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Dark skin could have evolved as a mechanism to protect the skin from the harmful UV rays from the sun. However, it may be for cultural or aesthetic reasons that you will want lighter (or whiter) skin color. You can gradually and naturally lighten your skin by avoiding sun exposure and taking care of your body. Some people find that diets and skin whitening creams can lighten skin tone. However, you still need to remember that it will be a little difficult to lighten the skin tone beyond its natural nature without the intervention of costly methods and the potential for skin damage that is difficult to recover.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Protect skin from the sun

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   Avoid UV exposure. People living near the equator are more likely to be exposed to UV rays, so skin cells produce more melanin.This excess melanin results in a darker skin pigmentation that protects the skin from UV damage. Avoiding sunlight will help prevent the skin from producing more melanin, thereby helping the skin pigmentation return to a pale state. However, for naturally dark skin, staying out of the sun won't do much.
   • Avoid sunlight as much as possible, especially midday and afternoon. If you have to go outside when it's sunny, try to find shade.
   • Bring an umbrella (umbrella) to protect skin from the sun. Black umbrellas designed to block rain can also block at least 90% of UV rays.
   • Remember that sunlight and reflected UV rays bounce off cement, water, sand, snow and other surfaces. Therefore, you need to pay attention to the surrounding conditions.

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   Apply sunscreen. Choose a broad spectrum sunscreen that protects your skin from UVA (aging skin) and UVB (sunburn) rays. Look for a sunscreen with an SPF 30-50 sun protection factor. An SPF higher than 50 is also not much more effective, so you don't need to look for the cream with the highest SPF.
   • You are still exposed to ultraviolet rays in winter, when it is cold. Therefore, it is still important to apply sunscreen all year round, especially if you enjoy winter sports at high altitude.

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   Wear protective clothing. Most light summer clothing (cotton, for example) doesn't protect your skin enough. Look for clothes that have an ultraviolet protection rate (UPF) in them. Choose clothes with long sleeves, long tubes, and high collars. Also, wear sunglasses, gloves, and a wide-brimmed hat.
   • Sunlight is essential for vitamin D production, but it doesn't take more than 20 minutes to stay in the sun.
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Method 2 of 4: Skin and body care

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   Eat a healthy diet. A well-balanced diet rich in whole foods, fresh fruits and lots of vegetables will be good for your body. Healthy body, healthy skin, less prone to blemishes, uneven skin color, red or dry skin problems.
   • Eat colorful fruits and vegetables to ensure you get a variety of vitamins and minerals.
   • Eat foods rich in vitamin C for lighter skin. Vitamin C also helps increase skin elasticity by stimulating the body to produce collagen.
   • Consume foods and drinks rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight the signs of aging, including dull, uneven skin and wrinkles.

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   Drink water. Drinking lots of water is never superfluous and both skin and body need to be hydrated to stay healthy. Drink water when you're thirsty, especially when you exercise. The addition of water helps prevent dry and flaky skin, and even makes the skin look "radiant".

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   Exercise regularly. Cardiac exercise is good for the heart and lungs, and also stimulates circulation. Healthy circulation is essential for healthy skin. Exercise also helps reduce stress, which in turn helps with problems that cause redness (such as acne and eczema).
   • People with skin problems like rosacea, psoriasis or eczema should exercise in a cool environment to avoid flare-ups. Moisturize skin before and after exercise to keep skin healthy.

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   Keeps skin clean and moisturized. Skin care: wash your face daily with a gentle facial cleanser, exfoliate 1-2 times per week, and moisturize daily. Dust is also a contributor to darker skin. Exfoliation helps to remove dead skin cells, leaving skin looking fresh and clean.

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   Massage your skin. Like exercise, massage can increase circulation under the skin. Before going to bed, spend a few minutes massaging the aloe vera lotion or gel. advertisement

Method 3 of 4: Use home remedies and skin lightening creams

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   Tanned skin treatment. Skin exposed to sunlight is often darker due to increased melanin production. Tanned skin usually fades as the skin darkens as the sun dries out and falls off. In fact, while you can't "treat tanned skin", you can help increase the gentle exfoliation of your skin. To protect your skin, do not exfoliate more than 2 times per week.

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   Skin whitening with foods high in lactic acid. These foods can help improve dry, flaky, or dark skin. You can use foods like creams and exfoliators to remove dead skin cells. Apply a thin layer of yogurt to your skin before going to bed and rinse with warm water after 10 minutes. Or you can mix 1 teaspoon of oatmeal, tomato juice with yogurt to make a mask. Apply the mask to the skin and rinse off after 30 minutes.

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   Skin care with vitamin C. Foods rich in vitamin C such as citrus fruit juice (which contains citric acid) can be applied directly to the skin to exfoliate and lighten dark spots. Do not apply citric acid to your face and do not treat your skin with citric acid more than 1 time per week. Use a cotton ball to apply citrus juice to the skin and rinse after 10-20 minutes.

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   Make a whitening mask from turmeric or chickpea powder. You can make a thick, spreadable paste by mixing chickpea flour with rose water or turmeric with cucumber juice. When the mixture is ready, apply it to your skin and rinse it off when it's dry or after 30 minutes.

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   Soak the skin in rice water. This is water after rinsing. Alternatively, you can apply fresh potatoes to your skin for a whitening effect. Rinse skin thoroughly with warm water after 20-30 minutes.

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   Try a whitening lotion. These creams can be found in beauty and cosmetics stores. The cream helps reduce melanin in the skin, although there is no guarantee that it will help the skin as white as you want it. Be sure to always talk to your doctor before using a whitening cream. Use the cream safely and according to the instructions.
   • Many whitening creams contain the active ingredient hydroquinone. Be aware that in some countries this ingredient is banned due to safety concerns. Only in the US are products containing more than 2% hydroquinone available in the form of a prescription cream.
   • Mercury is banned from cosmetics in many countries. While these products can be found online, it's best not to use them.
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Method 4 of 4: Make use of makeup and outfits

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   Use foundation and concealer properly. These cosmetic products can be used to create a brighter skin tone. However, the skin may look unnatural if you choose too much lighter than normal skin. You should choose a cream color that matches your skin tone, preferably only 1 tone brighter. Use foundation or concealer to cover up minor blemishes. Foundation and concealer will create a brighter skin layer for you to apply the remaining makeup products.
   • Try using a BB cream to even out skin tone and conceal blemishes or dark areas.

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   Use dark nail polish, eye makeup, and dark lipstick. Dark colors on your nails, lips and eyes contrast with your skin tone and make your skin look brighter. You can try colors like black, dark purple, red, green, dark brown, indigo, or cobalt blue.

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   Consider dyeing your hair. Similar to dark makeup, dark hair can contrast the skin of the face and neck. This will give your skin a little brighter skin, but it's not a long-term solution. If you have sensitive skin or want to avoid chemical dyes, you can try using henna leaf dye.

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   Wear dark clothing. Do not wear pastel or light colored clothing. Instead, dark clothing creates a slight contrast, making the skin look brighter. Note that this effect is only apparent if your skin is already a bit light. advertisement

Advice

• Shaving or waxing can help skin look brighter. Black hair and beard can make skin look darker.
• Take vitamin D supplements if you regularly use sunscreen and / or avoid sun exposure to reduce your risk of vitamin D deficiency.