Tanned by swimming in outdoor pool

by Aashika
(India)

I joined swimming classes some 12 days back. I am from India and have a fair(if not very fair) complexion. Now my skin has turned very dark and I assume its due to some tan or chlorine.
I haven't applied any cream or any remedy. I swim from morning 9:00 - 11:30. I have stopped swimming now, can I regain my original skin color. My entire body is now darkened and I am very depressed seeing myself on mirror. Is there any cure for this ?? Can I get back my original skin color ??How long will it take ??

Answer:
19 December 2007

Hi Aashika, yes you can regain your original fair skin color. Results will vary per one's unique skin sensitivity. But your chances are good. You can follow these regimen -

Directions:
Black Soap - as daily facial wash, leave on face for 1-3 minutes daily. A week thereafter, increase leave on time to 2-10 minutes.
Papaya Soap - as daily body wash, same leave on time as black soap.
Whitening Lotion - apply at night on neck, arms, legs, underarms, inner thighs, body where lightening is needed.
Whitening Cream - most potent of all. Apply on face (to include the dark spots) daily at night, dark elbows, knees or targeted dark body spots.

NOTE: 15 minutes after applying the lotion and cream, apply your favorite facial and body moisturizers. This will keep skin hydrated and supple while in the skin lightening process. At daytime, apply sunscreen (a MUST), SPF 45 or better. Remember, whether you use the skin lighteners daily or not, the moisturizers and sunscreen should be used DAILY.

Don't overuse ok? If you experience uncomfortable burning sensation because of the peeling process, simply lessen the frequency of usage of the products until you're comfortable with them.

As an option, you can take 1000mg of Vitamin C supplements to reinforce the skin lightening effect.

The above regimen follows this logic -
1. Skin lighteners will make skin fairer
2. Sunscreen will prevent further darkening
3. Moisturizers will keep skin rosy
4. Vitamin C enhances the lightening effect

Hope that helps. :-)

Maria