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Tan lines can be quite polarizing.
Some love the remnants of a faintbikinioutline while others will do everything in their power to avoid them.
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To do this, she recommends using a clean washcloth and body scrub.
Lighten With Baking Soda
Is there anything baking soda can’t do?
Apparently not, as the kitchen staple is also a well-known tool for toning down a tanning mishap.
Hot water will also open up pores to release any leftover self-tanning agents.
Leave on for eight hours (or overnight), and then shower it off."
Once dry, look to see if your lines are even.
If so, leave them be.
If not, she says to use a gentle exfoliator to soften the lines' appearance.
Let the mask sit for 20 to 30 minutes before wiping it off.
Don’t have a blender?
Vargas says it’s possible for you to also apply slices of potatoes to your skin for similar results.
Not into DIY treatments?
Look to body andskincare productsthat don’t skimp on vitamin C for similar results.
Conceal With Body Makeup
When all else fails, reach for foundation, says estheticianGraceanne Svendsen.
Set the makeup with powder to avoid smears and smudges, and you’re good to go.
Once the skin is slippery and supple, buff away the tan with an exfoliating mitt for extra power.
We likeLoving Tan Tan Removing Glove.
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