1. Create a duplicate of your image. | ![]() |
| 2. Delete everything except the skin. Erase the detail sections with 30-50% opacity eraser. | ![]() |
3. Selection the layer (CTRL+click on layer) and run >Filter>Noise>Median. | ![]() |
4. Change the Layer Mode to Luminosity - The Opacity is at 100% and needs to be turned down for a more realistic look. | ![]() |
| 5. The Opacity (?) has been brought down to 65% | ![]() |
Extra Tip #1 You could also duplicate the "skin" layer and change the Layer Mode to Soft Light for a warmer feel. | ![]() |
Extra Tip #2 Or create an quick tan by changing the second skin layer to Multiply. (bring the Opacity down to less than 50%) | ![]() |
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