I have been having microdermabrasion treatments and using retin a and a fade cream at night for the past 5 weeks.  Right now I am super conscious about limiting my sun exposure which is a challenge here in Bermuda, particularly in the summertime.  I wear SPF 35 sunblock every day and sometimes I use an umbrella and wear a large hat to protect my face from the sun.  I want to know whether I will always have to 'hide' from the sun after I stop these treatments or will this only be required for a short period of time after stopping the treatments.

Also, I am a black female and the color of my face lighten significantly with my skin treatments which has caused people to question what is going on with my face.  I want to know if I can expect the skin color on my face to darken up over time, especially in light of the fact that I wear sunblock every day and avoid the sun as much as I can.