How to Get Rid of Self-Tanner Blotches

Get Smooth, Even-Toned Legs With Self-Tanner

Self-tanner is an alternative to spending all day baking in the sun's harmful rays or going to a tanning salon, but the application doesn't always look realistic. Although sunless tanners may look good for the first day or two following application, usually around the third or fourth day the tan starts to look blotchy. You can get rid of self-tanner blotches in the comfort of your own home with a few items from around the house.

Things You'll Need

• kosher salt
• lemon juice
• self-tan remover wipes

Instructions

1. Take a warm bath. A warm bath will loosen old skin cells and soften rough skin in order to easily slough it off. For best results, soak in the warm bath water for approximately 20 minutes.

2. Shave your legs with a new razor. If you have blotchy self-tanner on your legs, shaving will loosen dead skin cells and work to evenly and gently exfoliate your legs.

3. Scrub blotchy areas with lemon juice and kosher salt. Mix the juice of one lemon with a handful of kosher salt in a small container. Rub the solution on the self-tanning blotches with your fingertips. It may take approximately five minutes of scrubbing to remove the blotches.

4. Rinse your body completely to remove the excess salt/lemon mixture. If you still see splotches, repeat the process.

5. Purchase self-tanning removal sheets like St. Tropez Self-Tan Removal Wipes. Rub splotchy areas thoroughly with a tanning wipe until the splotch disappears. Tanning wipes are especially useful for removing marks on the heels of your feet and your hands. Rinse your body thoroughly where you have used the self-tan removal wipes, as skin irritation may occur.

Tips & Warnings

• Use airbrush-style sunless tanners for a blotch-free application.

• Do not use self tanner or self-tanning removal wipes if you experience a skin rash or swelling.

References

• SunLess.com: Sunless Tanner Problems

Resources

• BellaSugar.com: St. Tropez Self-Tan Remover Packets