Natural ways to remove sun tan permanently
Most of us spend a lot of money on parlour to remove patches of tan on the body but all that is waste as these treatments are not permanent. If you want to remove them forever, you don’t have to spend any money, just keep patience and go for natural ways.
Oatmeal and buttermilk pack
Very effective on tanned skin. just mix together 3 tbsp of buttermilk with 2 tbsp of oatmeal. Massage into affected areas in circular motions.
Oats act as a natural exfoliator and buttermilk will soothe the skin and heal the blisters
Yogurt and orange juice pack
You can use this pack every time when you are exposed to sunlight. When you are back home, mix a tablespoon of orange juice and yogurt and apply this on affected areas. Leave it for half an hour before you rinse with water.
Coconut water mixed with sandalwood
One of the best remedies for tanned skin. Sandalwood paste is a natural soother and you can mix it with the goodness of coconut water. Mix a tbsp of sandalwood powder with coconut water. Together they will not just rejuvenate and cleanse your skin, but also soothe your sunburns and remove tan naturally.
Cabbage leaves
It seems weird but true, it works like magic for tanned skin. Just place a few cold cabbage leaves on the affected areas.
Vicks Vapour Rub
Again not very common but very effective treatment for tanned skin, it is also very effective for acne too.
Green Gourd
If you want to get rid of sun tan soon, apply the juice of green gourd. Although I don’t like the smell of this but its effective.
Sour curd
sour curd has great bleaching properties, so it gives immediate results on tanned skin. To remove them permanently apply it regularly
Lemon juice with potato
Extract the juice of one medium-sized potato, and mix together with a tablespoon of freshly extracted lemon juice. Apply this on your face like all other packs. Leave it on for half an hour before you wash it off with cold water and pat dry!.
Lotus flower face pack
This face pack is enriched with linolic acid and that helps to remove suntan in an instant.
Ingredients required:
- Lotus flower: 1
- Manuka honey: 2 tablespoons
- Turmeric powder: a pinch of it
- Face pack applicator: 1
- Wet towel: 1
Procedure:
- Separate the lotus petals.
- Add lotus petals and purified water in a container.
- Bring it to boil.
- Let it cool down.
- Keep the boiled flower petals aside and throw away the water.
- Grind the lotus petals into a paste using a pestle and mortar.
- Add manuka honey and turmeric powder in this paste and mix well.
- Take a generous amount of this face pack with your face pack brush and apply it evenly all over your face.
- Let it dry out completely.
- Wipe it off with a wet towel.
- Skip the toner and apply a moisturizer afterward.
Frequency:
Apply this face pack twice in a week to get the best results.
Yogurt and Tomato face mask
Tomato contains compounds and antioxidants which protect the skin and help brighten the skin. Yogurt also adds on to this characteristic and helps cleanse the skin to promote the production of new cells and tissues. Thus it helps make the skin soft and bright.
Ingredients required:
- Tomato: 1 of it
- Fresh Yogurt: 2 tsp
Procedure:
- First of all, take a tomato and extract its pulp out and then mash it into a paste-like consistency.
- After that, combine it with a couple of tsp of fresh yogurt to make a smooth paste.
- Then, apply the resultant mixture all over your face and skin.
- Lastly, leave the mask on your skin for about 20 minutes before rinsing it off. You are done now!
Frequency:
You can use this face mask 2-3 times a week to get great results in lightening your skin tone and getting rid of the tan.
Coconut water and sandalwood face mask
Coconut water is great for cleansing and detoxing the skin to promote its regeneration while sandalwood is known to have soothing and brightening properties on the skin. Overall, this is a great tan removal remedy.
Ingredients required:
- Coconut water: 1 tbsp
- Sandal powder: 1 tbsp
Procedure:
- First of all, take both the ingredients and combine them together well by mixing them. You should obtain a smooth paste.
- After that, smooth it all over your face gently using gentle massaging motions.
- Then, leave it on your skin for a while before rinsing it off. You are done now!
Frequency:
You can use this face mask a couple of times in a week to get rid and fade your tan quickly.
Pineapple and Honey Face Pack
Pineapple contains compounds which protect the skin and help heal sun damage including lightening the skin and getting rid of tan. Honey also helps in this as it moisturizes the skin properly and helps nourish it to make it softer, smoother and brighter.
Ingredients required:
- Pineapple pulp: 2 tbsp
- Honey: 1 tbsp
Procedure:
- First of all, take some pulp from fresh pineapple and mash it into a pulpy paste.
- Now, combine 2 tbsp of the pineapple pulp with a tbsp of raw organic honey. Ensure that you get a smooth paste.
- After that, apply that apply the mask all over your face and skin. Make sure to cover all tanned areas.
- Lastly, leave it on the skin for a while before rinsing it off with tepid water. You are done now!
Frequency:
You can use this face mask a couple of times in a week to get rid and fade your tan quickly.
Turmeric and Milk Skin Brightening Face Pack
Turmeric has been used for centuries among Indian culture as a remedy to beautify the skin and make it brighter and stronger. Milk helps in nourishing and hydrating the skin and imparting a radiant glow to it.
Ingredients required:
- Turmeric powder: 1 tsp
- Milk: 2 tbsp
Procedure:
- First of all, mix the two ingredients together thoroughly to obtain a smooth paste.
- After that, spread it all over the areas of your skin affected by the tan.
- Lastly, leave it on there until it dries out completely and then rinse it off using normal water. You are done!
Frequency:
You can use this face mask every day to brighten up your skin and getting rid of the tan.