Wash freshly applied residue off your palms with soap and water. Once DHA colour has developed in the outermost skin layer, ordinary cleansing will not reliably remove it all at once.
How to remove self-tanner from hands and face
Wash freshly applied residue off your palms with soap and water. Once DHA colour has developed in the outermost skin layer, ordinary cleansing will not reliably remove it all at once.
Prepare the skin gently
Work on a darker edge rather than scrubbing the whole area. If your skin tolerates exfoliation, try a soft, damp cloth with light pressure, rinse with lukewarm water and moisturise. Stop if the skin stings or becomes irritated.
Removing colour from the face
Start with a mild facial cleanser. Do not use coarse body scrub on the face or combine several strong exfoliants. Extra exfoliation can irritate skin already using retinol or acne treatments; let the colour fade if you are unsure.
Aftercare and first use
Do not use acetone, household cleaners, lemon or baking soda mixtures to bleach the colour. Hot baths and repeated daily scrubbing are not necessary. Use suitable skin products and wait until irritation has settled before applying self-tanner again.
How to remove the colour – step by step
- 1Wash freshly applied residue off your palms with soap and water. Once DHA colour has developed in the outermost skin layer, ordinary cleansing will not reliably remove it all at once.
- 2Work on a darker edge rather than scrubbing the whole area. If your skin tolerates exfoliation, try a soft, damp cloth with light pressure, rinse with lukewarm water and moisturise. Stop if the skin stings or becomes irritated.
- 3Do not use acetone, household cleaners, lemon or baking soda mixtures to bleach the colour. Hot baths and repeated daily scrubbing are not necessary. Use suitable skin products and wait until irritation has settled before applying self-tanner again.