body8 min
Spray Tan Creases at Elbows
Spray tan creases at elbows when extra color settles into dry folds. Moisturizing bends and blending the crease softens the dark line.
Part of body beauty fixes and creasing beauty fixes .
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What you'll need
- damp washcloth
- body lotion
- gradual tanner
- cotton swab
Why it happened
Elbows are dry and folded, so tanning solution collects there as the arm bends. The crease absorbs more color than the smoother surrounding skin, making a dark line.
The fix
- 1gently buff the dark crease with a damp washcloth
- 2apply body lotion to soften the elbow fold
- 3blend the edge with a cotton swab if the line is narrow
- 4use gradual tanner on the surrounding area if you need to even the fade
If it's still wrong
- Avoid harsh scrubbing that creates a pale patch around the dark line.
- Cover elbows with a thin layer of lotion before future tans.
Prevent next time
- Keep elbows straight while tan dries when possible.
- Apply barrier lotion to elbows, knees, ankles, and wrists.
Notes
Why this works
Self-tanner darkens dry, folded areas faster because more product settles there. The fix is controlled fading, not aggressive removal.
Softening the crease and blending the edge makes the tan look more even while it naturally wears down.
Substitutions
- gradual tanner→a small amount of regular tanner mixed with lotion
- cotton swab→corner of a damp towel
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