By doing the most responsible and healthiest thing for your skin, you are assuring a better future which is why, you have probably chosen to tan with the help of a tinted cream, mousse, spray or gel product. However, there might come a time, when there is a slight streak or shade problem, which you would like to remove. This is when your arsenal of home remedies should be at the ready, as well as the knowledge of how to remove sunless tanner.
Whether the problem is an incorrect color, or you have beautifully tanned skin, but your palms are as brown as the rest of your body, there are quite a few safe and gentle products that you could logically try before panicking! Once you have applied the self tanning product, immediately wash your hands with warm soapy water to rid your hands of any unwanted color. Better still, use silicone gloves to apply the tan evenly and eliminate the chance of brown palms.
If you feel you have used the incorrect shade or tone for your skin and would like to decrease the intensity of the color immediately, there are a few things you could try. The quicker you realize your mistake, the easier the product will fade when just applied. Don't panic though, try to stay calm and focused on the task at hand.
The technology that makes up the browning products, is very advanced, and nowhere near the orange tingeing disastrous types found a decade or so ago. Sometimes though, there can be a light color misunderstanding, and the results can seem darker than expected. This is easily remedied by taking long soaking warm baths, allowing the skin to soften. In conjunction with this, exfoliate gently, thereby rubbing off the outer-most layer of skin, and along with it a little of the color.
The results should be quite pleasing, and immediate. If not severe enough though, try adding a little baking soda to the water and soaking again. Moisturize after exfoliation, to keep the skin hydrated, soft and smooth. Be careful though, no to be too rough or vigorous, as you don't want to end up with raw, painful skin, which is now longer only too tanned, but glowingly red as well!
This eliminates the chance of getting the color anywhere else, and also stops the reaction on the skin, since the product has been washed away. Prevention is better than cure in this case. If you find that there is a blotch at the wrist or anywhere prominent, try rubbing it with a soft cotton wool ball and some acetone. Clean off thoroughly and moisturize the area, since it has a very drying effect on the skin.
Toothpaste, that has the whitening agents in it, is a wonderful product to use. It is powerful and can eliminate any unwanted orange palms quickly and efficiently. Acetone also works wonders, but is rather drying and harsh on the skin. If you feel you would like to try it, then only use it in small measured amounts with a soft cotton wool pad. If all else fails, keep exfoliating kindly, and remember to moisturize continuously.
No matter how bad you think the results of the self tanning project, there is a way to lighten the effects and also to rid you of visible mistakes. The instructions are important for a professional outcome, so be sure to study them well and follow the guide as closely as possible. With a little research prior to slathering it on, you will make an educated choice as to which should deliver an even and silky, natural-looking tan. Now you are ready to take on the task with confidence and vigor, to reveal the most beautiful you ever.
Whether the problem is an incorrect color, or you have beautifully tanned skin, but your palms are as brown as the rest of your body, there are quite a few safe and gentle products that you could logically try before panicking! Once you have applied the self tanning product, immediately wash your hands with warm soapy water to rid your hands of any unwanted color. Better still, use silicone gloves to apply the tan evenly and eliminate the chance of brown palms.
If you feel you have used the incorrect shade or tone for your skin and would like to decrease the intensity of the color immediately, there are a few things you could try. The quicker you realize your mistake, the easier the product will fade when just applied. Don't panic though, try to stay calm and focused on the task at hand.
The technology that makes up the browning products, is very advanced, and nowhere near the orange tingeing disastrous types found a decade or so ago. Sometimes though, there can be a light color misunderstanding, and the results can seem darker than expected. This is easily remedied by taking long soaking warm baths, allowing the skin to soften. In conjunction with this, exfoliate gently, thereby rubbing off the outer-most layer of skin, and along with it a little of the color.
The results should be quite pleasing, and immediate. If not severe enough though, try adding a little baking soda to the water and soaking again. Moisturize after exfoliation, to keep the skin hydrated, soft and smooth. Be careful though, no to be too rough or vigorous, as you don't want to end up with raw, painful skin, which is now longer only too tanned, but glowingly red as well!
This eliminates the chance of getting the color anywhere else, and also stops the reaction on the skin, since the product has been washed away. Prevention is better than cure in this case. If you find that there is a blotch at the wrist or anywhere prominent, try rubbing it with a soft cotton wool ball and some acetone. Clean off thoroughly and moisturize the area, since it has a very drying effect on the skin.
Toothpaste, that has the whitening agents in it, is a wonderful product to use. It is powerful and can eliminate any unwanted orange palms quickly and efficiently. Acetone also works wonders, but is rather drying and harsh on the skin. If you feel you would like to try it, then only use it in small measured amounts with a soft cotton wool pad. If all else fails, keep exfoliating kindly, and remember to moisturize continuously.
No matter how bad you think the results of the self tanning project, there is a way to lighten the effects and also to rid you of visible mistakes. The instructions are important for a professional outcome, so be sure to study them well and follow the guide as closely as possible. With a little research prior to slathering it on, you will make an educated choice as to which should deliver an even and silky, natural-looking tan. Now you are ready to take on the task with confidence and vigor, to reveal the most beautiful you ever.
By Haywood Hunter