A cleanup is designed to cleanse and maintain skin health, not to specifically target sun tan. While it can make your skin look fresher and slightly brighter, it does not actively remove tan caused by sun exposure.
A tan forms when your skin produces extra melanin as a response to UV rays. Cleanup treatments focus on:
Since cleanup does not include strong exfoliation or tan-removal actives, it cannot break down or reduce melanin buildup effectively.
Although cleanup doesn’t remove tan, it can:
Remove surface-level dullness
Improve skin clarity and texture
Enhance brightness temporarily
Prepare the skin for further treatments
This is why skin may appear slightly brighter after a cleanup—but the tan itself remains.
To reduce or remove tan, treatments like de-tan facials, chemical exfoliation, or brightening therapies are more effective. These treatments use ingredients that target pigmentation and help restore the skin’s natural tone.
Cleanup vs De-tan for Tanning
Cleanup: Best for routine maintenance and pore cleansing
De-tan: Best for sun tan, dullness, and uneven skin tone
If tanning is your main concern, de-tan is the better choice.
A cleanup alone cannot remove tan, but it plays an important role in maintaining clean, healthy skin. For visible tanning, pairing regular cleanups with periodic de-tan treatments delivers better results.