Tame your Tan this summer with these easy home remedies
Sun tanning and skin pigmentation are prevalent in summers. Apply sunscreen and try these effective home remedies for tan removal.
The summers are synonymous with sun tans and skin darkening. Swimming pools and beaches become the favourite spots for many people. The beach and pool visits though bring a soothing effect but leave behind stubborn suntans.
While stocking your sunscreen is inevitable, home remedies go a long way in tan removal. Despite applying sunscreen you are likely to get sun tanning. Here are some easy home remedies for tan removal. Lock in, your colour this summer with these effective home remedies.
Lemon and Honey
A great combination for skin repair as lemon containing citric acid lightens the skin while honey moisturises the skin preventing the darkness.
Procedure: Mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice and honey on affected areas. Leave for 20 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water.
Yogurt and Turmeric
The lactic acid brightens and exfoliates skin while turmeric controls the irritation due to medicinal properties.
Procedure: 1 tablespoon turmeric to 2 tablespoon of yogurt and let it dry. Rinse it off after drying. Apply a moisturiser
Rice flour scrub
This is one amazing ingredient that gives you instant results. Rice flour combined with rose water and lemon works miracles on the affected areas as it exfoliates the skin.
Procedure: 2 tablespoons of Rice flour, drops of gulab water and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. The rose water should be added to get a paste of desirable consistency
Tomato pulp
Tomatoes are rich in Lycopene, which lightens skin pigmentation and redness.
Procedure: Grind up a ripe tomato use pulp on the sun-kissed skin. Leave it and wash it off, apply the solution on alternative days.
Sandalwood paste
It is renowned for its anti-inflammatory and cooling qualities.
Procedure: Combine rose water and sandalwood powder. Let it sit till it dries out completely. Use cool water to wash it off.
