First off, let’s just get this straight: that gorgeous bronze glow ain’t free. There’s gonna be *some* transfer. The question is, how bad is it gonna be? And how much do you, like, actually *care*? I mean, if you’re rocking a vintage silk gown, yeah, you’re gonna care. If you’re just chilling in your old sweats? Probably not so much.
See, the thing is, the cosmetic color in that spray tan (or self-tanner lotion, mousse, whatever your jam is) *can* definitely rub off. Especially if you’ve just applied it. Think of it like… foundation. You wouldn’t rub your face all over your white shirt right after putting it on, would you? (Okay, maybe you would, no judgment. But you *shouldn’t*).
And darker fabrics? Honestly, you’re probably golden (pun intended!). Unless it’s a super light shade, you probably won’t even notice a thing. But white or pale clothes? That’s where you gotta be careful. Like, *really* careful.
So, what can you do to minimize the damage? Well, obviously, let that stuff dry properly. I know, I know, it’s boring waiting around naked while you air-dry. But trust me, it’s better than scrubbing your favorite tee later. Also, loose clothing is your best friend. Tight clothes rubbing against your newly tanned skin? Recipe for disaster, my friend.
And if, *heaven forbid*, you do get stains? Don’t panic! Act fast! Like, *immediately*. Don’t let that stuff sit there and set. I’ve heard hydrogen peroxide can work on light-colored clothes (test it first, obvi!), but honestly, sometimes you just gotta accept defeat. There’s a reason I have a “tanning” wardrobe of old, dark clothes that I don’t care about, lol. It’s just easier that way.
Oh, and one last thing: read the care label on your clothes! Seriously. I know, it’s boring. But different fabrics react differently. You don’t want to accidentally shrink your favorite sweater while trying to get rid of a tan stain. Trust me, been there, done that, bought the smaller size sweater (and then cried when it didn’t fit anyway).
