Ah yes… fake tan removal.
The part nobody talks about until they’re aggressively scrubbing their ankles in the shower questioning every life decision they’ve ever made 😫
Whether your tan is fading weirdly, clinging to your knees for dear life or you’re just ready for a fresh layer of bronze… removing old fake tan can feel like a full-time job if you’re doing it wrong.
Luckily, it doesn’t have to be that dramatic 👀
Here’s the easiest way to remove fake tan properly without destroying your skin in the process.
Step 1: Don’t Remove Your Tan Too Early
This is the BIGGEST mistake people make.
Most fake tans are designed to last around 7–10 days depending on:
• your skin
• prep + aftercare
• hydration
• the formula itself
(No, your tan probably won’t still be super dark by day 10… but there should still be some colour left on the skin.)
If you try removing your tan too early, it’s going to fight backÂ
The sweet spot for easier removal is usually around day 7+ once the tan has naturally started breaking down.
Step 2: Use A Tan Remover First
Before you start scrubbing your skin like you’re sanding furniture…
Apply a tan remover over the body around 5 minutes before exfoliating.
Tan removers help break down the fake tan so it lifts from the skin way easier and more evenly.
Our Tan Remover + Primer is packed with skin-loving ingredients to help:
• loosen old tan
• hydrate the skin
• soothe irritation
• prep your skin for your next tan
Because your skin barrier should be kept in perfect condition
Step 3: Ditch The Scrubs
Honestly? Exfoliating mitts work WAY better than scrubs for fake tan removal.
Coffee scrubs and sugar scrubs sound cute in theory… but they’re usually full of oils that make the exfoliation less precise and harder to control.
An exfoliating mitt gives you:
• better grip
• more control
• more even removal
• easier access to stubborn areas like ankles, wrists and knees
Basically… less effort, less mess and less shower rage
The Biggest Tip?
Stop trying to remove your fake tan before it’s actually ready to come off.
You’ll save yourself SO much unnecessary scrubbing, patchiness and frustration.