Okay, so, I’ve been getting a foot tan recently, and it’s been driving me crazy. I decided to do something about it. So I tried a few things I found online.
First, I tried to use some chlorine stuff. It was easy to find, you know, at any store. I mixed it up like the instructions said, soaked my feet in it for a while. It did feel like it was stripping some stuff off. I did this a couple of times, and I think it helped a bit, but my tan was still pretty visible.
Then I saw this thing about using a curd and gram flour mask. Sounds weird, right? But I was desperate. I mixed up some curd with gram flour, made this paste, and applied it to my feet. I left it on for like 20-30 minutes until it dried up. It felt kinda tight on my skin. After washing it off, my feet felt softer, but the tan, well, it was still there, just a bit lighter maybe.
I also found some tips about removing spray tan, which is not exactly what I had, but I thought, why not? I exfoliated my feet with a scrub. I used this gentle exfoliating glove too, to try and scrub away the tanned skin. I also tried using some lemon juice, which is supposed to be a natural bleaching agent. I rubbed lemon slices on my feet a few times, but honestly, I didn’t see much of a difference. And it kinda stung a bit, especially since I had been scrubbing my feet so much.
Prevention is key
After all this, I realized maybe I should just focus on not getting a tan in the first place. I started wearing these big hats when I’m out, and I try to cover up as much as possible. And sunscreen, yeah, that’s important. I got this SPF 30 sunscreen, broad-spectrum stuff. I slather it on every couple of hours. It’s a bit of a pain to keep reapplying, but it’s better than dealing with a tan, I guess.
- Use chlorine stuff – It kinda works, but not completely.
- Curd and gram flour mask – Made my feet soft, but didn’t do much for the tan.
- Exfoliating and lemon juice – Didn’t really see a difference, and it stung a little.
- Wear hats and cover up – Seems to be working so far.
- Sunscreen, SPF 30, reapply every 2 hours – Annoying, but necessary.
One more thing, I read somewhere that you should wait a bit after shaving or exfoliating before putting on fake tan. And maybe use less fake tan or a bit of lotion on your knees and elbows because those areas get darker. I haven’t tried fake tan on my feet, but it’s something to keep in mind if I ever do.
So, that’s my whole foot tan saga. It’s been a journey, let me tell you. I’m still figuring things out, but I think I’m getting there. If you have any tips or tricks, let me know in the comments!
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