How Long Will Skin Tan From Swimming Take To Return To Normal?

Posted on Mon, 23 Jul 2018

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Question : last week I finished my swimming classes. my skin has become dark (tan). face, forearms, neck area and feet are looking dark.
I work as a model & i want to retain my colour. pls suggest something good. & how long will it take to get back my original colour.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kojic acid based cream, sunscreen

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I would recommend you to apply a cream containing kojic acid like Kojivit plus or Kojiglo cream on the dark areas at night along with liberal application of a sunscreen like faceguard gel on the sun exposed areas 3- 4 times during the day time.
This tanning will take usually 4-6 weeks to reduce.
Avoid sun exposure and make use of cap, sunglasses whenever out in the sun.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet

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