Ways to Remove Sun Tan Naturally
Summer holidays have kicked in and it’s time for all fun and games until the attention is diverted toward the mirror just to notice the complexion two or more shades darker. And almost everyone who spends more time out in the sun has faced this dilemma. Though the tan fades off eventually, we all look out for quick-fix ways to get rid of the same as soon as possible. And since chemical bleaching would damage the skin further check out the top tips to remove tan naturally.
Lemon Juice and Honey
The bleaching effect found in lemon juice is a quick way to remove the tan. Add honey and sugar to the lemon and apply on your skin. Wait for 30 minutes and scrub your skin gently to remove dead skin from the surface.
Potato Juice
Potato is often used to lighten dark circles around the eyes since the juice of the potato is considered as a bleaching agent. Hence it can help to get rid of stubborn sun tan and achieve a clear, glowing skin. It also has natural antioxidants that provide protection to the skin and at the same time also repairs skin that has already been damaged due to the environmental changes. Take the juice from a medium potato and apply it on to the tanned areas and leave it for 30 minutes and wash it off.
Sandalwood
Since the advantages of sandalwood for skin are enormous, applying sandalwood is one among the simplest ways to fade off the sun tan as it contains natural skin lightening agents which could make the skin flawless. Adding it in your daily skin care could help in fighting skin blemishes, delaying wrinkles and lines, and reducing dullness. Mix the sandal powder in coconut water and make a paste of it and apply the same every night before you sleep. Leave it on for 30 minutes, and wash it off
Turmeric and Milk
Even using turmeric is a great way to get the rigid sun tan removed naturally. It not only helps in removing the sun tan but also helps in removing dark spots and brightens the skin. Mix a small amount of turmeric powder with milk and apply the mix. Wait for it to dry and wash it off to feel the difference.
Masoor Dal
Masoor dal is also a stunning ingredient! It can help boost natural skin tone and make it even, flawless and bright by fighting skin issues such as acne scars, hyperpigmentation, and tanned skin. Soak 2 tbsp. of masoor dal for a few hours and drain the water before putting it in a blender to make a paste. Apply this paste on the suntanned skin and rinse it off after 20 minutes.
Tomato Juice
Raw tomatoes are rich in antioxidants that help in brightening the skin. Even adding half a lemon juice extract helps in reducing the sun tan. Apply this and allow it to dry. And scrub it for a while, before washing it off after 20 minutes.
Bengal Gram Flour
The Bengal gram flour (besan) lightens the skin effectively and is really useful as a tan removal agent. Mix it along with turmeric and milk and make a thin paste of it and apply it on your face and neck. Wash it off, once it dries off. Applying this on a regular basis will help fade the sun tan from your skin.
Papaya
Papaya is rich in natural enzymes that have skin bleaching agent and is frequently used as a peel off mask. Mash a few ripe papayas and blend it with honey to make a smooth paste, it not only helps in removing the sun tan as well as removes the free radicals from the skin which causes ageing. Wash it off after 30 minutes with water.
Try these home remedies which are comparatively not way too tiresome and time consuming but at the same time manages to effectively remove sun tan, moreover could easily prevent excess damage of the skin to an extent the natural way.
