Q&A for How to Get Pale Skin

Yes. Clouds do not stop the ultraviolet rays that cause sunburn. You can get every bit as burned on a cloudy day as you can on a sunny one.

Use exfoliants often on your face and body. You have a lot of dead skin, so if you take that away daily, you should start to be paler.

Try brewing a toner of green tea and chamomile tea and storing it in fridge. Use at least once a day, it reduces red skin.

Yes, just make sure you know what's going into your DIY product and how your body reacts to it.

Yes. Tanning is generally temporary and will go away if you don't do it for a long time. Be sure to use sunscreen daily and avoid too much time in the sun. And be patient, as the process may take a while.

Yes, they will. Exfoliate and wear sunscreen to protect your skin. You can also use whitening products or natural products such as milk bath and flour.

I use Nivea Sun Protect & Moisture with UVA & UVB protection. It's inexpensive and helps me stay very pale.

Exfoliate your skin to remove the dead skin that is darker because of your tan.

It greatly reduces tanning, though it may not prevent 100% of it. For best results, use sunscreen daily (even if you're indoors) and, if you're outdoors for an extended period, reapply it every two hours. Try to avoid too much sun exposure and stay in the shade when you can.

Your tan will take time to fade. Exfoliate often and avoid the sun in the meantime.

Stay indoors or sit in the shade if you are outdoors.

Yes, for the most part. Children's skin can sometimes be more sensitive, so harsher treatments should be avoided. Any treatment should be approached with caution, and all parents/guardians should listen and watch for any signs of discomfort the child may be experiencing. The good thing is that children usually have fairer skin anyway, and if you start teaching a child at a young age to follow a routine - always putting on sunscreen, for example - many issues involved in the acquiring of pale skin can be avoided.

you can not go from brown to white, but you can lighten your skin few shades with proper skincare, diet, and face packs.

It may mean that your skin is dry. Try drinking more water on a day-to-day basis to keep your skin hydrated and healthy. Not only will it help get rid of dry skin, but it will also decrease the redness you seem to be experiencing. Make sure you hydrate daily with facial moisturizer (preferably one that contains chamomile).

It depends on the shade of red. In general, dark red clothing will make your skin look paler.

No. I would encourage you to learn to love yourself, skin and all. Dark skin is every bit as beautiful as white skin. Take care of your skin and take pride in it.

It depends on the original color of your skin, your genetics and how completely you avoid the sun.

Avoid the sun.

Some sunscreens have harmful chemicals, but not all are bad. Research ingredients in sunscreens or find one that your dermatologist recommends. Sunscreen should be applied every 2-3 hours.

It depends on the treatment you use and how tanned you are. You should start seeing results after the first week.

It will depend on how dark your skin is, where you live, how much time in the sun you get in a day, and many more factors.

You can eat foods that are naturally rich in vitamin D, like eggs, salmon, sardines, oysters, and shrimp.

Your skin is beautiful the way it is, and you should learn to love yourself the way you are. There is no need for you to get whiter skin.

No.

No long-term side effects occur, but the first few times, your skin can get red.

Put on sunscreen. Try getting a non-oily sunscreen to prevent it from producing more pimples.

No, skin will not naturally become whiter.

No, you should not. Lactic acid can harm your skin if used daily. You may use it twice a week at most.

A good DIY exfoliating scrub is Epsom salt, olive oil, honey, and sugar. You can add essential oils or cocoa powder and stuff like that if you want it to be scented.

Yes, follow the directions above and try to stay out of the sun, wear sunscreen and if you don't have any, a hat will be fine.