Naturally, I'm pale-ish [kinda light honey coloured], but through the years, I've become much darker from sitting out in the sun, sports, etc. It seems weird, but I really hate it. Not only do I stand out completely from all my friends [I just noticed this today after looking at some pictures from a party, I actually started crying], but I also think the darker skin tone looks unattractive on me. It makes me feel, I dunno, uncomfortable. [Actually, I've always known that I was darker than my friends, but today it really hit me. I've never liked having a tan though.]
I figure this has to be somehow possible. I know, I know, many people would kill for a tan [probably all of my friends], but I don't want one.
Any help, comments, or advice you could give would be greatly appreciated. [Even if it's telling me that I'm an idiot for thinking this is possible.]
2007-03-11 14:05:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
To get rid of a tan, freckles, or scars do it the natural way. Some over the counter products are dangerous. People use this to get rid of tans all the time. Go to the grocery store and buy the following:
Lemons
brown sugar
chamomile tea (for sensitive skin)
olive oil
make sure you have sunscreen too!
Grade the lemon to get some lemon zest, then juice the lemon. Mix with the brown sugar.
Apply to skin for 15 min. Rinse with cold water (sorry). Apply a dot of olive oil to your face and neck. Only use the scrub 2x a week, but you can use the lemon tonic everyday. Only use the chamomile tea if your skin is sensitive. The Lemon is packed with vitamin C ,and citric acid, which lightens skin(cosmetic co. use lemons for their citric acid ). The sugar gently exfoliates removing dead skin cells which also makes your skin glow. The olive oil which contains vitamin E will give you a dewy look and rosy cheeks. I suggest using this recipe at night. If you use it during the day please use sunscreen.
Let me know how it works.
2007-03-11 18:01:47 · answer #1 · answered by LOVE 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I saw some stuff that lightens skin at walmart where the african-american hair products are. Also don't go in the sun much and wear sun block. Another thing expoliate. It not only makes your skin soft and even but it takes the dead skin off so your new skin won't be tan.
2007-03-12 00:21:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably just change your lifestyle to avoid the sun. Use one of those sun shade umbrellas. You may find them in a golf department or store. A lot of people have uneven skin areas. Like being able to tan well in one area, yet burn in another. Jog or walk in the evening, when the sun is much weaker. Also, remember, you need some sun, but not much though.
2007-03-11 21:11:31 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are some products out there that claim to be able to lighten your skin.. some work and some dont... most likely none will be amazingly effective.. sorry..
start making a habit of putting sunscreen on everyday.. that actaully is what people should do.. it keeps your skin healthy .. even do this in the winter
sorry if i couldnt be much help but you can try looking into some of those products and make a habit of the sunscreen
2007-03-11 21:25:37 · answer #4 · answered by curls 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is what my mom tells me ( she is good at medical stuff but she is not a doctor)
Wear sun block, long sleeves, drink white milk ( not chocolate, i dislike drinking that unless it's hot chocolate! :), stay out of the sun- stay indoors more often than you go outside, and i think that's it! My mom says if you drink white milk everyday, your skin gets a bit lighter, as long as you stay out of the sun. But i am asian so i have lighter skin than you, but i get dark easily( you should have seen my last year!) Don't bleach your skin!
2007-03-11 21:28:04 · answer #5 · answered by MiCh 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you truely want to whiten your skin you can try using a product called monobenzone. This product will start whitening your skin with as little as one week with regular use. My skin was very dark and I started using this product and now my skin is really light. If you want to try monobenzone I has attched a link to the website that sells it.
http://www.freewebs.com/puremonobenzonepower/index.htm
2007-03-11 21:36:48 · answer #6 · answered by tomeka f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
milk powder so good 4 u...
mix the milk powder with a Bit of Turmeric Powder & milk 2 make a thick Blend ...use it 4 just half hour...& eat Cabbage with cauliflower its gr8 ..... good luck sis
2007-03-11 21:45:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay out of the sun...its healthier anyway.....and always use some kind of extra strenght sunblock when you go outside.....either that or carry an umbrella.......
2007-03-11 21:10:31 · answer #8 · answered by groundhog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Use sublock when you go out
2. Use whitening scrub to make your skin flawless and look brighter
3. Build your self esteem, tan skin is great!
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2007-03-11 21:23:38 · answer #9 · answered by Cowy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can stay indoors more often until you get lighter again. I know that helps.
2007-03-11 21:10:23 · answer #10 · answered by Brownie-Girl 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋