Summer and outdoors is definitely a match made in heaven. Come summer, and who wouldn’t want to break away and dance their way to the beach? Despite your sunscreens, the time you spend outdoors is going to give you a tan. But, worry not; there are more natural ways to remove sun tan than opting for artificial chemical bleaches which harm your skin more than they help.
Our handy tips and home remedies will help you remove sun tan instantly and besides they leave you with a natural glow.

Home Remedies to remove Sun Tan Instantly

Yoghurt

Yoghurt is a product always available at home and provides instant relief from sun tan. Yoghurt has cooling properties, tightens skin pores and acts like a moisturizer. Just switch on the music, wash your tanned skin with some cool water, apply yogurt and leave it on for 15 minutes Rinse with water and watch your tan disappear like magic!
Handy tip: A mixture of yoghurt and flour acts as a natural scrub removing dark spots, so you could try this too.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is used in the ancient Ayurvedic system as a cure for many skin problems. So you could just about understand its magical effect on the skin. Just find the nearest Aloe Vera plant, remove the pulp and rub it over your tanned skin. Leave it on for a few minutes and wash away. It not only removes sun tan but sunburns as well, leaving your skin with a lasting glow.

Honey and Papaya

Honey is loaded with antioxidants and vital nutrients. Papaya is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Vitamin K which are skin essentials. So a combination of the above is sure to effect magic on your skin.
Mash up a ripe papaya with a tablespoon of honey. Apply it over tanned skin and let it sit for 30 minutes. In the meantime, you can plan your next beach holiday or relax with a book. Wash off with cold water and we are sure, you will wonder where the tan disappeared so fast!
Handy Tip: Always opt for organic honey which hasn’t been treated with heat for the best results.

Lemon Juice

This has got to be the simplest remedy ever! Lemon is a great source of Vitamin C and acts as a natural tan remover. Just take a slice of lemon and rub it over your tanned skin. Leave it standing for a few minutes and wash away to reveal tan-free, smooth skin.

Oatmeal, Honey and Buttermilk

Now, this sounds more like a meal than something you apply on your skin. But trust us; you would love its effect on your skin. Rub over your tanned skin, a mixture of two tablespoons of oatmeal, three tablespoons of buttermilk and a spoonful of honey. Let it stand for around 15 minutes and wash away. Besides removing tan, you also notice how glowing and healthy your skin is.

Tomato

Tomato is rich in Vitamin C and other nutrients good for the skin. The best way to remove tans is by applying tomato pulp on your skin. After a few minutes wash with water and you would be surprised to at how behind sparkling and light your skin is. It also removes all damages from pollutants.

Milk with Turmeric

Grab these two simple ingredients, make a mixture and apply them over tanned skin. Let it dry and wash it off to reveal smooth skin devoid of tans. An integral part of Indian cuisine and beauty regimens, turmeric is the elixir to all skin ailments and is also an antiseptic. Watch out for the faint yellow glow it might leave you with, though.
Handy Tip: The yellow stain of turmeric can be removed with an exfoliating mixture of sugar and water.
Remember, these are simple tips straight out of your kitchen. But always seek professional help or try out a patch test before you use them.