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Written By: Editorial Team | Updated : February 2, 2015 5:40 PM IST
I am a 19-year-old girl with dark skin. I started using melacare cream a few months to become fair and have stopped it now. But my skin colour has also gone back to its dark shade. Should I start using it again? If no, what can I do to lighten my skin tone?
Answered by beauty expert Dr Kiran Lohia
Using melacare cream without the guidance of a dermatologist is always a no-no because only a skin specialist can understand if it will work while protecting you from its many possible side-effects. Furthermore, the number one cause of skin pigmentation is the sun, so it is vital that you wear lots of sunscreen of at least SPF30++ for both UVA and UVB protection and repeat it every four hours during the day. If you are not protecting yourself from the sun, then no treatment will work. Here's how to sun-proof your skin.
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It is important to take care of your skin by cleansing and protecting it from the sun, dust, pollution, etc. While a good sunscreen will shield your skin from harmful UV rays, a regular clean-up will ensure that it get rids of tanning and dust, thus appearing fairer and glowing than before.
You can make face packs at home using herbal and natural ingredients. One such pack is a mixture of honey and lime juice in one tablespoon of yoghurt (dahi).
Another simple face pack can be made using besan or gram flour as it is a natural tan remover.
While these will have some effect in making your skin appear cleaner and lighter than before, it is important to remember that your skin colour isn t the determining factor of your beauty. Another thing to note is, no matter what cream you try, you cannot drastically change the colour of your skin but you can keep it looking radiant and free of dirt by getting rid of tan and impurities. Also read - why you should be wary of skin-lightening products.
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