Though summer is a lot of fun, tanning is something that we cannot avoid, along with all the perks of summer. Enjoying the summer vacation, but going back home with an altogether different skin tone because of the sun out there is just annoying. Basically, tanning is the process of skin darkening, which is a result of exposure to UV radiation. A few home remedies are very simple and effective to remove face tan. We have put together a few remedies below.
Tomato And Yogurt
Due to the presence of antioxidants in tomato, it helps in the brightening of the skin, along with yogurt, which softens the skin due to the lactic acid present in it. Blend raw tomato without skin with 2 or 3 tablespoons of yogurt and apply it on the face. Wash it after 20 minutes.
Cucumber
Cucumber has a very cooling effect, along with the quality of removing tan. Apply cucumber juice on the face and wash it after it dries.
Lemon Juice
Rub sliced lemons on the tanned regions or apply the juice. Wash it after it gets dry. Because of the acids present in lemons it helps in skin lightening.
Turmeric and Bengal Gram
Mix two tablespoons of Bengal gram and 1 tablespoon each of rosewater and milk along with a pinch of turmeric. Apply this on the face for around 20 minutes and then gently remove the pack from your skin. Due to the coarseness of Bengal gram, it helps in removing dead skin from the face. All the other ingredients will help in skin lightening.
Potato juice
Make a thick potato juice along with a little lemon juice added in it. Apply it to the face and wash it with cold water after 20 minutes. Potatoes are rich in vitamin C and act as a bleach for the skin.
Aloe Vera
Apply fresh aloe vera gel to the face and wash it after an hour. For better results, let it dry overnight and wash it in the morning. It lightens the skin and acts as a moisturizer.
Papaya and Honey
Papaya contains an enzyme, papain, which has skin-lightening properties and helps in removing sun tan. Honey helps in softening the skin. Take half a cup of ripe papaya and mash it into a thick paste. Add one tablespoon of honey. Apply this to the face and rinse after 30 minutes.
Oatmeal and Buttermilk
Mix two tablespoons of oatmeal with three tablespoons of buttermilk and make a paste. Apply it on the face and wash it after it dries. Oats act as a natural exfoliator, and buttermilk will smooth the skin. The mixture will remove dead skin.
Strawberry and Milk
Crush 4 or 5 strawberries with fresh milk and apply them to the face. Wash it after 30 minutes. Strawberries are natural exfoliators, and both ingredients help in skin lightening.
Coconut water and Sandalwood
Mix one tablespoon of sandalwood powder with one tablespoon of coconut water. Apply it on the face and leave it to dry. Rinse it after some time. The mixture will cleanse the skin and remove sunburns.
Saffron
Mix around 4 to 5 tablespoons of fresh milk with 3 or 4 strands of saffron. Apply this mixture on the tanned face and wash it after 30 minutes. Both ingredients help in skin brightening and also nourishment.
Pineapple and Honey
Mix 5 or 6 cubes of pineapple with one tablespoon of honey in a blender. Apply it on the face and wash after 20 minutes. This mixture will help remove sun tan because of the enzyme Bromelain in pineapple which helps in inflammation and free radicals.
These remedies are definitely going to help in removing face tan because of the natural properties that each ingredient has.