10 Ways to Clean Off Self Tanner from Skin

Melanotan II is a popular non FDA-approved drug that is known to provide an effective tan, it also increases the level of color-producing pigments in the body. However, scientists have discovered that it possess adverse effects and makes the skin more susceptible to skin cancer and sun damage.

Want a sun-kissed glow to your face, without going through the hassle of sleeping in tanning beds or taking a sun bath? Well, you have an easy way out, use a self tanner―available in creams, sprays, and lotions―they give you a tanned look, and the best part is you can get it all by yourself, provided you follow the instructions properly.

Not to mention the fact that you save on your salon costs.

Well, after you get a tan, enjoy flaunting your body on the beach and parties, it's time to get your normal skin tone back. So how do you get rid of the self-tanning cream naturally or without having to visit the salon? Relax, help is at hand with the following tips provided by Buzzle.

Self tanner is easy to remove, but it takes a lot of diligence and patience on your part, after all, Rome was not built in a day. Many time, there are streaks and spots left while applying a self tanner, and you want to quickly get rid of them, because you don't want to ruin your look. Here are some proven methods to get rid of that fake tan easily at home.

There are times when we get so excited, that we use too much of a product at one place, lemon will be helpful to remove those spots and streaks. Apply this paste to the affected area, scrub that area a bit, gently though, keep it on for few minutes, and then wash it off. You can repeat the procedure but remember to moisturize your skin.

Another option is to cut a lemon in half and directly apply it over the affected area, leave it on for a while and then wash it off. Lemon is also known to get rid of freckles and acne marks.

Dip a soft or wash cloth in rubbing alcohol and apply it on the affected area; however, use this sparingly, because this stuff can be quite harsh on the skin. Remember to moisturize your skin after applying the rubbing alcohol since it dehydrates your skin. Too much of acetone, also known as nail polish remover, can damage your skin and can make it dry.

This stuff works best for areas like fingernails and toenails where, generally, the self tanner buildup is high. And, no matter how much you try to remove it with acetone, there is still some leftover near the cuticle area or under the nails, which can easily be cleaned if you soak your nails in denture cleaner. This stuff won't damage or dehydrate your skin dry.

Ankles, knees, elbows, and, wrists are dry areas of our body and they don't absorb self tanner like the rest of the skin. This means uneven patches and streaks, you can soak a cotton ball in hydrogen peroxide and gently dab it on the affected area until the tan disappears.

You can finally have your ME time by using this method, set aside some time from your busy schedule, and take a nice long warm bath. You can get into a tub or whatever suits you, use a scrub, a sugar scrub, much better than salt scrub, gently exfoliate your skin using this scrub and wash off and stay in the bath and enjoy.

Well if you have the time and patience for this, massage yourself with baby oil all over your body, leave it on for 10 minutes, or 30 minutes if you have time. Baby oil is very soft on skin, and it can reduce the discoloration to a great extent.

You can always try out various products over the counter, just ensure that you check their ingredients for harmful chemicals, and follow the applying instructions carefully. A point to remember though, even though some commercial OTC product do promise to remove the tan, do not expect instant results. You need to be patient, regaining you normal skin tone can be a slow process.

They say, beauty comes at a price, so true, but we ladies would do anything to look beautiful, even if we have to go that extra mile. These are the proven and easy methods, and there is only one key to all of them, Just Have Patience, the color won't disappear in just one go!