Goodstein; 2011