What Colors Look Good on Tan Skin
Fake tan is a safe way to achieve a golden glow, but if you find yourself scrubbing off the remains of your colour in the shower a few days later to no avail, then listen up!
Whether your fake tan has gone totally wrong or your colour has turned a little scaly, we've got the expert top tips that will help you remove your self-tanner like a pro.
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We spoke to Rachel Lewis, Head of Training and Education at Vita Liberata and Michaella Bolder, St Tropez's Skin Finishing Expert, to bring you their fake tan removal hacks...
How to remove fake tan
First up, you'll need a good exfoliating scrub. Whether you choose a chemical exfoliator, a physical exfoliator or a mix of both, you want something that's going to break down the tanning product on your skin.
Shop physical exfoliators
Macadamia & Papaya Radiance Body Scrub
Elemental Herbology
£16.00
Incredible Spreadable Ginger Body Scrub
Guerande Salt Exfoliating Body Balm, £25
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"Work the scrub into dry skin, focusing specifically on the areas of tan you want to remove," Rachel said.
If you're using a physical exfoliator, Rachel added that it's important to use it on dry skin. A common mistake is scrubbing wet skin, which does not cause enough of an abrasive effect to lift the tan. But remember to be gentle, as it's important to make sure you don't scrub so much you hurt your skin.
Shop chemical exfoliators
Over it Magic Self-Tan Eraser
Glyco Water Self-Tan Eraser Exfoliating Tan Remover
Prep & Maintain Tan Remover Mousse
"After you've worked the exfoliator well into dry skin, rinse it off in the shower," said Rachel.
If you've got a little more time, Michaella suggests having a bath and soaking in essential oils.
"Apply a tan remover over the areas you wish to remove colour, and wait for about five to 10 minutes. Then, get into a hot bath with essential oils and scrub your skin with a tan remover mitt to buff and lift away the colour."
Lookfantastic
Tan Remover Mitt
St. Tropez lookfantastic.com
£5.40
When it comes to preventing your tan from becoming patchy in the first place, Rachel said it's important to look for hydrating tanning products.
"Use tanning products that are extremely hydrating and free from alcohol to ensure a natural, even fade. They don't dry the skin out and create that 'snake skin' effect'," Rachel said.
Shop our GHI top-rated body tanners
Advanced Pro Formula Develop 5 in 1 Tanning Mousse
Medium Self-Tanning Water
Instant Tan Face and Body Lotion
So, there you have it – a super easy and simple way to remove your fake tan and get your skin ready for your next self-tanning session.
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What Colors Look Good on Tan Skin
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