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# Go for a swim, in an indoor chlorinated pool preferably. Swimming can help fade sun tan and fake tan. If stubborn patches of real or fake tan remain despite your exfoliating, consider hitting your local pool. The chemicals added to the pool water, such as chlorine, will help to strip fake tan from the skin, leaving you streak free.<ref name="marie">http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/blogs/cassie-steer/544254/how-to-remove-fake-tan-in-5-easy-steps.html</ref> | # Go for a swim, in an indoor chlorinated pool preferably. Swimming can help fade sun tan and fake tan. If stubborn patches of real or fake tan remain despite your exfoliating, consider hitting your local pool. The chemicals added to the pool water, such as chlorine, will help to strip fake tan from the skin, leaving you streak free.<ref name="marie">http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/blogs/cassie-steer/544254/how-to-remove-fake-tan-in-5-easy-steps.html</ref> | ||
#*Try to swim for at least an hour, to give the pool water enough time to do its thing. Don't just splash around, do as many lengths of the pool as you can throughout the hour. This will provide a great cardio workout! Two bird, one stone. | #*Try to swim for at least an hour, to give the pool water enough time to do its thing. Don't just splash around, do as many lengths of the pool as you can throughout the hour. This will provide a great cardio workout! Two bird, one stone. | ||
| − | # Use hair removal cream. Hair removal creams can be used to remove particularly resistant patches of fake tan. This is due to the fact that hair removal creams contain chemicals that break down substances in the fake tan, allowing it to be easily wiped away. All you need to do is apply a light layer of the hair removal cream to the patchy or streaky tan you want to remove, let it sit for about ten seconds, then wipe it away with a cleansing wipe or damp towel.<ref>http://www.beautylish.com/a/vcjxi/how-to-remove-a-fake-spray-tan</ref> | + | # Use hair removal cream. Hair removal creams can be used to remove particularly resistant patches of fake tan. This is due to the fact that hair removal creams contain chemicals that break down substances in the fake tan, allowing it to be easily wiped away. All you need to do is apply a light layer of the hair removal cream to the patchy or streaky tan you want to remove, let it sit for about ten seconds, then wipe it away with a cleansing wipe or damp towel.<ref name="rf5745">http://www.beautylish.com/a/vcjxi/how-to-remove-a-fake-spray-tan</ref> |
#*Obviously the main use of these creams is to remove hair, so don't use this technique on any areas of the body where you may wish to keep your hair -- such as arms. | #*Obviously the main use of these creams is to remove hair, so don't use this technique on any areas of the body where you may wish to keep your hair -- such as arms. | ||
#*People with sensitive skin may not react well to these creams, so do a patch test on a small area of skin, such as on your wrist, before applying it all over. Hair removal creams designed for the body should ''never'' be used on the face. | #*People with sensitive skin may not react well to these creams, so do a patch test on a small area of skin, such as on your wrist, before applying it all over. Hair removal creams designed for the body should ''never'' be used on the face. | ||
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#*Skin lightening creams are available over-the-counter and by prescription. The safest, most effective lightening creams usually contain either steroids or retinoic acid (a form of vitamin A) as their active ingredient. Other creams use natural ingredients such as arbutin, kojic acid and azelaic acid. | #*Skin lightening creams are available over-the-counter and by prescription. The safest, most effective lightening creams usually contain either steroids or retinoic acid (a form of vitamin A) as their active ingredient. Other creams use natural ingredients such as arbutin, kojic acid and azelaic acid. | ||
#*Hydroquinone is the active ingredient in a number of effective skin lightening products, available over-the-counter and (in stronger percentages) by prescription in the US. However, hydroquinone has been banned in many European and Asian countries due to links with cancer, so consult with your doctor before using. | #*Hydroquinone is the active ingredient in a number of effective skin lightening products, available over-the-counter and (in stronger percentages) by prescription in the US. However, hydroquinone has been banned in many European and Asian countries due to links with cancer, so consult with your doctor before using. | ||
| − | #*Mercury is the active ingredient in some skin lighteners made in Asia. The use of such products can lead to mercury poisoning, which can have very serious side effects, including the death of unborn children. The sale of mercury products is banned in the U.S., however be sure to check the labels of all skin lightening products before using, just to be safe.<ref>http://www.webmd.com/beauty/face/skin-lightening-products?page=1</ref> | + | #*Mercury is the active ingredient in some skin lighteners made in Asia. The use of such products can lead to mercury poisoning, which can have very serious side effects, including the death of unborn children. The sale of mercury products is banned in the U.S., however be sure to check the labels of all skin lightening products before using, just to be safe.<ref name="rf5746">http://www.webmd.com/beauty/face/skin-lightening-products?page=1</ref> |
# Keep skin hydrated. Keeping your skin well hydrated encourages this important organ to work at full capacity, increasing cell turnover and allowing skin to rejuvenate itself. These processes will help a natural tan to fade more quickly. You can hydrate your skin internally, by drinking plenty of water and eating fresh fruit and vegetables, or externally, by regularly applying a rich moisturizer (preferably one with natural fruit acids to aid with tan removal) all over the body. | # Keep skin hydrated. Keeping your skin well hydrated encourages this important organ to work at full capacity, increasing cell turnover and allowing skin to rejuvenate itself. These processes will help a natural tan to fade more quickly. You can hydrate your skin internally, by drinking plenty of water and eating fresh fruit and vegetables, or externally, by regularly applying a rich moisturizer (preferably one with natural fruit acids to aid with tan removal) all over the body. | ||
=== Home Remedies For Removing Any Tan === | === Home Remedies For Removing Any Tan === | ||
