Vacation is fun, until you realize your skin has turned two shades darker due to suntan! Don’t you worry, because there are effective methods to get rid of tanned skin. With the right skin care approach, you no longer have to worry about stepping out on the beach.
The first step before starting any skincare regimen is understanding your skin and the science behind your individual concerns. So let’s look at all the causes, types and treatments for tanning.
1. Lemon Juice and Honey:
Lemon juice has a bleaching property that is effective in removing suntan. Honey keeps the skin soft and supple. Take one tablespoon of lemon juice and add some honey to it. Apply it to your skin and keep it for half an hour. Wash it off.
Note: Lemon juice has to be applied in a diluted form and must be washed if used topically. Stepping out in the sun with lemon or other citrus fruits on your skin can cause irritation. Also, in case of irritation, usage needs to be discontinued.
2. Turmeric and Bengal Gram Face Pack:
This is our Indian grandmothers’ tip to get rid of sun tan. Mix a tablespoon of bengal gram powder with a teaspoon of turmeric, some lemon juice and curd to form a thick paste. Apply on the face and neck, leave it on for half an hour and wash it off. All the ingredients are natural, de-tanning ingredients.
3. Papaya and Honey:
Papaya contains papain enzyme, known to lighten the skin while honey helps to keep the skin supple. Mash a handful of papaya with honey and apply it on the face. Leave it on for 20 min and wash it off.
4. Other Natural Ingredients to Get Rid of Tan:
- Tomato and yogurt
- Orange juice and yogurt
- Oatmeal and buttermilk
- Potato juice
- Aloe vera
- Ice cubes
- Bitter gourd
- Fullers Earth
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