Skin tanning, a common problem these days, needs special treatment. UV radiation is the main cause of making your color fade and dull. Are you also suffering from this?
Let’s read till the end to explore a few ways to avoid this depressive state.
Exfoliation:
Gently exfoliating with a homemade or store-bought scrub can help lighten the tone of your skin by removing dead skin cells on the surface. Just be careful to avoid the sun once you exfoliate. Dead skin cells can help protect against the sun. Once you remove them, you’re more susceptible to sunburn, tanning, and skin damage.
Turmeric:
This bright yellow spice is used as a skin lightener for a long time. Turmeric may also help protect against sun damage when included in a cream. It also improves the skin’s hydration and natural protective oils.
Use face wash or makeup remover immediately after a turmeric mask or topical application to help remove residue.
Aloe vera:
It turns out this sunburn salve is more than a powerful, anti-inflammatory skin soother. Aloe vera lowers the release of melanin and reduces pigmentation. Melanin is the main pigment that causes the color to darken day by day.
Lemon juice:
Lemon is one of the most popularly touted home remedies for getting rid of a tan, but it should not be used undiluted on the skin. Lemon juice or citric acid lightens skin. Lemon juice or slices of the lemon itself may help remove dead skin, but it can also be irritating.
Skin-lightening products:
Many skin-lightening creams and treatments are now available over the counter. You should buy the products having any of the following ingredients in it.
- Vitamin c
- Glycolic acid
- A retinoid such as retinol, tretinoin, adapalene gel, or tazarotene
- Kojic acid
- Azelaic acid
These active ingredients can help lighten an existing tan or dark spots by exfoliating the skin and encouraging new cell growth.
Some of them can also help slow the production of melanin to help prevent or reduce dark spots. However, it’s important to use only one product with a single active ingredient at a time to prevent irritation or other side effects.
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r. Sayyam Azam is a certified dermatologist who has specialized in Clinical Dermatology (Pakistan) and Aesthetic Medicine (US). During her specialization, she was involved in multiple clinical as well as aesthetic dermatological procedures such as botox, fillers, and chemical peels. As a licensed dermatologist, she is now running a state-of-the- art Aesthetic Center (The Face Clinic) in Multan, Pakistan.
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