Is there a way to get rid of very tanned skin other than using sunscreen with high SPF?

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I have never used sunscreen because my skin is very sensitive to every product I had tried and by the time I found the perfect sunscreen my skin had gradually tanned. Now it's 2-3 darker than my original skin color. Is there a way to de-tan my skin other than using sunscreen?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

no, you need to stay out of the sun, use sunscreen, and helio care daily (see link to emeragecosmetics.com where we do free skincare consults daily).  you can do at home peels like enlighten and cosmelan to help the skin of your face,neck and chest.  IV glutathione may also help.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD · Answer

IV therapy is a procedure where a concoction is delivered directly into the bloodstream. This allows a higher concentration of minerals and vitamins to be absorbed by the body. This concoction may contain enough concentrations of Glutathione for skin whitening. Your doctor will specifically tailor it for you.

Susan Fox, DO, RPVI · Answer

Hello, sunscreen does not lighten your skin it just prevents further sun damage.  Now that you have found a sunscreen that works for you you should continue to protect your skin with it.  You may also want to consider wearing a large brimmed hat.  Once out of the sun or protected from the sun your skin color should gradually return to its normal shade.

Cristyn Watkins, MD · Answer

Wearing an all-spectrum mineral sunscreen, accessorizing with a hat and a pair of sunglasses, are the best ways to preserve your skin.  Sunscreen won’t lighten your skin, however,  it will prevent any further sun damage.  Tanned skin equals damaged skin. To reduce pigmentation, there are many treatment options such as BBL, IPL, chemical peels, microneedle and medical grade products such as Lytera, EvenTone, Retinol, and HydroQuinone with the advice of a physician.

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