Getting rid of a tan
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free skin care · Fri Sep 16, 2005 4:25 pm

Hi,

My face is a lot darker than my legs and arms, which rarely get any sun. How can I get rid of the tan on my face (other than just staying out of the sun)?

On a related note, what do you guys think about Lustra and other bleaching products with hydroquinone? I hear it can cause lots of problems but my derm has prescribed it.

What do you know about Vichy BiWhite or Dove's Double White?

Thanks.

free skin care · Fri Sep 16, 2005 4:26 pm

exfoliate... Smile

I don't like hydroquinone, but if it's prescribed by a dermatologist and you're getting follow up treatment it might be ok. Just make sure it's low concentration

free skin care · Fri Sep 16, 2005 6:20 pm

Hrm, maybe try exfoliting your face with a facial loofah? It might scrub away the upper layers of skin and make you appear a bit lighter. I would stay away from chemicals, a tan will fade on its own anyway.

Fri Sep 16, 2005 6:47 pm

Stay out of the sun, wear high SPF sunblock (even if you're trying to stay out of the sun) and use a good exfoliator. I would actually suggest the Dermalogica Microfoliant (with brightening ingredients) or something with glycolic acid in it (like the MD Formulations cleansers and scrub).

free skin care · Sat Sep 17, 2005 9:16 am

Thanks, guys!

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