How-to: Make a fake tan removal scrub
If you’ve ever self-tanned, you’ve had a fake tan fail at some point. It’s almost always right before a big night out, and it usually involves orange palms or streaky legs. F-A-I-L.
Don’t stress. All your need to fix your faux glow mishap is a homemade scrub of lemon and sugar.
So, why lemon and sugar? Well, lemon juice is naturally acidic and acts like a mild form of bleach, making it perfect for lifting away stubborn fake tan formulas. Sugar is an excellent exfoliant, so it’s very effective when mixed with lemon.
Ready to make your scrub? Check out the video above for the recipe and you’ll have the perfect tan in next to no time! Oh, and while you’re at it, homeheaven has shared their de-lish lemon, gin and ginger cocktail with us – may we suggest you sip on it while you get ready for your next girls night out?
If you don’t feel like watching the video, the recipe is below.
LEMON FAKE TAN REMOVAL SCRUB
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
Method:
Step 1. Mix ingredients together and massage into skin to remove fake tan.
Step 2. Rinse off with warm water.
Click HERE for homeheaven’s delicious lemon, gin and ginger cocktail!
Have you ever had a fake tan fail? Will you be try this scrub the next time you have a self-tan emergency?
45 Member Comments
Sounds great, and lemon is such a diverse super food. Just not great for the tooth enamel.
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This is a great DIY. I would possibly be careful with how much lemon juice is used though as it can cause sunburn if you are heading out in the sun straight after doing it.
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what a great easy idea, sooi easy and affordable.
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I have a lemon tree which is kind of struggling this year, but it is starting to bounce back. What a great way to use up lemons, be cost effective....and effective! Great video BH!
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What such a great idea to make a fake tan removal scrub for yourself. Just fabulous really!
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Thanks for the info on the sugar lemon tan removal scrub, very good.
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This is a really great idea! I might add in a bit of baby oil too, just to ensure optimal fake tan removal :)
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such a cheap alternative- great for a body scrub
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I want to try fake tanning, so it'll be good to have this recipe on hand.
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handy to have if it gets too dark
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I prefer skin being its natural colour, so I don't do fake tans. However, I always love DIY beauty recipes.
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Sounds great! Most fake tans make me orange. Not s good look!
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Great little tip...and great acting girls...LOL!
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Fantastic idea, will defiantly be useful for the next time I make a mistake with fake tan!
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great inexpensive advice to solve a pesky issue with self tan disasters
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Good tips, sounds like it is easy to follow...........another on to try.
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I have had many a fake tan fail, particularly when I was younger and just starting to figure out how to apply it. Patchy knees, elbows, ankles. Gosh it was a mess haha!
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i'm glad i don't have to bother with this as i have naturally tan skin :)
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