Wearing sunglasses while under the sun is the best way to protect your eyes from its harmful rays, though it can leave a distinct unwanted tan on your face. But what is the best way to get rid of the tan lines that sunglasses leave?
There are many ways you can even out skin tone with a sunglass tan. These include the use of a face scrub, makeup, sunless tanner on the lighter areas of the skin, or a paste out of baking soda and water on the darker areas. A mixture of lemon juice and honey can also be applied on the tan lines.
Getting rid of the sunglasses tan is easy with a few tools. Read on below to learn more about these solutions.
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How To Get Rid of Sunglasses Tan
The uneven skin tones caused by a sunglass tan can be quite unsightly.
However, there are several ways you can address this. Choose from any of the solutions listed below.
Face Scrub
Face scrubs contain miniscule exfoliating beads that are effective in sloughing off the dead tanned skin cells, helping to make your skin tone more even.
What You’ll Need
A face scrub that’s gentle enough for daily use. You may need to repeat this process over the course of 2-3 days to see results if you have a dark sunglass tan.
- An ordinary face scrub with cleansing beads to exfoliate the tanned skin cells
- Era Organics Microdermabrasion Facial Scrub
- Aveeno Positively Radiant Skin Brightening Exfoliating Daily Facial Scrub
Process
Follow the washing procedure below to see your skin even out its tone.
- Wet your face with water.
- Place a generous dab-sized amount of face scrub onto your palm.
- Massage into your face, using a gentle circular motion on the tanned areas for 2-3 minutes.
- Wash off with water.
Makeup
Using makeup correctly offers an instant fix to the sunglasses tan while waiting for the actual colors to fade away. You’ll need a few simple items to do so.
What You’ll Need
With a few basic makeup tricks, you’ll be able to even out the sunglass tan and make your skin tone look even. Here are a few item recommendations that will work in case you don’t already have them; they’re readily available on Amazon (note: we earn a small commission from each sale if you decide to purchase them):
- Foundation or concealer that complements your skin tone, which will be used to cover up the tan line. This should be sufficient if the sunglass tan is light.
- Bronzer can also be added on top of the foundation or concealer to further blur the uneven skin tone, especially if the tan is very dark
Process
It only takes a few minutes to cover up your sunglass tan with these simple steps. For those who have a dark or painful sunglass tan, using makeup is the safest method because it won’t cause further damage to sensitive skin.
- Apply a pea-sized amount of concealer on each side of the face, right underneath the eyes where the tan line is.
- Use your fingers to blend the product until the tan line has been blurred.
- Add some bronzer on top to efficiently even out the skin tone if the discoloration or tan line is very dark.
Sunless Tanner
Sunless tanners are another quick and easy way to get rid of sunglass tans. Depending on the kind of product you use, the results will last for varying periods of time though a sunless or self-tanner can conceal tan lines from sunglasses for at least 2-3 days.
What You’ll Need
Sunless tanners work by combining with the skin’s amino acids with its dihydroxyacetone content, the active ingredient found in most of these products. This reaction results in a natural tan that can help even out the pale areas left by sunglasses.
- A small amount of sunless tanner in a shade close to your natural skin tone, which will be applied on the lighter skin areas
Process
When applying self-tanners on your face, be sure that the face area is free from hair or other obstructions. This way, hair won’t accidentally be discolored. Having said that, follow these guidelines below to hide tan lines from sunglasses:
- If your sunless tanner comes in a spray bottle, spray a small amount onto your palms first. If it’s in lotion form, you may put a small dab onto your fingers, ready for application into the lighter areas of your face.
- Wait around 10 minutes after application to see the results.
- Wash your hands right after application so the color won’t stain your fingers and palm.
- Reapply if needed to achieve an even tan on your face.
Baking Soda
Baking soda is an effective agent for exfoliating the tanned cells off from the surface of your skin. It also does a great job at calming inflamed skin from sunburns, making it a wonderful way to reduce the tan from sunglasses.
What You’ll Need
For this solution, you will only need baking soda and water.
- Baking soda, though any generic brand will do
Process
Here’s a quick and easy guide for exfoliating your tan for a more even skin tone:
- Mix baking soda with a splash of water until it becomes a paste.
- Apply the paste onto the tan lines caused by sunglasses.
- Gently scrub it using a circular motion to avoid skin irritation.
- Wash it off with water.
Lemon Juice and Honey
Lemon juice is a great natural exfoliator. Combining it with honey is necessary because lemon can be too acidic on its own for use on the skin, and may leave a burning sensation.
What You’ll Need
A quick and easy paste made from lemon juice and honey applied to the skin is all you will be needing.
- Juice of half a lemon for exfoliating dead skin cells
- A small amount of natural honey to reduce acidity from the lemons while also moisturizing the skin
Process
Follow the steps below to see your sunglass tan instantly lighten up. Keep in mind that this method should be avoided if you have a bad sunburn because the acidity from the lemon may do more harm than good.
- Mix the juice of half a lemon with a teaspoon of honey.
- Apply on the suntanned areas affected by the sunglasses.
- Leave the mixture on for 20 minutes, but wash it off immediately if you notice a tingling sensation.
- Rinse off with water.
Conclusion
Getting a sunglasses tan can be inevitable sometimes. However, this shouldn’t be a matter of concern since there are many simple ways you can address it. Protecting your eyes is always more important than the tan it leaves behind.