I am a very white person; I’ve never really had a tan to get rid of. My ancestors were either a cave-dwelling or an as-yet-undiscovered subterrenean people. I was quite surprised to learn that people – many people – actually want to get rid of a tan.  If I got one, I’d want to keep it. Oh well – I guess we all have preferences when it comes to how we look. There are few short cuts when getting rid of a tan…well, at least few safe ones. Some people suggest using harsh chemicals, but those same people wouldn’t be able to tell you what those chemicals are doing to your skin at the cellular level. In my article, How to Get Rid of a Tan, I present an altogether conservative approach that takes patience but saves your skin some unnecessary punishment. If you want to get rid of a tan, you’ll need to avoid hazardous shortcuts, cover up when you go outside and, of course, wear sunscreen. There are a few things that can speed up how fast your tan fades, but it still may take a few months. Fake tans – if you just received a bad one – will begin to fade in as little as a week. Read my latest article and become pale, like me.