Will my skin go back to its original color after a tan?

A tan fades as you naturally shed sunburned or tanned skin cells and replace them with new, untanned cells. Unfortunately, lightening a tan will not undo skin damage or reduce the risk of developing cancer. A “base tan” is not a healthy or safe way to protect yourself from harmful UV rays.

How can I get my natural skin color back after tanning?

7 Ways to Even Your Skin Tone After a Summer of Tanning

1. Lemon and Honey. The citrus nature of lemon and the healing properties of honey make this an ideal combo to get rid of a tan.
2. Haldi and besan mask. (also known as turmeric powder and gram flour)
3. Moisturizer.
4. Exfoliate Regularly.
5. Aloe Vera.
6. Microdermabrasion.

How long does it take to get your color back after a tan?

You can usually see a change in color within an hour after application, and it may continue to darken up to 24 hours. These types of tans will last about a week with one application, but you can add additional layers if you want to extend the length of your look, or desire a darker color.

How long does melanin last?

During that regeneration process, the cells that were doused with melanin — which again, are lingering in the top layer of your epidermis — naturally begin to exfoliate themselves within seven to ten days. Once that process begins, and if you stay out of the sun, your tan will gradually fade away.

How long does it take for skin tone to even out?

There’s no quick fix for an uneven skin tone. Traditionally it takes at least 30 days of vigilant skin care treatment before you see any progress. Successful, 75 percent skin brightening can take up to four months, so don’t give up!

Can a tan stay forever?

Can a tan be permanent? A tan is never permanent because skin naturally exfoliates itself over time. This causes the tanned skin to flake off. Anyone who you see who seems “permanently” tan either has darker skin naturally, uses a sunless tanning lotion or spray tans, or goes in the sun regularly.

Can a tan go away?

Without intervention, a suntan usually starts to fade within a few weeks, and tan lines become less prominent until eventually they are not noticeable. This is because the body sheds dead skin cells and replaces them with new ones. A tan from tanning products also fades over time as the skin renews itself.