So ive got a huge modeling shoot tomorrow for...?

Question

yeah nice try. as some of you already may know i dont pose and tell on YA haha.

anyway so i got a big problem. basically ive had an unfortunate tanning experience in my week in the bahamas and i need to lighten up the skin tone of my arms.

no i will not use foundation or bronzer or anything like that

thanks in advance =)

Answer 1

If you are sunburned, use lots of clear aloe vera gel because anything else will damage your skin. If you aren't sunburned, use a product with glycolic acid in it. Glycolic acid is a form of alpha hydroxy acid that is the same ingredient as chemical face peels and is also clinically proven to inhibit melanin. I would suggest Olay Regenerist Daily Thermal Mini Peel used once a day with lots of moisturizer afterwards. Don't simply put it on and wash it off though. You need to first wet the area, apply the scrub and rub a little bit, exfoliating and distributing it evenly. Then let it sit for about 20-30 seconds, just enough to let it penetrate a little bit but do not let it dry. Then apply more water and repeat twice. Then rinse it off completely. Since the AHA content is under 10%, it will not have an effect if you don't let it penetrate in that way. It has instructions to reapply water twice on the bottle in case you forget. The skin on my face drastically lightened after just 2 uses.  

Answer 2

There honestly isn't much you can do apart from scrub your skin!  But don't worry ive seen worse on shoots, models with scars and cuts from accidents!  If its a proper shoot the photographer can use the lighting and also photo shop you!  Speak to your agent.  

I have apparently heard applying papaya often works if you leave it on for 15-20 mins.. but remember you dont want to do anything too drastic and leave your skin red raw!!

I wouldn't worry too much.