How to apply self tanner - buff the tricky spots

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Step 3: Buff the Tricky Spots
To avoid streaking around the feet and ankles, elbows, and knees, gently rub a damp washcloth over them as soon as you've finished applying the tanner. The minute you're done, wash your hands thoroughly (a little more sugar will help); you don't want orange palms to mar an otherwise perfect self-tanner application.