Sun Tan Removal Treatment
Has the sun left your face, neck or hands darker than the rest of you? A tan is extra pigment your skin makes to protect itself from UV, and it fades only slowly on its own. Sun tan removal speeds that up: gentle peels lift the tanned surface cells, so your own tone shows sooner, from about Rs 4,800 a session in a course.
Also known as tanning, face tan, dhoop se kala rang or de-tan.
Is this you?
- Your face, neck or hands look darker than your body
- Clear tan lines from sleeves, sandals or a watch
- Skin looks dull and uneven after summer or a holiday
- Colour that has deepened slowly, from daily sun
See a doctor first if dark patches stay for months, sit evenly on both cheeks or the upper lip, or a mole or spot changes in size, shape or colour.
What causes sun tan?
- UV rays Sun triggers melanin, which darkens the skin to protect it.
- Daily sun Short daily exposure, on the commute or through a car window, adds up.
- Skin tone Brown skin makes melanin readily, so it tans quickly.
- Medicines and scents Some medicines and perfumes make skin more sensitive to the sun.
- No daily sunscreen Without SPF, each day’s tan builds on the last.
How we treat sun tan, step by step
- Fresh tanStep 1 · Fresh tanPumpkin and Papaya PeelFruit enzymes gently lift tanned surface cells, so skin looks brighter from the first peel; 2–3 peels. Rs 5,995.
- 2–3 sessions, 2–4 weeks apart
- Little: mild redness for hours
Stubborn tanStep 2 · Stubborn tanGlutathione Whitening PeelLifts the dull, tanned layer and softens mild patches over 2–3 peels, about 4 weeks apart. Rs 5,995.- 2–3 peels, about 4 weeks apart
- Mild flaking for a few days
Neck and bodyStep 3 · Neck and bodyChemical PeelBody peels lift tan on the neck, arms, hands and back. The neck is from about Rs 4,000 a session in a course of 3.- 3–6 light peels, 2–4 weeks apart
- Little: redness for hours, light flaking
Free consultation
Not sure which one suits you?
A doctor checks your skin and goals, then tells you honestly what will work, and what won’t. No obligation.
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What results to expect
A sun tan fades fastest with peels and sunscreen together. Skin looks brighter straight after a pumpkin and papaya peel, with the biggest change in tan by the second or third peel; a glutathione peel softens tan and mild patches over two to three peels. A tan also fades on its own as the top layer of skin renews, but more slowly, and only if the sun doesn’t keep topping it up.
The honest limit: no peel or drip lightens your skin beyond the colour you were born with, and the sun brings a tan back. Daily sunscreen keeps the result.
Sources
- American Academy of Dermatology: Chemical peels: overview
- An overview of the use of proteolytic enzymes as exfoliating agents
- Systematic review of the efficacy and safety of topical glutathione in dermatology
- Glutathione as a skin whitening agent: facts, myths, evidence and controversies
- American Academy of Dermatology: Sunscreen FAQs
Caring for your skin at home
- Sunscreen every day: broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher, reapplied every 2 hours when you are outdoors.
- Cover up: sleeves, a cap or dupatta, and sunglasses.
- Stay in the shade in the middle of the day, when the sun is strongest.
- Skip lemon, bleach and harsh scrubs: they irritate the skin, and irritation can leave darker patches.
- Moisturise after sun, so skin stays comfortable while the tan fades.
Sun tan: your questions answered
Straight answers from our doctors to what people ask most about sun tan.
Choosing a treatment 6
01What is the best sun tan removal treatment?
For a face tan, a course of pumpkin and papaya peels or glutathione peels works best: they lift the tanned surface cells, so your own tone shows sooner.
For tan on the neck, arms or back, body chemical peels do the same. Your doctor checks first that it is a tan, not melasma or pigmentation.
02How do I remove tan from my face?
Gentle peels remove face tan fastest.
A pumpkin and papaya peel brightens the skin from the first session, and two to three peels, 2–4 weeks apart, lift most of a tan. A HydraFacial adds glow between peels, and daily SPF 30 or higher stops the tan building again.
03How do I remove tan from hands and feet?
Hands and feet tan easily, and sandal or watch lines can last for months.
Our hands and feet whitening treatment uses a course of peels, with pico laser for stubborn spots, from Rs 5,995 a session. Dark knuckles are treated the same way, after the doctor checks for a medical cause.
04Does glutathione remove a tan?
It can soften one.
A glutathione drip lifts dullness and softens a tan in people who respond, and a glutathione peel lifts the tanned surface layer. Neither changes the colour you were born with, and the effect of drips fades once sessions stop. Drips are a weekly course of about 10.
05Do home remedies remove tan?
They help a little, slowly.
Gentle care and daily sunscreen let a tan fade as skin renews. Lemon, baking soda, bleach creams and rough scrubs irritate the skin and can leave darker patches. Peels at the clinic lift the tanned layer evenly and much faster.
06Where can I get sun tan removal near me?
Sun tan removal is available at all 12 Cutera Aesthetics clinics, at the same price in every city.
We have clinics in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Hyderabad and Sialkot, with female doctors at each one. Find your nearest clinic, or message us on WhatsApp and we’ll book your free consultation at the one closest to you.
Cost & results 2
07How much does tan removal cost in Pakistan?
Tan removal on the face starts at about Rs 4,800 a session for a chemical peel in a course of 3, or Rs 5,995 for one.
Pumpkin and papaya and glutathione peels are Rs 5,995 each. A neck peel is Rs 4,995, hands Rs 5,995 and arms Rs 19,995. Prices are the same at all 12 clinics, the consultation is free, and any current offer is explained at the clinic.
08How long does it take for a tan to go?
With peels, most of a tan lifts over two to three sessions, 2–4 weeks apart, so in about one to two months.
On its own a tan fades more slowly as the skin renews, and only if you keep out of the sun. Patches still there after that may be pigmentation rather than tan.
Safety & recovery 2
09Is tan removal safe for brown skin?
Yes, with gentle peels chosen by a doctor.
Brown skin can darken after irritation, so we use mild enzyme and glutathione peels rather than strong ones, and never treat over a fresh sunburn. Expect mild redness for a few hours or light flaking for a few days, and wear sunscreen through the course.
10Can I remove a tan before my wedding?
Yes.
Start six to eight weeks before, so a course of three peels fits, and have your last peel about a week before the mehndi, so any redness has settled and the tan has lifted. A HydraFacial a few days before adds glow with no downtime.
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دھوپ میں رہنے سے جلد اپنی حفاظت کے لیے زیادہ میلانن بناتی ہے، جس سے چہرہ، گردن، بازو اور ہاتھ پاؤں کالے پڑ جاتے ہیں۔ یہی سن ٹین ہے۔
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