Diy Home remedies To Get Rid Of Tan

Diy Home remedies To Get Rid Of Tan

1. Lemon Juice

You Will Need

A lemon

What You Have To Do

1. Slice the lemon and rub it on the tanned region.
2. Leave it on for a few minutes before you hit the shower.

How Often You Should Do This

Do this once or twice daily.

Why This Works

We often use lemon juice to remove scars on the face. But, we can also use it to reduce tan without making the skin dry. This is because of the acids present in lemon juice that act as skin lightening agents (1, 2). Doing this regularly will help you get rid of tan successfully over a period of 2-4 months.

2. Lemon Juice, Cucumber, And Rose Water

You Will Need

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cucumber extract
1 tablespoon rose water
What You Have To Do

Mix all the ingredients.
Apply this concoction to the tanned areas generously.
Rinse after 10-12 minutes.
How Often You Should Do This

Use this pack every day.

Why This Works

If you feel that using just lemon juice can be harsh on your skin, use this homemade pack. The lemon juice will work to remove the tan while the cucumber juice and rose water will soothe burnt and blemished skin.

3. Turmeric And Bengal Gram Flour Pack

You Will Need

2 tablespoons Bengal gram flour
A pinch of turmeric
1 tablespoon rose water
1 tablespoon milk
What You Have To Do

Mix the ingredients.
Apply this pack on the cleansed areas and leave it on for a good 20 minutes.
Once the pack is dry, moisten your skin with a few drops of water. Then, gently remove the pack by scrubbing first in the clockwise and then the anticlockwise direction.
You can further increase the potency of this pack by adding a tablespoon of crushed and powdered orange peel.

How Often You Should Do This

You may apply this pack every alternate day for best results.

Why This Works

If you are on the lookout for instant exfoliation and tan removal, then this pack is just what you should go for. The coarseness of the Bengal gram flour will remove the dead skin cells and impurities from your skin. Turmeric aids in evening out your skin tone and removing tan.

Caution

If you are allergic to milk, use only rose water to make the paste.

4. Aloe, Red Lentil, And Tomato Pack

You Will Need

1 tablespoon red lentil powder
1 tablespoon tomato juice
1 teaspoon aloe vera extract
What You Have To Do

Make a rough paste by mixing the red lentil powder (masoor dal) with the tomato juice and aloe vera.
Apply it on your face and let it stay for half an hour. Wash it off with cold water.
How Often You Should Do This

Use this pack every alternate day for a week or two initially and then twice a week.

Why This Works

Red lentil, commonly known as masoor dal, is a potent tan removal ingredient. When this wonder dal is combined with aloe and tomato extract, a powerful tan removal pack is born. Tomato, like lemon, contains skin lightening agents while aloe vera nourishes and soothes the sensitive skin.

5. Honey And Papaya Pack

You Will Need

1/2 cup ripe papaya
1 tablespoon honey
What You Have To Do

Mash the papaya and add honey to it.
Blend well and apply the pack on your face.
Leave it on for half an hour. Wash off with cold or lukewarm water for best results.
How Often You Should Do This

Do this twice or thrice a week.

Why This Works

A few spoonfuls of papaya are all you need to make sure your skin is light and radiant. The enzymes in papaya have been put to use since time immemorial in skin whitening, renewal, and exfoliating products. Honey makes the skin soft and supple. Together, they make a cheap and effective tan removal home remedy.

6. Buttermilk And Oatmeal Pack

You Will Need

3 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons oatmeal
What You Have To Do

Mix the buttermilk with the oatmeal.
Massage the paste onto the affected areas in circular motions for a few minutes and rinse.
How Often You Should Do This

Use this scrub twice a week.

Why This Works

This is another favorite recommendation of mine; this pack will not disappoint you. The buttermilk will soothe your skin and heal the blisters while the oats will act as a natural exfoliator, revealing younger looking skin .

7. Yogurt And Tomato Pack

You Will Need

1 tablespoon plain yogurt
1 tablespoon tomato pulp/juice
What You Have To Do

Mix the ingredients and apply the paste on your face.
Let it dry for 30 minutes. Cleanse with water.
How Often You Should Do This

Repeat this twice or thrice a week.

Why This Works

The citric properties of tomato act as a natural tan remover. If you wish to reduce pigmentation and dark spots, this pack is worth a try. The tomato extract works on spots and pigmentation. It also works as a toner and opens up the pores on the skin and reduces oiliness naturally. Yogurt moisturizes and soothes the skin.

Caution

You may experience a slight tingling sensation, but be assured that the pack is beginning to work.

8. Yogurt And Orange Juice

You Will Need

1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon yogurt
What You Have To Do

Mix the orange juice and yogurt and apply the mixture on the tanned skin.
Leave it on for half an hour before you rinse with water.
How Often You Should Do This

Repeat this every day, and you will start noticing results in a couple of days.

Why This Works

After a fun-filled holiday at the beach, it can be disappointing to see all those tan lines. Fret no more, as this remedy will remove that tan in just a few applications. Orange juice contains citric acid that acts as a natural bleaching agent. Its vitamin C content also helps in rejuvenating the skin by eliminating free radicals. Yogurt, as we already know, is a good moisturizer.

9. Strawberry And Milk

You Will Need

4-5 strawberries
2 tablespoons milk
What You Have To Do

Crush the strawberries with fresh milk.
Apply the mixture on your face and the heavily tanned areas. Leave the pack on for 30 minutes before you rinse it off.
How Often You Should Do This

Apply this twice a week.

 Why This Works

This is one home remedy to remove tan that you will surely love. However, you will have to resist the temptation to scoop this remedy into your mouth. Strawberries are natural exfoliators that remove dead cells and lighten and moisturize your skin .

10. Lemon Juice And Potato

You Will Need

1 medium-sized potato
1 tablespoon lemon juice
What You Have To Do

Extract the juice of the potato and mix it with freshly extracted lemon juice.
Apply this mixture on your face like you would apply any other pack.
Leave it on for half an hour. Wash it off with cold water and pat dry.
How Often You Should Do This

Use this every day until the tan fades away.

Why This Works

Loaded with fibers, vital vitamins, and minerals, potato juice helps treat both blemishes and sunburn naturally.
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