Summertime means fun and frolic, with swimming, backyard barbeques and beach trips!! But don’t forget the bright hot sun plays havoc with your skin.
Just a few minutes in the blistering heat and the ultraviolet rays of the sun will cause an increased production of a brown colored pigment called melanin that can lead to tanned and lusterless skin.
While a tan may look attractive on certain skin tones, for most of us it’s just one of the dreaded hazards of summer.
The best way to avoid tans is to slap a good sunscreen with protection ranging from SPF 15 to 35, depending on the number of hours spent outdoors.
However, despite the precautions, a sun tan invariably sets in. Prolonged sun exposure leaves the sun block useless and the excessive sweating washes it away.
We at Medguru offer some trusted home remedies that will help bring the skin back to its natural tone after stubborn tanning.
Tan Removal Masks:
Mix cucumber and ripe papaya pulp with 1 tsp curd, 1 tsp honey, 4 tsp oatmeal and 1 tsp lemon juice. Mix well and apply on the face and neck till it dries up. Wash with normal water. Use this mask weekly for best results. Another effective pack to remove tan is made from calamine powder and sugarcane juice.
Gram Flour:
Mix gram flour with yogurt and apply on the skin. Wash it after 10 minutes. This is an effective method to remove tan and to make your skin look fair.
Haldi, Yoghurt & Lime Juice:
These three ingredients are easily available in your kitchen shelf. Mix a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi), chilled yoghurt (curd) and lemon juice and apply on skin daily before bath. This is one of the best remedy for reducing sun tan.
Sandalwood Powder:
A blend of sandalwood powder with a few drops of rose water or almonds helps in detanning. Apply this paste on your skin and leave it for half an hour before washing off with cold water. Sandalwood has great soothing and skin lightening properties.
Aloe Vera Gel:
This is a good treatment for sun tanned skin. Apply some pure aloe vera gel on the affected area during the night. Besides removing the tan it also helps sooth, cleanse, clear, and nourish the skin.
Sugar Scrub:
A good home remedy for sun tan is to mix sugar granules with the juice of a lemon. Add a little glycerin and scrub the exposed skin with the mixture in gentle circular motion. Keep for 15 minutes. This will help get rid of the tan and soften the skin.
Tomato & Cucumber Juice:
Mix the juices of tomato and cucumber and apply it on your face. Let it work for 30 minutes and then wash it off with fresh water. Used on a daily basis, this mixture will brighten the skin and erase the tan.
Raw Potato Juice:
Potato juice is an effective home remedy to rid of tan. Apply a mixture of 1 tsp of lemon juice and 1 tsp of potato juice and leave it on for 15 minutes. Repeat this process daily till you get rid of the tan.
Try these easy home remedies and enjoy outdoor fun without worrying about sun tan!!
