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Nottingham Post
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Rachel Pugh

This fake tan removal hack only costs £1 and will clean your skin in just SECONDS

A woman's hack for removing fake tan in a matter of seconds - and for only £1 - has become an internet sensation.

Anyone who regularly uses spray tan could tell you how difficult it can sometimes be to remove - especially one it reaches that awkward, streaky stage.

It seems there is always one annoying section that doesn't want to budge, no matter how hard you scrub, writes the Manchester Evening News .

But there is hope, in the form of one Twitter user.

Lauren Souness claims she's found a way to remove fake tan in just seconds - and it's easily affordable too.

Posting on  Twitter, Lauren, from Edinburgh, shared a picture of a standard fillable washing up sponge, writing: “To all my tanning friends... Bondi sands tan remover in one of these little scrubbers takes your tan off in minutes girls legit seconds!”

Since the tweet was posted it has been shared almost 2,000 times, and liked over 14,500 times.  

Fake tanners have also been rushing to share their own experiences.  

“Omg I just tried this and it’s actually so good!! Game Changer!” said one social media user. 

Another wrote: “You just need to make sure that you leave it on your skin for 5-10 mins to fully soak in and then wash off in the shower - for those stubborn after tan areas it works best when you scrub off with exfoliating mitts/gloves or a dry body brush."

Lauren's £1.50 hack for removing fake tan has gone viral (Supplied/Lauren Souness)

Fillable washing up sponges are currently being sold for £1 at Asda , while Bondi Sands Tan Eraser is on offer for £11.95 at FeelUnique.

According to Lauren, the white washing-up sponges are gentler on the skin than those with a green sponge, so this is important to keep in mind.  

If you have sensitive skin you should avoid hard scrubbing, as this could lead to the skin becoming agitated and sore. 

Before trying the hack, it’s a good idea to test a small amount on the skin to ensure no reactions are caused.

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