Effective ways or remedies to get rid of Sun Tan

The sun’s ultraviolet rays increase production of melanin in the body, which results in sun tanned skin. After getting a sun tan, it is not easy to bring your skin back to a normal state but with patience and care it can be done.

Instead of spending money on expensive cosmetic products, you can try some natural treatments. There are many simple natural treatments that can lighten a sun tan and restore a lighter complexion.

Effective ways or remedies to get rid of Sun Tan

Lemon Cucumber face mask

A mixture of lemon juice, rose water and cucumber juice should be applied on the face as a face pack. Lemon juice is citric acid that helps remove the tan and the cucumber and rose water are cooling agents.

Oats Buttermilk Face mask

Prepare a mixture of oats and buttermilk. This mixture should be rubbed onto the tanned area as the oats will help in exfoliating the skin and on the other hand the butter milk is known to be extremely soothing for the skin.

Lemon Juice

Lemon is great for curing sun tanned skin due to its natural bleaching properties. You can simply apply some fresh lemon juice on the affected skin area and allow it to dry before washing the area with water. You can also add some sugar to lemon juice and apply it on the skin. Sugar is an excellent cleansing agent. Do this two or three times a week for fast results.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera gel will lighten the skin within a week, if applied daily to the affected area. It also helps cleanse and nourish the skin. Apply fresh aloe vera gel on the affected skin areas before going to bed. In the morning, wash the skin thoroughly.

Potato

Raw potato is an excellent remedy for sun tanned skin. Surprisingly, it is rich in vitamin c and hence, works as natural bleach. It also helps soothe sunburn. Peel the skin off two to three medium-sized potatoes, cut them into chunks and put them in a blender to make a paste. Apply the paste generously all over the affected skin area. Let it dry for about 30 minutes and then wash it off with cold water.

Saffron and Fresh Cream Face Pack

Saffron (Kesar) has been an age old ingredient for skin care. Saffron helps in natural skin brightening, toning, tan removal, and fighting acne and pimples. Soak a few strands of saffron in 2 tablespoons of milk cream overnight. Blend with fingers and apply on the face evenly. Let it dry for 20 minutes and wash off with water. This pack also works as a deep moisturizer.

Wheat Flour Face Pack

Applying wheat flour on the skin can help in improving skin tone, fade away dark spots and uneven skin tone. Make a paste using 2 tablespoons of wheat flour and water and apply on face. The paste should not be too thick.  Leave it for 15 minutes and wash off with water and get softer and brighter skin.

Turmeric Lemon Face mask

Apply a paste made with turmeric powder and lime juice thrice a week. This will lighten the skin color considerably and remove the tan.

Almond Face Mask

Soak almonds overnight and grind them into a fine paste the next morning. Add equal quantities of milk cream to the paste and apply on the affected area to make the skin fair.

Besan Face mask

Prepare a paste of gram flour, yogurt and lemon. The quantity of each item should be equal. Then apply the paste to the affected area. Leave it on for 10 minutes. When the mixture is completely dried, wash it off with lukewarm water.

Coconut water face mask

You can constantly apply coconut water to your hands and let it dry. For faster and more effective results you can apply this solution more than once in a day.

Coconut oil

This oil will nourish the skin and removes tan. Massage the coconut oil on the neck daily in order to remove tanning from neck.