Spray tans can cause streaks on the skin or cause an orange glow. If this problem occurs to you, you should get rid of it. There are several options for removing spray tan from your skin, palms, and nails. Because it takes time to soak in, spray tans can also stain the fabric around you. So, be prepared to help remove the stain from the fabric.
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Method 1 of 3: Removing Spray Tan from Skin
Step 1. Try using baking soda and lemon
Mix lemon juice with baking soda until it forms a paste.
- Rub the paste on your skin in the shower. You can scrub using a loofah or bath sponge. You can also just use your hands as the baking soda also acts as an exfoliant.
- Rinse the paste if the paste has been rubbed into the skin. Continue to shower as usual.
Step 2. Use an exfoliating scrub
Spray tan affects the outermost layer of the skin. The best way to get rid of a tan is to remove a layer of dead skin. The purpose of exfoliating is to remove dead skin, which will help get rid of the tan.
- Wet your skin in the shower. Rub the exfoliator with your loofah or hand. Rinse your body, and shower as usual.
- If you're trying to correct an error like smudging, you can apply more spray tan after peeling to reduce the smudging effect. Choose a bright spray tan to tackle the problem gradually.
Step 3. Scrub the skin with an exfoliating glove
Like a scrub, exfoliating gloves slough off layers of dead skin and help remove tan. Try wearing gloves alone or with soap or lemon juice.
- Wet the skin in the shower. Wet your gloves too.
- Use gloves to scrub the area where the stain has soaked. Add a little soap to help the cleaning process.
Step 4. Swim in the pool
Chlorine in swimming pools can help remove tan on the skin. You will need to soak in the pool several times to reduce the tan.
Step 5. Try using baby oil
Oils can help exfoliate dead skin by softening the outermost layer, helping to get rid of the tan. Rub in the oil, and let sit for 10 minutes before rinsing. Try exfoliating dead skin after applying the oil, using the previous tips.
Step 6. Take a shower
Like baby oil, bathing can soften the outermost layer of the skin. In fact, you can use the oil in the shower. Since spray tan mostly settles on the outermost layer of the skin, loosening and exfoliating this area will help reduce the tan caused by the spray tan. Pair it with one of the exfoliants mentioned above to speed up the process.
Method 2 of 3: Get Rid of Spray Tan on Palms and Fingernails
Step 1. Get rid of excess spray tan on your palms
In addition, also wipe your nails. If done immediately after using a tan product, the impact on the area will not be too severe.
Spray tan is a problem if it pools around the palms and fingernails. It's best not to spray your nails and palms because they are naturally lighter in color than the rest of your body. Normally, this part of the body should not be browned, but you do need to tan your hands so that your nails and palms can be affected as well
Step 2. Try using whitening toothpaste
If the rice has become mush, apply whitening toothpaste on your nails and palms.
- Choose a toothpaste specifically designed for this purpose. Dab toothpaste on the brush. Rub on palms and around nails. Rub in a circular motion, but not too hard.
- Wash off the toothpaste. Some of the spray tan should have been removed.
Step 3. Use acetone
You can use acetone in nail polish remover. Just apply as usual: rub the cleanser on a cotton ball in a circular motion. Rinse hands afterwards.
Method 3 of 3: Cleaning Spray Tan from Fabrics, Clothing and Furniture
Step 1. Rinse the stain with water first
This step helps remove the spray tan residue.
- The easiest way to rinse off a stain is to hold it under water. Clean as much of the spray tan as possible. Do this until the rinse water is clear.
- If the stain is on the upholstery, apply a damp cloth to the stain, and allow it to absorb.
Step 2. Use dish soap
Mix a little dish soap with warm water. Two drops of soap should suffice.
Step 3. Dab onto a washcloth or sponge
Wet a washcloth or sponge, then soak in soapy water.
Step 4. Blot the stain
Use a cloth to blot the stain. Don't scrub the stain, but just allow the water from the sponge to soak into the stain.
Step 5. Get rid of the soap
Use a washcloth or sponge soaked in warm water to remove the soap from the cloth.
