The exfoliating mitt all tan addicts need

As you may know, I’m a certified fake tan addict, so I’m always on the lookout for the best body exfoliator to help me get rid of my old tan and prepare for a fresh application each week. So when got my talons on the Mitten Black Medium Deep Exfoliating Body Mitt, I put it straight to use.
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The packaging looks really luxe, and when you open it up the mitt is wrapped in tissue paper, which I thought was a cute touch – it makes the whole experience feel like a bit of an indulgence, which is a great motivator for when you really need to scrub off your old, patchy AF tan, but reeeeally can’t be bothered. The package also contains a little instructions booklet that tells you exactly how to use the mitt.
The mitt is designed to exfoliate dead skin cells, leaving you with the glowy, fresh skin beneath. According to the instructions, the product is to be used in the bath or shower so that those dead skin cells get swept right down the drain. I was a bit sceptical when I read that – I mean, how much skin would I really be shedding? None of my other exfoliating mitts require access to a drain! – but after using the product, I totally agree that it’s a must.
This is the mitt close up – it looks like your average exfoliating mitt, but it’s not! It feels more like netting or mesh
I chose to use the mitt in the bath, and following the instructions, I started sweeping the mitt over my damp skin in a long, sweeping motion out of the water and I was amazed at what I saw – for the first time ever, a mitt had completely removed my tan in a single swipe! I could visibly see the dead skin cells peeling away and the renewed skin underneath, like some kind of magic.
The pic on the left is with my patchy old tan before exfoliating, and the pic on the right is the after. This was after just one swipe over my arm!
Another surprise I found as I worked my way over the rest of my skin was that even though the mitt was doing a bang-up job of removing the tan, it was nowhere near as coarse or scratchy as the exfoliation mitts I had been using. Considering how much more tan and skin it was removing than my regular mitt, this was very impressive.
After I had finished, my whole body felt smooth, soft and more than ready for a fresh coat of my favourite tan. I’m definitely going to continue using it, with or without without tan afterwards, each week to keep my skin looking young and feeling fresh. It’s a little on the higher end of pricing, but in my opinion it’s excellent for skin renewal and an absolute must-have!
Other body exfoliating mitts we love: LYCON LYCOmit Exfoliating Mitt, The Body Shop Exfoliating Gloves, Bondi Sands Exfoliating Glove.
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45 Member Comments
I have a similar mitt and it is definitely essential in ensuring your tan is not blotchy!
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Looks nice and easy to use
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I've never used a fake tan.
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It sounds like it does a good job, though my poor dry skin would probably be left feeling parched
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Used a mitt like this years ago to remove fine hairs - worked ok but left my skin soooo dry.
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I need this! Not for fake tan, but for the keratosis pilaris (bumpy skin) that I have on my legs and back of arms.
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Handy as it hate it when I using mitts that are scratchy or harsh on my skin.
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As someone who has never fake tanned and has no intention of doing so I'm lost in all the hype but if it's your scene, fine.
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Looks like a product I'll have to try! Doesn't look too harsh compared to other exfoliating products available.
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Looks like a very effective product
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Looks like it really works well
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This looks like a great product for those who fake tan.
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Easy for those who need it
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Looks like a great mitt!!! You can really see the difference...
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I don't do the tanning thing but this mitt looks like it would do a great job on my dry skin.
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Can you use this even if you don't fake tan?
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Funny, I had a talk with my work colleague about tanning products because one of our customers turned up looking....olive green!!! My work mate told me the story of her daughter and self tanning product, leaving stains everywhere she planted her body etc. I remember few years ago it was exactly what put me off of self tanning products, they made me feel dirty....
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Sounds like such an easy to use way to exfoliate the body. I use a brush but it’s pretty awkward and patchy.
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Could be handy with or without the fake tan
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Ok I need this. Full stop.
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This mitt sounds great - I don't tan but would love it to remove dead skin cells.
No reviews are up yet - I'm happy to test it out - I'll even fake tan!
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Can I use it just for making my skin super smooth? Without tanning thingies =D
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I don't fake tan, but I've used an exfoliating mitt from Eco Tan for a while & its not too bad. I do feel like the quality of the materials has decreased over time as I'm onto my 2nd mitt & mine already has a hole in the top of it, despite not owning it for too long. That said it does do a good job of sloughing off dead skin cells.
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I have never used one but probably should - my fake tan gets very patchy very quickly
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That sure looks like an effective mitt, but at $45 it sure is pricey!
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