How to Remove Streaked Sunless Tanning Lotion
One of the biggest problems with sunless tanning lotion, besides the potential for orange skin, is the streaking that can happen with improper use. If the lotion isn't rubbed into the skin well enough, it can cause long streaks and uneven color. Since self-tanning lasts as long as a week, this can look terrible and be embarrassing. Luckily, there are ways to reduce the look of a streaky sunless tan or to remove it completely. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Exfoliating scrub
- Shower brush
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- Lemon
- Tan Remover
Instructions
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Hop in the shower to rinse off any leftover sunless tanner. Most self-tanning lotions work over the course of an entire day. If you stop the process, you can reduce the dark, streaky lines. Wash off with shower gel to remove the lotion.
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While in the shower, rub off a layer of dead skin with an exfoliating scrub and shower brush to remove dark streaks. Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda as an exfoliant for added tan-fighting benefits.
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Use a cut lemon or natural lemon juice to lighten your darkened skin if previous methods haven't gotten rid of all the streaks. Lemon juice is a natural lightener. Not only will you smell nice afterward, but your sunless tanning streaks should be less pronounced. Just rub it into your skin, let it sit for 5 minutes, and rinse it off.
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Purchase a sunless tan remover. Some companies have developed products that purport to remove a fake tan. Try products such as ModelCo Tan Remover Exfoliating Body Scrub or Tanwise Exfoliating Self Tan Remover.
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If all else fails, soak in a bathtub. Regular baths will help remove small amounts of a stubborn fake tan. Continue a daily exfoliation regimen as well.
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Tips & Warnings
React quickly to a streaky tan. The sooner you start removing it, the better it will look in the end. Sunless tans only last a few days to a week. If you can't get all of the streaks out, just hang in there and it will go away naturally.
Don't over-exfoliate your skin, as this can cause rashes and red patches.
