How to Fix Fake Tan Streaks

More and more people are using alternative tanning options instead of tanning beds.

Fake tanning is an easy way to safely achieve a nice tan using any method aside from actual UV rays. This includes over-the-counter lotions and spray tanning offered by tanning salons, providing the advantage of a year-around tan. With the recent observations of health risks posed by tanning in the actual sun or a tanning bed, more people are turning to alternative ways to tan. However, sometimes fake tanning products create streaks or blotches on the skin. Thankfully there are fast, inexpensive ways to fix tanning streaks, using products you may already have at home.

Things You'll Need

• 1 lemon
• Knife
• Witch hazel
• Cotton ball or pad
• 2 cups baking soda
• Loofah or shower brush

Instructions

1. Cut open the lemon. Rub it against the streaked area and rinse. The lemon will lighten the discolored skin. If needed, repeat this step until you achieve the desired color of skin.

2. Pour witch hazel onto a cotton ball or cotton pad. Rub over the darkened skin for a more even tone.

3. Add 2 cups baking soda to a warm bath. Soak in the baking soda and water for 30 minutes. Scrub any remaining blotched or discolored areas with a loofah or shower brush while you soak.

Tips & Warnings

• If desired, reapply the fake tan directly after drying the skin from the baking soda bath. The tan will apply more evenly.

• Read all labels on products closely before using.

References

• Best Spray Tan Guide: Spray Tan Disasters
• Neelus Beauty and Remedial Salon: Homemade Beauty Remedies---How to Fix Fake Tan Blunders
• Seventeen: Self-Tan Like a Pro

Resources

• World News: Why a Fake Tan Is a Great Tan