Why would this be and what could I do to lighten it up just a bit?
Thanks.
2006-09-20 09:50:27 · 13 answers · asked by Mont B 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Just use a lotion with shimmer. It will give the illusion that your body is all one shade.
2006-09-20 09:53:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could be from a number of factors. Including increased exposure to sunlight in these areas or a sun sensitivity increase due to medications such as birth control pills or antibiotics. Also, people with darker skin such as african americans, hispanics and asians often experience hyperpigmentation a.k.a. discoloration resulting from a variety of causes: acne, insect bites, scratches or abrasions.
There are moisturizers and lotions on the market which contain ingredients like vitamin E, cocoa butter, or hydroquinone cream which can lighten, brighten or "fade"skin discolorations. Besides that, simply tanning the rest of your body may do the trick.
2006-09-20 10:14:37 · answer #2 · answered by DewaynesAngel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try wearing sun screen on your arms and legs until they lighten up or tan the rest of your body
2006-09-20 09:53:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they're probably out in the sun the most. you can get a tan instead of lightening your legs and arms.
2006-09-20 09:52:08 · answer #4 · answered by Snki55ed Princess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's cuz you probably wear short sleeve shirts and shorts a lot, meaning your arms and legs have gotten a tan. it'll lighten up in the winter time, or you can wear long sleeves and long pants, but tan your midsection :)
2006-09-20 09:53:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that it's probably just more exposure to the sun. If you want to lighten them apply lemon juice to them. it's a natural, mild bleach (definately safe for applying to skin).
2006-09-20 09:53:29 · answer #6 · answered by abby00uk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably just color built up from gradual sun exposure. Wear high SPF sunscreen every day and that bit of tan should fade.
2006-09-20 12:17:50 · answer #7 · answered by mockingbird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its called a farmers tan. The areas that get constant exposure will be darker then those constantly covered. If you do not like it you can fake and bake (aka go to tanning booth).
BTW...some guys like tan lines. It means we are seeing something that is usually covered.....grrrr.
2006-09-20 09:59:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
you could use fake tan on thr lighter bits,
otherwise seek medical advice ont his matter xx
the doc may have prducts that will be tested and be okay for your se xxx
2006-09-20 10:00:02 · answer #9 · answered by amber1234 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop wearing shorts and short sleeve shirts. OR go to a tanning salon and try and balance everything out.
2006-09-20 09:58:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋