Kolkata Dermatologists Say De-Tanning Soaps Cannot Remove Suntan

A suntan is not dirt sitting on top of your skin.

Sunlight can make skin cells produce more melanin, which makes the skin look darker.

Soap can clean the skin, but it cannot tell those cells to stop making melanin.

Some special skincare ingredients may slowly make uneven pigmentation look lighter.

Using too much of these ingredients can irritate the skin and make pigmentation worse.

A deeper tan may take longer to fade than a short-lived darkening after brief sun exposure.

A dermatologist can suggest stronger treatments for stubborn or patchy pigmentation.

The best way to prevent more tanning is to use sunscreen, seek shade, and wear protective clothing.