How To Get Rid Of Tan: 7 Best Homemade Remedies
By: The Brown Lady Says
Tags: Womens Health, Beauty Tips, Lifestyle, Skincare

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You will agree that with the onset of summer a lot of us have switch to full sleeved shirts and full length pants to prevent getting a tan and we have tried our best to protect our skin from sun tan. Didn’t we? but still we must admit that most of us have failed.

So do you want to know how you can get rid of this tan? This is exactly what we are going to talk about. After all, who wants to flaunt the tan lines?

Let’s dive in.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUNBURN AND SUNTAN

Now this might seem irrelevant to some of you but trust me there are people who often fail to differentiate between sunburn and suntan . Before diving into the article which is about “How To Get Rid Of Tan” let us first understand the difference between sun tan and sunburn.

WHAT IS SUNBURN?

When your skin turns red and swollen (sometimes even painful) as a result of extreme exposure of your skin to the harmful UV rays , then that condition is termed as sunburn.

The extent of damage depends on the skin type and span for which the skin was exposed to the harmful UV rays. It’s one of the most serious factors that leads to skin cancer.

WHAT IS TAN?

When your skin turns a shade or two darker than your original skin tone as a result of being exposed to the sun rays then that condition is termed as sun tan. The amount of tan depends on the natural skin tone and the time for which the skin was exposed to the harmful UV rays.

BEST HOMEMADE PACKS TO GET RID OF TAN

1)LEMON AND HONEY PACK

WHY IT WORKS?

Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C and has amazing bleaching and exfoliating properties. Therefore, its one of the best remedies for removing tan. Honey on the other hand keeps the skin smooth and soft. Therefore, honey is also an important element in this pack.

HOW TO USE

Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into a bowl Add one tablespoon of honey to it and mix it well Apply the mixture on the affected area and keep it for half an hour. Rinse off the pack with water and pat try the skin with a soft toweL.

2) BESAN (GRAM FLOUR) AND YOGHURT PACK

WHY IT WORKS?

Besan (Gram Flour) has amazing exfoliating properties and is best known for removing tan.It also makes your skin lighter and removes dead skin cells. Yoghurt on the other hand is known for moisturizing your skin and making it more soft.

HOW TO USE

Take a bowl and add two tablespoons of besan with three tablespoons of yoghurt to make a fine paste. Apply it on the affected area and leave it for 15–20 mins. Rinse it off with water and pat dry the skin with a soft towel

3)MULTANI MITTI( FULLER’S EARTH) AND CUCUMBER

WHY IT WORKS?

Multani mitti( fuller’s earth) is the best friend for your skin because it is rich in exfoliating properties and gives your skin a natural glow. Also, the juice of cucumber helps in removing spots and rejuvenates your skin.

HOW TO USE

Take two tablespoons of multani mitti(fuller’s earth) in a bowl Take 1/4th of a cucumber and grate it to extract the juice. Pour the juice in that bowl and mix it well Apply the paste on the affected area and leave it for about 15–20 mins Rinse it off with water and pat dry the skin with a soft towel.

4)TURMERIC AND MILK

WHY IT WORKS?

Turmeric has innumerous medicinal properties and is also effective in removing dark spots and blemishes and milk on the other hand is best known for its exfoliating properties. In addition, milk is also known for making your skin soft and glowing.

HOW TO USE-

Take a bowl and add four tablespoons of milk to it Add 4 pinch of turmeric in the bowl and mix it well Apply the paste on the affected area and let it dry Wash it of with water and pat dry the skin with a soft towel

5)SANDALWOOD POWDER AND COCONUT WATER

WHY IT WORKS?

Sandalwood is best known for its exfoliating properties. It soothes sunburns and helps remove tan and dark spots and coconut water detoxifies your skin and gives it a natural fresh glow. Above all, the combination of sandalwood powder and coconut water gives you a soft and glowing skin.

HOW TO USE

Take two tablespoon of sandalwood powder in a bowl and add adequate amount of coconut water to it. Mix the paste well and apply it on the affected area Leave it for 15–20 mins and let it dry. Wash it off with water and pat dry the skin with a soft towel.

6)ALOE VERA

WHY IT WORKS?

Aloe Vera is one of the best exfoliating agents and reduces blemishes and pigmentation. In addition, it has got many medicinal properties and is also very effective in removing dark spots.

HOW TO USE-

Take an Aloe Vera leaf and peel off the skin Scrape the gel from the leaf and apply it to the affected area Leave it for at least 15–20 min and rinse it off

7)LEMON JUICE , CUCUMBER AND ROSE WATER

WHY IT WORKS?

Lemon juice acts as one of the best exfoliating agents and it helps remove dark spots and blemishes. As a result, it lighten ups your skin. On the other hand, cucumber rejuvenates your skin and soothes sunburns and is a great ingredient for detanning while rosewater acts as a cleanser and helps tone up your skin.

HOW TO USE

Take one tablespoon of lemon juice, cucumber juice and rose water each and mix it well. Apply the mixture on the affected area and leave it for 12–15 minutes. Rinse it off with water and pat dry the skin with a soft towel.

So these were the 7 best home remedies that will definitely help you get rid of sun tan and flaunt your natural glowing skin.

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