Spray tan can cause skin to streak or turn orange. If any of these problems occur, you probably want to remove it. There are several methods to remove it from the skin, palms and nails. Since it doesn't absorb immediately, it can also stain fabrics you come into contact with, so you should be prepared to remove stains.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Remove the Spray Tan from the Skin
Step 1. Try a homemade lemon and baking soda treatment
Mix them until you get a paste.
- When you shower, massage it into your skin. You can help yourself with a loofah or other sponge. You can also use your hands, as the baking soda has an exfoliating function.
- Massage into the skin, rinse it off. Continue showering as usual.
Step 2. Use a scrub
Spray tan affects the epidermis. The most effective way to remove it is therefore to eliminate the superficial layer of the skin. The purpose of an exfoliant is to remove dead skin cells, and thus also the tan.
- Moisten your skin in the shower. Massage the scrub with a loofah or hand. Rinse it and wash as usual.
- If you are trying to correct a mistake, such as streaks, you can apply more sprays after exfoliation to help reduce the discoloration. Choose a light tan to gradually resolve the problem.
Step 3. Use an exfoliating glove
Just like a scrub, it removes the surface layer formed by dead and tan cells. You can use it alone, or with soap or lemon juice.
- Wet your skin and glove in the shower.
- Use it to massage the stained areas. You can make the process easier by adding a little soap.
Step 4. Take a dip in the pool
Chlorine can help remove tan from the skin. It may be necessary to take several dips over the course of the week to really smooth it out.
Step 5. Try baby oil
Oils can help remove dead cells by softening the surface layer of the skin, which aids in the elimination of tan. Massage the oil and leave it on for at least 10 minutes, then rinse. After using it, try exfoliating your skin using one of the methods outlined above.
Step 6. Take a bath
Just like baby oil, it can soften the surface layer of the skin. In fact, you can even pour oil into the bathtub. Since the bronzer mainly affects the epidermis, favoring the dissolution of this layer and exfoliating can help to reduce the pigmentation. Combine this method with an exfoliant to speed up tan removal.
Method 2 of 3: Remove Spray Tan from Palms and Nails
Step 1. Remove excess spray tan from your palms with the help of a damp wipe
Apply it to your nails as well. Do this immediately after applying the product to prevent it from staining these areas.
The spray becomes a problem when it collects in the area of the palms and nails. They shouldn't pigment, as they are naturally lighter than the rest of the body. Generally, avoid spraying it on these areas. However, since you have to apply it on your hands, this problem can occur
Step 2. Try whitening toothpaste
If the damage is done, use this product on your nails and palms.
- Get a clean toothbrush and use it exclusively for this purpose. Pour some toothpaste onto the bristles. Rub it into your palms and around your nails. Make gentle circular motions, don't rub too hard.
- Wash off the toothpaste with water. By now you should have at least partially removed the spray.
Step 3. Use acetone or nail polish remover to remove stains from nails
Apply it as usual: massage it with a cotton ball in a circular motion. Then, wash your hands.
Method 3 of 3: Remove Spray Tan from Upholstered Fabrics or Furniture
Step 1. To begin, wash the affected area with plain water
This step helps remove any residue left behind by the spray.
- The easiest way to wash the fabric is to let water run over the affected area. Try to get rid of the spray as much as possible. Continue until the water runs clear.
- If the stain affects an upholstered furniture, remove it with a sponge soaked in water. Squeeze it over the patch and let the fabric absorb the water.
Step 2. Use dish soap
Mix some with warm water. A couple of drops should be enough.
Step 3. Apply it with a sponge
Moisten it and soak it in soapy water.
Step 4. Blot the stain with the sponge
Don't rub it, let the fabric absorb the water instead.
Step 5. Remove the soap
Soak a sponge in warm water to remove it from the fabric.
