Exfoliate your skin with a loofah before applying sunless tanning lotions to avoid uneven application of color. Apply to skin in thin layers wherever you want color. Avoid getting product on hair or eyebrows because it can color hair. To avoid staining clothing, wait about 30 minutes for the product to dry before putting on clothes. Try wearing dark clothing to avoid staining.
Tanning lotion tends to get applied unevenly to areas such as elbows, ankles, and knees.
To remove excess and avoid uneven darkening, wipe over joints and creases with a wet cotton pad. Wash your hands thoroughly so you don't have tanned palms. Don't shave, bathe, or swim for at least an hour after applying the product. Use a makeup sponge to apply tanner to the face.