Summer is almost here and it’s time to store away the
sweaters and jackets and usher in the pretty summer dresses. After the long
cold winter, it is time to enjoy the sunshine with family and friends in
beaches and parks. Despite all the happiness and fun, at the end of the day
most of us are left with ugly and unattractive sun tan on face and hands that
are not easy to get rid of. Most of us go for a quick bleaching session or use
chemical laden cosmetic products for instant tan removal, but all these take
toll on our skin in the long run. When it comes to side-effects free healing of
tanned skin, home remedies using natural ingredients is the best option because
it soothes and nourishes the skin and removes the tan in a caring, gentle
manner.
Homemade tips to get rid of
sun tan
Cucumber,
Rose Water and Lemon Juice
The acidic property of lemon acts as a natural bleach in
removing tan and fighting pimples. The
cucumber juice and rose water acts as cooling agents for soothing the blemished
skin. Take a table spoon each of cucumber juice, lemon juice and rose water and
mix in a bowl. Apply with cotton on tanned areas, wait for 10 minutes and wash
off with cold water. Apply this pack every day after you get back home from the
sun.
Potato
Slices
Take a potato, cut it into slices. Apply these slices on the face, neck, arms,
and other parts of the body which are darken due to the sun rays. This will
reduce the suntan from the skin.
Honey
Take one teaspoon of honey, one teaspoon of lemon juice, one
teaspoon of powder milk, and half teaspoon of almond oil. Mix these all in a
pot. Apply this mixture on the body for fifteen minutes. Take a bath with cold
water after that.
Coconut
Water
Wash the tanned area with lukewarm water and apply fresh
coconut water all over and leave it to dry. After half an hour you can wash
with cold water. Do it regularly in few days your skin color will become
normal.
Sandalwood
Water
Take one cup of raw milk and add one tablespoon of Sandalwood
powder in it and mix well. After washing affected area apply this mixture on
tanned area and leave for drying. After some time it will become dried. Now
wash with water. This is very effective tip to remove sun tan. It will also
improve your skin tone and you will get a fair skin. Apply regularly according
to your need.
Milk
Pour milk, and water in a cup in equal amount, and soak up a
cotton cloth in this solution to place on your sunburn affected parts .Try this
home remedy to get relief from the painful suntan.
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.
Gram
Flour
Gram flour is very useful in treating a sun tan as it helps
remove dead skin cells and leaves your skin bright and young. You can use the
gram flour powder available in market or make a paste of whole green gram. Mix
the gram flour in water and rub it all over the affected skin area. Wait 20
minutes before washing if off with water. Do this twice a week for a few
months. For best results, use rose water instead of plain water. You can also
mix some lime juice and yogurt into the paste.
Barley Yogurt
Mask
Make a mask at home mixing barley, yogurt, and turmeric in
equal amount to apply on your sunburn affected areas to treat them naturally at
home.
Cucumber
Orange Juice
You can prepare a mixture of natural substances such as
orange juice, water and cucumber juice and then apply the mixture to your face.
Apply it on your face like a mask. Because of the citric content in the orange
juice, the cooling effect of the cucumber juice acts as a great tan remover.
Milk
and Turmeric Power
Add a teaspoonful of turmeric powder to 1 tablespoon milk.
You can also add fresh orange juice to this mixture. Apply it to the face and
let it dry. Then you can wash your face with cool water.
Oats
Buttermilk 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.
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.
Oatmeal
Yogurt Mask
Apply a paste of oatmeal, yogurt, a few drops of lime and
tomato juice. Wash this with cold water after half an hour and see the
difference.
Papaya
and Honey Face Pack
The enzymes in papaya are known for skin renewal, whitening,
exfoliation and restoration. Honey helps in moisturizing and softening the
skin. For this pack, take ½ cup of ripe papaya pulp and mash it well, add a
table spoon of honey to it and mix well. Apply on clean face and dry for 30
minutes. Rinse off with water.
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