Are you wondering how to get fake tan off hands?

Fake tan offers a great solution to temporarily giving you a natural glowing tan, without having  to sit in the sun for hours and risking any damage caused by UV rays. It’s a much safer option than exposing your skin to the sun, or laying on a tanning bed. 

Over the years, Fake tan has had a bad reputation for being tricky to apply, going orange and patchy but also smelling. However, as times moved on, so has the product ingredients. Nowadays there are lots of different brands and types of tanners to chose from, that not only can benefit your skin health, but also to boost your confidence.

Sadly we don’t always get the application right, and no matter how much money you spend on a quality fake tan, it doesn’t always work out as perfect as you’d wished for. Dodgy orange hands, patchy wrists, bright orange elbows, knees and ankles are all common mistakes when self-tanning. 

Whatever your situation, I can guarantee you that I’ve experienced it a million times and so has many others. So, we’ve all been there and I can confidently tell you to stop spending money on lots of different types of fake tans, and focus on the technique of applying the products.

I’m here to provide you with a simple yet effective guide on how you can get the natural glow you want, without giving the secret away!

How To Get Fake Tan off Your Hands 

What if I told you, The best way to get fake tan off hands is actually to avoid it happening all together. You can simply do this by using a tanning mitt or latex gloves, and washing your hands after applying your tan. Another tip is an obvious one, but often missed. Simply just take your time – Take time to moisturise before hand, rub the product in properly and allow time for it to dry. 

Having said that, sometimes the situation is unavoidable and we need to find a home remedy quick fix to help get rid of orange and patchy wrists! Here are some ways you can do this

How to avoid fake tan mistakes

Top tip

Rub thoroughly and allow to dry: Be aware that although the product can stain your skin quickly, you might not see the streaks or patchy marks for a few hours. 

What not to do when tanning 

NEVER bleach your skin 

This was a popular thing to do at one stage, this is not ok and it will damage your skin.

Top tip: once you wash your palms with water, use a hand moisturiser all over the hand, to naturally blend in the tan product. This will help to avoid any harsh lines 

How to apply fake tan & avoid patchy skin

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