Faux Glow or Faux Pas? How to remove self tanner

On the eve of an important event, you decide to apply sunscreen to your tan, but it did not turn out as evenly as you hoped, or the color was not what you expected. Don't panic, you can fix it! Find out how to quickly remove self-tanner below.

When applied correctly, self-tanning can help create the illusion of a natural tan, as if from the beach. That being said, applying self-tanner is a little more difficult than applying a tinted lotion or serum and finishing the job. If you don't apply self-tanner correctly, you may experience false pauses such as streaks on your legs, discoloration between your fingers and toes, elbows, ankles, and knees that appear up to three shades darker than the rest of your body. body and more. Luckily, if you make a mistake while applying self-tanner and don't notice it for the time being, you can fix it completely. Before we get into the process, let's find out why your self-tanner made you look like anything but the tan goddess you were trying to achieve in the first place.

COMMON CAUSES OF SELF-TUNING ERRORS

Self-tanning errors can occur for a number of reasons, here are some of the more common ones:

Using the wrong shade

The most common cause of confusion with self tanners is simply choosing a shade that was either too dark or too light for your skin tone. Before applying, test a small amount of the product on your skin to make sure the shade you get is the one you want. It is easier to remove a small spot than an oversight of the whole body.

Don't prep your skin

Did you apply self-tanner immediately after taking it out of the box? Wrong. To get an even (and believable) glow, you need to prep your skin before applying the product. To help you, we've created a step-by-step guide to preparing your skin for a self-tanning session.

Doesn't moisturize

The key to a beautiful fake tan is to moisturize your skin after application. If you skip this very important step in skin care, your tan can look patchy and uneven.

While knowing what caused your self-tanning failure is helpful next time, what about right now? If you've made a few self-tanning mistakes and want to fix them, here's where to start:

STEP ONE: POLISH KNEES, BOATS, ELBOWS AND ANY OTHER AREAS THAT APPEAR DARKER THAN THE REST OF THE BODY

One of the most common tanning mistakes is darkening of the elbows, knees and ankles. This is often due to a lack of pre-treatment - the buildup of dead skin cells on these rougher areas of skin can soak self-tanner just like a moisturizer, causing these areas to appear darker than the rest of your body. To fix this self-tanning mess, use a body scrub. By gently scrubbing those rough patches of skin, you can correct some of your mistakes and also get rid of some of the buildup of dead skin cells.

STEP TWO: CORRECT COLOR CHANGE BETWEEN FINGERS FROM SELF LIGHTER

Another common self-tanner mistake? Discoloration between fingers. There are several reasons why this false pause can occur, but one of the most common reasons is that you don't use gloves when applying self-tanner or (if you don't use gloves) don't wash your hands immediately after applying self-tanner. tanning app. If you wake up with self-tanning patches between your fingers, don't worry - you can fix it! Start with dry hands and apply a sugar or salt scrub to the top of your hands. Now pay close attention to the discolored areas of your hands as you apply the exfoliating scrub to your skin. Then rinse with warm water and apply a nourishing hand cream. Repeat this process as needed, but don't overdo it!

STEP THREE: REMOVE THE STRIPS

If you need to fix self-tanning streaks on areas of your body, you'll want to shower with your favorite polish or scrub. Using a body scrub and gently exfoliating your skin will help you get rid of self-tanning streaks. To exfoliate these areas, apply the body scrub and work it over the surface of the skin in upward circular motions, making sure you pay more attention to areas with streaks.

STEP FOUR: MOISTURIZE YOUR SKIN

After exfoliating, it's time to moisturize! Using a nourishing body oil or body lotion, apply it to the surface of the skin. Be sure to pay close attention to the rougher areas (read: your elbows, knees, and ankles) and any other parts of your body that have fallen victim to the faux paus.