In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: In addition to the effects, benefits, dosing recommendations, and possible drug interactions of the specific natural supplements you plan on taking, you should also know some general information before buying supplements:  Supplements are "natural," but they can still be potent substances capable of inducing considerable drug-like effects. Use reputable databases, such as the one provided by the U.S. National library of Medicine, to check herbal supplements for drug interactions. You can find this database here: https://medlineplus.gov/druginformation.html  Herbal supplements can be toxic if taken in the wrong dosage, or if they interact with other medications or supplements. Supplement manufacturers are not required to run tests to prove the efficacy or safety of their products. You should always be careful with what supplements and dosages you take, but if you’re pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or are taking other medications it’s especially important to check with a medical professional. Supplements, like medications, can cause interactions with other meds or affect your baby.  If you’re about to have surgery, be sure to tell your doctor if you’re taking supplements. Just like medicines, you might have to temporarily stop taking your supplements prior to a surgical procedure.  Health claims about supplements generally apply to people between the ages of 18 and 65. If you’re younger or older, be especially careful with supplements because they may react differently in your body. How herbal medicines and supplements are categorized and regulated varies from one country to another. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates natural products through the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA). These safety regulations have no bearings on the same product sold in other countries.  The FDA regulates supplements, but by different, less strict, standards than food and medications.  Go to the library or search the internet to find out what organization is in charge of supplement safety in your region. Products made in the United States and Europe may be more closely regulated than other countries. Supplements made in China, India, and Mexico have been found to sometimes contain toxic material and prescription drugs. When possible, buy herbal supplements from the U.S. and Europe, even if that means shopping internationally. The claims that manufacturers make about their products are required to be based on evidence, but they do not have to get those claims evaluated by the FDA. Other than talking to your doctor or pharmacist, you can do your own research before using a particular supplement:  Call the distributor or manufacturer directly to ask them questions about the supplement. They should have someone available who can answer your questions. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has a helpful website for shoppers, as does the Office of Dietary Supplements. Visits the websites for these agencies for consumer advice about using supplements safely. These websites also have a list of supplements that are being reviewed for safety; avoid using those supplements until they’re proven safe. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) and the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) of the National Institute of Health (NIH) also provide helpful information for consumers.
Summary: Recognize safety concerns of using supplements. Be very careful taking supplements if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications. Understand who regulates supplements in your country. Do your own research about the supplements you take.

Problem: Article: Lemon juice is acidic and contains vitamin C. This kind of juice has been used traditionally to lighten areas of skin.  Squeeze the juice from a fresh-cut lemon into a bowl. Wet a cotton ball with the juice and apply it directly to your tanned skin. Leave the juice on your skin for 10 to 20 minutes. Rinse off the lemon juice with warm water when done. Repeat daily to keep fading the tan.  You can also rub fresh slices of lemon along your skin to get the juice on it if you prefer. Even though the bleaching effect becomes stronger in the sun, it is advisable to stay out of the sun while the lemon juice is on your skin. There is no way to predict how much of a bleaching effect the sun might have. Plus, you don't want to exposure your skin to more sun than necessary, especially without sunscreen. Similar to lemons, tomato juice is also slightly acidic and it contains high levels of antioxidants. These antioxidants may react with skin pigments and lighten the suntan. Take a tomato and cut it, releasing all the juices on the inside into a bowl. Take a cotton ball and apply it directly to your suntanned skin. Leave the juice on your skin for 10 to 20 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water. You can repeat this daily. You can apply slices of tomato directly to your skin if you wish. You can also look for 100% tomato juice in a can from the grocery store and try it. Vitamin E may be useful for fading a suntan because of its antioxidant activity.  You can get Vitamin E naturally through foods, take it as a supplement, and use it as an oil. To get it through food, eat more foods with vitamin E, such as oatmeal, almonds, peanut butter, avocados, and leafy green vegetables. Vitamin E oil can be applied directly to the skin to increase hydration in your skin and help heal the UV damage to your skin that causes suntan. Daily doses of vitamin E supplements should be taken according to manufacturer's instructions. Apricots and papayas contain natural enzymes that may lighten a suntan in some individuals.  Cut slices from fresh apricots and papayas. Apply these slices of the fruit directly onto the suntan for 10 to 20  minutes. Rinse off any residual juice with warm water. Repeat daily. If you want to use it along larger portions of your skin at one time, you can puree the fruit and apply the paste to your skin. If you have a juicer, you can also make papaya or apricot juice and apply that to your skin. Kojic acid is derived from fungi and can lighten suntans. It has also been used to successfully treat melasma, a temporary skin darkening that occurs in pregnancy. There are a number of products available that contain kojic acid, such as oils, gels, lotions, soaps, and washes. They each have different concentrations of kojic acid, so you may need to try multiple kinds to find which will help you with your particular suntan. Try these products on a small area of skin first and follow all manufacturer’s instructions. Turmeric is a famous yellow spice from Asia often used in curries and dishes. Turmeric masks are used to remove facial hair, lighten and add glow to your skin, and get rid of acne on your skin. Gather 1 tbsp of turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp of lemon juice, 3/4 tbsp of honey, 3/4 tsp of milk, and 1/2 tbsp of wheat flour. Mix the ingredients in a bowl until you get a paste and use a brush or cotton ball to apply it to your skin. Leave it on for 20 minutes, or until it hardens. Wash off with warm water. The turmeric may leave a yellow residue on your skin. Use make up remover, toner, or a cleanser to get the color off. Aloe vera is a plant that has moisturizing properties. Applying aloe vera may help with inflammation and pain caused by too much sun exposure. Aloe can also help to keep your skin moist and healthy, so it might help your tan to fade a little faster. You can buy aloe vera gel in the grocery store or pharmacy. Apply the gel two to three times per day and after you have been out in the sun.
Summary:
Use lemon juice. Try tomato juice. Apply vitamin E. Use apricots and papayas. Try kojic acid. Make a turmeric mask. Apply aloe to your tan.