How to Get Rid of Sun Tanned Skin
There are countless products out on the market to give people darker, tanned skin. You can even pay a good amount of money to lay in a bed and get a fake suntan. Unfortunately, not everybody likes this look. Perhaps you're trying to get rid of a tan line or just want lighter skin. There are different products and home remedies you can try to solve this very problem.
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Purchase a skin whitening cream at your local store. Skin whitening creams work in the same way as tanning lotions. To ensure effectiveness, make sure that the cream contain hydroquinone as a primary ingredient. Read the directions and apply accordingly.
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Use lemon juice to naturally lighten skin. To do this, buy a lemon and cut it in half. From inside a shower or bathtub, message the lemon on the surface of your skin. Apply for 5 to 10 minutes to remove a darker tan. Rinse thoroughly. Avoid repeated applications. Twice a week is sufficient.
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Buy and use sunscreen with a high SPF. This will help to prevent increasing the intensity of the tan. Apply liberally to the face and shoulders, arms and legs.
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Wear clothing to cover up your body. Wear long sleeves and pants, or use a hat to shade your face from sunlight.
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Stay out of direct sunlight during “peak” hours. Stay out of the sun from 10 am to 3 pm during the summer and spring.
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Give it time. Your skin will naturally lose pigment after several few weeks of little to no sun exposure.
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