How to Take Away a Tan

Tanning is the natural response to skin that has been exposed to sunlight over time. The sun's radiation causes the skin to produce more melanin, which makes the skin brown as a protection against burning. Excessive tanning can weaken the body's immune system and lead to skin cancers. It can also cause permanent brown spots, wrinkles and other signs of premature aging. If you have a tan that you wish to get rid of, you have limited options.

Things You'll Need

• Umbrella
• Sunscreen
• Moisturizer
• Lemon juice
• Tomato juice
• Makeup

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Instructions

• 1

  Cover your skin when you are outside or use an umbrella to shield yourself from the sun's rays. The skin will lose its tan naturally with time, but the process is slower if you are in regular contact with sunlight.

• 2

  Wear sunscreen regularly. This will prevent your skin from being affected when you are outdoors. If the skin isn't being exposed to the sun, the tan will go away faster.

• 3

  Rub moisturizer into your tanned skin regularly. This aids the healing process and prevents the skin from drying.

• 4

  Lighten the skin by soaking it with tomato juice, and remove your tan by rubbing it with lemon juice.

• 5

  Apply a light makeup to the tan to cover it up temporarily for a wedding or other social occasion. The success of this depends on your natural skin color and the location and deepness of the tan, and should only be done in limited circumstances.