Many of us have been in this situation before you buy a self tanning product and overuse it, you stay out in the sun all day forgetting you are wearing no sun block and in the end you turn out orange or to tan for your liking. I’ve seen this situation one to many times with myself as well as with my four sisters your stuck with a dark tan you do not like. Those tans can be hard to get rid of but there are things you can do to help it along.

Lemon Slices

The method I use most is rubbing lemon slices on my skin to get rid of a dark tan. The acid in the lemon actually helps the skin peel off quicker helping your tan become lighter and lighter. Cut one lemon into rounds pieces and take them into the shower with you. Before soaping your body rub the lemon on the parts of your body that you want to lighten, rub each body part for at least 1-2 minutes. Rinse the lemon off and wash your body with soap. Do this everyday until you start seeing a significant difference. If you use this method be sure not to go into the sun for at least 1 hour or your skin will actually tan more. Be sure to moisturize afterwords.
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Exfoliating

My other favorite method which I use in conjunction with the lemon slices is exfoliating. It removes the dead skin on your body peeling away at your tan. One of my favorites is the St. Ives apricot exfoliate. It has a lot of beads in it which really help in peeling away your dead skin which the tan turns into. If you are using with the above method to get rid of your dark tan apply the lemon first, than exfoliate, than rinse and wash with soap and water. If you only want to to use the exfoliater than I would suggest using it about ten minutes after going into the shower being sure to cover the areas with the dark tan well, rinse off with warm water and than soap like normal. Be sure to moisturize when you are done.

Tomato & Cucumber Juice

I know this one sounds a little crazy but the acids in tomato’s and cucumbers actually help to rid the skin of a dark tan. Pour some tomato juice into a glass with an even amount of cucumber juice. Mix them together and apply to it to the dark tan areas you are trying to get rid of. Leave it on for about 4 minutes and than wash it off with soap and water. Be sure to moisturize when finished.

We all hate those tans that we didn’t intend on getting or the ones that are so uneven we do not want people to even see us but rest assure there are ways you can help fix them and make your skin look better. Following a regular regimen of whatever method you choose is key. You have to be consistent with trying to rid yourself of that unwanted dark tan otherwise it could take weeks even months for it to go away on it’s own.