First, exfoliate your skin by dampening your face with warm water and then gently rubbing your skin in circular motions with a cream or wash cloth. Then, apply a generous amount of face lotion, again rubbing in circular motions which will help restore your natural tone. Lastly, apply the foundation or tinted moisturizer, covering your face and neck evenly resulting in a fresh face. Stay away from heavier foundations that may draw attention to any uneven colors. [1] X Research source
Next time, don’t use fake tan on your face. Instead, buy a foundation that matches your skin with the fake tan. You can then play around with your foundation by mixing it with your lighter color to match your fake tan as it fades.
Apply a small amount of additional self tanner onto a cotton ball. Do not apply the tanner directly to your hands or wrists, but instead start from the middle of your arm work your way down to ensure a gradual transition. Use a circular motion as you apply. Plan where your stopping line will be so you can better blend in the tanner. It should be near where your thumb connects your wrists. Be sure to tan the top of your hands but not your palms! You do not want tan arms and white hands. Use your finger to make small circular motions around the area where the side of your hand meets your palm.
To avoid this, simply moisturize your knuckles or any dry, rough area before applying fake tan products. This will prevent rougher areas from looking too dark because the lotion keeps some of the tanner from absorbing.
Put the fake tan on a cotton ball and begin apply midway up your calf. Work your way down using circular motions. The closer you get to your foot, the less fake tan there should be on the cotton ball. Without applying anymore fake tan, keep applying all around your ankle and feet. Stop along the bottom sides of your feet.
This sugary fix helps to hide unnatural hues and it’s a safe and natural alternative to lathering your skin with synthetic chemicals that may do more harm than good. [2] X Research source
Then, mix one cup of raw sugar with 3/4 cup of fresh lemon juice. Dip a cotton ball into your mixture, and wipe the streaky orange areas using circular motions. Your candy corn discoloration should be diluted after several minutes of light massaging. [3] X Research source Use a loofa or other scrub brush with the lemon juice and sugar mix for a more aggressive way of completely removing your fake tan.
Grab a bowl and mix equal parts baking soda with fresh lemon juice. Mix together until the powder becomes a paste. If your mixture seems more like a liquid, add more baking soda. You want the spread to stay on your skin and not run right off. After you have developed your desired consistency, spread it on your skin and begin rubbing in soft, circular motions. Focus on the areas of extreme streakiness until the unwanted tan disappears. Don’t scrub for more than three minutes. When you are finished, clean off with water and a wash cloth or jump in the shower.
To lighten above your lip, wet a wash cloth with warm water and gently rub for about 30 seconds using circular motions. The area will lighten up quickly because you are simply cleaning off the tanner that is attached to the fine hair above your lip. Pull your lips in tight, hiding them while you apply the tanning spray or cream. Do not apply the fake tan directly around your mouth because it will stick more easily here than in other facial areas. Instead, bring down existing tanner from your cheekbones and lightly rub on thinner amounts.
Take the astringent toner or toothpaste and apply them on a dry washcloth. Gently massage your patchy areas in a circular motion until you can see the fake tan rubbing off. Then, wash off your skin with warm water and apply the fake tan again. After you give the tan enough time to develop, you can determine if it is dark enough. If you want a darker look, or if you still see streaks, repeat the procedure. You may need to repeat this step up to three times in order for it to look the way you want it to.
Cut either the peroxide or anti-dandruff shampoo with half parts moisturizer cream and apply the mixture to a wash cloth. Gently rub your skin in circular motions for a couple minutes. Stop rubbing your skin once it becomes irritated or it starts to burn.
Simply apply your hair removal cream, let it sit for the recommended time in the directions on the package, and wipe off. While this may work like an eraser, beware of skin irritation. Hair removal cream works by using strong chemicals that strip off dead skin cells. If you have sensitive skin, this may not be the best method for you. [4] X Research source
Squeeze any excess water from the mitt and use reasonable pressure to rub your skin in a rapid vertical direction. You should see folds of dead skin and more importantly, fake tan, begin to roll away. [5] X Research source Soak in a bath to remove self-tanner pigment. This is a great way to loosen the top most layer of dead skin cells before you use your mitt. Add in a body wash to your bath to create bubbles that will also help exfoliate your skin. [6] X Research source You can remove the fake tanner from the skin by exfoliating it. Use a scrub with some exfoliating microbeads in it. And something with colic acid to help facilitate the exfoliation.
To create a good fake tan, you have to start with an even top layer of skin.
When you do apply the tanner, do it slowly and be sure to rub it in completely, paying extra attention to the knees, elbows, feet, and neck, all parts of the body that will absorb the tanner more readily.
When you dry off, make sure you are pat dry dry instead of rub dry with a towel. Rubbing will remove your tan because your skin will be wet and soft. After your shower, be sure to moisturize your entire body.
If you do decide to dilute the fake tan, make sure you mix them completely together so you don’t end up with streaks and spots.
Work on one body part at a time, and wash your hands before moving on to the next area.
When you are ready to dress, don’t wear tight clothes or thick fabrics. Instead, put on cotton so your skin can breathe. The best thing to wear would be a cotton bath robe for a couple hours.
