I used to have a brighter skin complexion......?

Question

2 years ago, I used to have a brighter skin complexion and now I've got a tan. I don't understand how I got a tan, I mean I hardly even go out in the sun and if I do, I always wear sunscreen. Well I compared my pictures from 2 years ago and from this year and I look darker. Is there any way to get back to my original complexion because I hate the tan and nor am I a fan of tanning. Also, can anyone please help me with my other question since I didn't get many replies...thanx.
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Answer 1

Try some natural remedies that you can make at home. For example, lemon juice lightens your skin. You can try rubbing a half of a lemon on your face twice a week and keep it on for 15 minutes then wash it off. Also, you can try Oxy-Bleach which you should be able to get at any departmental store. It helps lighten skin as you bleach, PLUS it lightens your facial hair if you have any.

Also, for tans, you can rub a slice of tomato on your tan, but this you got to do for an entire month, everyday, and though it works, I personally don't like it coz I don't like tomatoes.

Remember, be patient, coz these are natural remedies, and it takes time to work.

Also, look at other natural recipes at http://www.beauty-tips.com
Hope it helps.
GoodLuck!

Answer 2

i dont know your race but regardless sun damage shows up years later.i would guess you havent been using sun screen faithfully.what you need to do and this is the best (other than laser and other expensive in office treatment)is get Retin A or tretinoin .its the same thing. Retin A is just a brand name.i ll advise you to get a dermatologists opinion first.( use a good sunscreen in conjuntion from now onwards even for one minute of sun exposure).what this Retin A will do is remove all the damaged skin and make your skin behave healthy.your skin will be so radiant you wont believe it.it will work on the hyperpigmentaion you are concerned about beautifully but you have to be very patient.i should mention its very drying.quite unpleasant in the begining but its worth it.its also used for wrinkles and acne.this is not a cosmetic its a drug it really does what its specified for.its a prescription but you can get it on the net with no prescription avoid it if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.go see a doctor skin lighteners like kojic acid and hydroquinone will lighten the skin but they wont treat it and if you do not use a sunscreen with either of these you will notice you'll get dark and end up even darker than you originally were.so the most important thing for you to understand is that sunsreen is very important in order to get maximum positive results with all these products even Retin A.
I HOPE I'VE BEEN OF SOME HELP
GOOD LUCK

Answer 3

sweetie i think its just apart of you growing up. i remember 2years ago and there are many things on me that never looked the way they do today...

maybe if you try something like a complexion brightening cream that will do the trick, there are many brands out their and i know that Julique has one. good luck.