Washing your hands right away after using a self-tanner on your skin is the best way to prevent an excess tanner situation. This procedure will assist in removing excess self-tanner that may remain on your hands after application.
Use soft materials that do the job without endangering your skin if you want to succeed. There’s no need to look for an expensive or exotic option because many of the best exfoliants for this use are likely items you already have in your home. You probably already have some of the best options at home, so check them out!
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Tips to Get Self Tanner Off Hands
Baking Soda
You’ve probably heard all about the miraculous uses you can get out of a box of plain old baking soda, so now add “helps to get self-tanner off” to the list! Mix half a tablespoon of baking soda with a few drops of water to make a paste. You can use a toothbrush to lightly scrub your fingers with the paste after gently massaging it into your palms and hands backs. After letting it sit for one or two minutes, rinse it off with warm water.
Baby Wipes
These were designed with delicate skin in mind. Utilize them independently or following a baking soda treatment.
Lemon Juice
This is another powerful exfoliant because it contains natural alpha hydroxy acid. Apply a small amount, then rinse the affected areas. Lemon juice and sugar can also be combined to create a scrub. Use the cut end of a lemon to rub the area if it’s only a small patch.
White Vinegar
White vinegar contains acid, which aids in removing dead skin cells and dissolving stains, just like lemon juice does.
Nail Polish Remover
Acetone nail polish remover can aid in getting rid of tenacious patches on the nails and fingertips. However, because it is abrasive and damaging to skin cells, this method shouldn’t be used to remove self-tanner from other areas of your body. To gently remove extra tanning lotion from your hands, dip a cotton swab into nail polish remover.
Toothpaste
In particular, self-tanner blotches can be removed using whitening toothpaste. In a circular motion, apply a small amount of toothpaste to your skin.
Oil
The appearance of darkened or orange patches is lessened by soaking your hands in coconut oil, olive oil, or baby oil. When combined with gentle exfoliation, it can really work wonders.
Body Scrub, Loofah, Or Washcloth
To gently massage and exfoliate your hands, use any of these.
Facial Bleach
The purpose of facial bleach is to lighten the hair on your face. Scrub your palms and fingers gently by applying a small amount to a toothbrush or cotton swab.
Hair Removal Cream
The category of ways to go light on includes this product. Apply with a cotton swab to the palms, fingers, and hands.
How to Get Self Tan Off Hands before They Stain
Step 1: Clean Your Palms
It takes more than a quick wash with soap and water to remove self-tan from your hands. As soon as you’re done applying your tan, gently wipe the underside of your hands and fingers with a washcloth or face wipe to protect the tan on top while avoiding staining your palms.
Step 2: Wipe the Crevices Between Your Fingers
Everyone who claims to be able to make you glow will tell you that self-tanner settles unevenly into dry skin. Because the spaces between the fingers on your hands are especially dry, always remember to wipe a cloth along them to stop your tanner from settling there. Nothing says fake glow like extra-dark fingers!
Step 3: Clean Your Fingernails
Don’t forget to clean your cuticles as well. Fingernails that are dark are undesirable.
How to Get Self Tan Off Hands After They Stain
Fade Your Tan
For 5 minutes, gently massage an exfoliator over the skin, paying special attention to the darker areas, to remove the top layer of the self-tan. Rinse to reveal a tan that looks more uniform.
Our Tan Remover Mitt was created to remove excess tan that has developed on the skin and correct tanning errors. Rub over the areas with more darkness. Alternately, our St.Tropez Body Exfoliator can be massaged into the skin to gradually remove self-tanner for an even fade.
Completely Remove Your Tan
Utilizing our Tan Removing Mousse, you can quickly wash off your self-tanner if you’d rather start fresh. All traces of tan are removed in just 5 minutes, including the dark patches!
• Dry hands should be used to apply the Tan Remover.
• Focus on dry areas like the knuckles and spaces between the fingers as you massage into the hands and along the fingers.
• Give the mousse five minutes to work its magic.
• Wash your hands with warm water.
How to Avoid Getting Self Tanner Hands
Use a Tanning Mitt
Always use a tanning mitt when applying self-tanner to prevent staining your hands. While mists should be sprayed onto the skin and then blended with the mitt, gels and mousses should be applied directly to the mitt and then swept over the skin.
Moisturize before Applying Tan
Before applying any tan, make sure to lightly moisturize your hands with our Tan Enhancing Moisturizer. To stop the tan from sticking to dry areas, pay close attention to the palms and knuckles in particular.
Tan Hands With a Mist
Simply spritz our Purity Face Mist or Purity Vitamins Body Mist over your hands in downward motions for a natural finish. These mists are distributed evenly over the skin and have a soft, powdery finish.
Blend With a Makeup Brush
Use a makeup brush to apply a tanning mousse or gel if you’d prefer to achieve a patch-free finish by following the hand’s natural folds.
Close Note
Even though these techniques are relatively safe and non-toxic, it is still possible to overdo them. Don’t over-exfoliate your skin to prevent irritation or skin damage. Always apply a deep conditioning moisturizer after exfoliating to replenish your skin’s moisture and keep it looking young.
