While some people are frantically spending money for tanning treatments, still others are actually searching for a way to make their skin lighter. Living in California, we scoff at the idea that tanning is difficult to achieve; the real challenge is finding a way not to resemble a burnt piece of toast. For some, with the approach of summer come a fear of getting sunburned and a desire to maintain that perfect alabaster complexion. These tips on how to stay pale will definitely come in handy during those sunnier days of summer.
Learning the Basics: First of all, let’s state the obvious—apply sunblock. Sunblock is one of the most effective ways to maintain a lighter skin tone, as it helps prevent UV rays from penetrating the surface of the skin. It is best to use a sunblock of at least SPF 30 and wait fifteen minutes before going out in the sun. One factor to be aware of is that you use sunblock, not sunscreen. Most people are not conscious of the fact that, while sunblock fully deflects the sun’s rays, sunscreen only filters them and may allow you to get a mild tan.
Home Treatments: From brightening hair colors to serving as emergency deodorants, lemons have a variety of uses. Fortunately, lemon juice can also help lighten dark spots on the skin, including uneven tans, freckles, and even aging spots. Squeeze lemon juice on a cotton ball and apply over the desired area three times a week, Because lemons are acidic and may dry your skin out, you can first dilute the juice with water or mix it in with facial cleanser.
Secondly, though it may sound unusual, a milk bath can also help in preserving a light skin tone. Simply pour two gallons of milk into your bathtub, fill up the rest with water, and soak in it for about thirty minutes. Due to the presence of lactic acid and fat in milk, it can both reduce the darker spots in skin and act as a great moisturizer. For the purpose of skin care, milk in its most concentrated form will be very useful in this treatment.
Exfoliating: For faster, more immediate results, try using a peeling scrub (for more sensitive skin) or a granulated scrub (for tougher skin). Exfoliation techniques help with the image of a paler and brighter look by taking off dead skin cells. However, using exfoliation products in excess can harm your skin by removing too many layers, exposing the sensitive skin to the sun and prompting the opposite effect of making your skin tanner.
With the newfound knowledge on how to stay pale, even in the summer, it is now time to try these procedures out and care for that creamy white skin. The only thing to keep in mind is to not go overboard; while you may be delighted at these remedies, it is important to not enjoy the effects too much. With this in mind, the next step of your path to amazing skin is right in front of you: go pick up a few lemons from a nearby grocery store or pull out some milk from the fridge and lather away. Lighter skin is within your reach.
