How to Get Self Tanner Off Hands?

To fade a stain that's already there

1. Wash with soap to remove leftover product.
2. Rub lemon juice or a paste of baking soda + a little water or dish soap on the palms and between fingers for a few minutes (not on broken skin, and don't get lemon in the eyes).
3. Use a gentle scrub or washcloth — not sandpaper. The stain is in the top layer; it also wears off in a few days as skin sheds.
4. Rinse, then moisturizer; lemon is drying.
5. Repeat once a day rather than destroying the skin in one session.

What actually helps a little: diluted white vinegar, an oil massage then soap, some people use a dab of acetone-free polish remover on a cotton pad for tiny spots (drying; use sparingly).

What to skip: bleach, harsh drain cleaners, and scrubbing until you bleed. The tan is in the stratum corneum; it will slough.

Prevention: tanning mitts, a little barrier cream or oil on palms, or wash hands immediately after blending (while leaving the body to develop). Elbows and knuckles stain for the same dry-skin reason — extra blend or a lighter layer there.

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