Natural Home Remedies to remove Sun tan.

I personally love summer, the holidays, bright colors, floral print dresses, watermelons(sorry guys, I don't like mangoes so much, you must be wondering how come someone not like mangoes, I know I am weird right, but I know people crave for mangoes all year, even in my home everyone loves mango). 

Sorry I got distracted but yeah Summers, guys summers is all about fun, family, friends, and games until you look into the mirror and see your skin two or more shades darker (though dark is always sexy).

Avoiding sun tan is impossible, but removing one isn't. While there are several facial and other procedure to deal with sun tan removal, there is nothing better than getting home remedies. 

Home remedies provide nourishment to the skin giving your skin a healthy glow, and also you don't even have to spend fortunes to get your glow back. 

Here are some home remedies that will help you to get rid of sun tan easily. But first,

Q.   What is Sun Tanning?

Sun Tanning is the effect of the sun on the skin which makes the skin color get darker than its usual tone. Even though exposure to the sun is important for our body as it provides Vitamin D and also allows the production of melanin to the body lending a healthy glow to the skin, but excessive exposure to the sun can cause the skin to burn and age faster, It can even cause Skin cancer.

Here are some quick and easy Home remedies to remove Sun tanning:

1. Gram flour and Yogurt Mask:

Take 2 tablespoon gram flour(also called Besan),

1 tablespoon curd or unflavoured yogurt,

1 tablespoon lemon juice,

1 tablespoon honey,

and 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder( I recommend Kasturi manjal also called wild turmeric)

mix all the ingredients well making it a smooth paste and apply on the affected parts of the skin. Leave this mask for 20mins until its completely dry and then wet your hands and massage the  skin for 2-3mins, this will remove all the dead skin, leaving you healthy and glowing skin.

Why it works:

Turmeric is an excellent skin brightening agent also it is antiseptic, while gram flour(Besan) lightens the skin effectively. Use this mask twice a week and you will see the difference. Its a great home remedy to remove sun tan.

2. Masoor Dal (Red lentils) and Tomato  Mask:

Masoor dal(Red lentils) is effective in removing sun tan. Tomato juice will brighten up the skin as its rich in antioxidants while aloe vera will soothe the skin.

Take 3 tablespoon masoor dal(Red lentils)

2 tablespoon tomato juice

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon aloe vera gel(fresh aloe vera will be great)

Soak 3 tablespoon of masoor dal overnight and take all the ingredients in the blender and blend it properly to make a smooth paste, then apply this paste on the skin let it dry.

For 15mins and then remove it by scrubbing it off in circular motion, this will allow better blood circulation to the skin. Wash off the skin with cold water.

3. Honey Papaya Mask:

While we love eating Papayas as it tastes delicious, it also serves as a great home remedy in removing sun tan.

Why it works:
Papaya has skin lightening properties that help in clearing blemishes and pigmentation. Honey has natural antibacterial properties that are great for acne, it also has moisturizing and soothing properties.

Take soft ripe papaya mash it or blend it in a blender to make it lump-free,
1 tablespoon honey,

1tablespoon lemon juice,

mix all the ingredients very well and apply this mask on your face, hands and even on legs. let it dry for 15 minutes. Then wash it off with lukewarm water.

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4.  Sandalwood and Milk crème mask:

Sandalwood or Chandan powder is a miracle ingredient when it comes to skin care. Sandalwood has natural antibacterial properties and is great for all the skin problems, including sun tan. It soothes the skin and also improves the texture and tone of the skin.

Take 1 tablespoon sandalwood powder,

1 tablespoon Multani Mitti powder(Fuller's earth powder),

1 tablespoon lemon juice,

2 tablespoon milk creme(malai),

1tablespoon rosewater,

mix all the ingredients well to make a smooth paste and apply it on your face and neck, leave to dry for 15-20minutes. Wash off with cool water and moisturize.  Increase the amount of Milk crème if you have dry skin. 

5. Potato and Rice Mask:

Take 2 tablespoon rice flour,

1 tablespoon potato juice,

1 tablespoon lemon juice,

1 tablespoon honey,

mix all the ingredients to make a smooth paste(add rose water if the paste is thick).

Apply this mask on the face and neck and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Then gently scrub the mask in a circular motion and wash it off with cold water. Moisturise your skin well.

Why it works:

Potato aids tan removal and spot reduction while the rice flour scrubs off the dead skin cells, leaving a healthy and glowing skin. Lemon juice lightens the skin and tightens the pores while honey nourishes and moisturize the skin.

6. Coffee  Milk and Honey Mask:

Coffee is a diuretic which helps the skin get rid of unnecessary water and toxins. It is also a great exfoliator, removes dead skin cells, dirt and impurities. While Raw milk cleanses the skin from within and also hydrates the skin, making it look supple and radiant.

Take 2 tablespoon Coffee powder,

1 tablespoon Raw milk(unpasteurized milk),

1 tablespoon honey,

mix the ingredients well to make a paste then apply on the face or desired area. Let it dry for 15-20 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water.

These are some home remedies that my mother shared with me. I hope it will be useful for you too, They not only helps in Sun tan removal but also gives you healthy and radiant skin.
" Remember whatever your color is it doesn't matter, the only thing matters is you smiling inside and out."

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Love,

Ruchi.

Xoxo