Turmeric Powder and Sandalwood Mix together a few tablespoons of sandalwood powder and turmeric powder. To this, add two or three drops of rose water. Make a thick paste with them and apply it on your hands. Allow this paste to sit for 30 minutes before washing it off. The ingredients will help cleanse your skin of any tanning agents you may have used. So, these are some easy ways to get rid of a sunless tan. Do let us know if you find other methods that work for you in the comments section below.