Amazing Home Remedies to Remove Sun Tan From Your Body

Summer is here! All you lovely ladies must be excited to put on your summer dress and have some fun outdoors. But all the fun goes away as you get the ugly tan not only in your face but also hands and feet. Suntan can be really embarrassing especially due to dual skin tone. 

 It is has been observed that the majority of the ladies are concerned about tan in their face and completely ignore their hands and feet. Sunburn on any part of the body should not be ignored as they look really ugly.

How to get rid of Suntan?

Most of the ladies go for bleach and other cosmetic treatments to get rid of the tan. Such treatments might lighten the skin instantly, but in the long run they bring harm to the skin. Sunburn are stubborn they do not go away easily, so you need some patience to deal with them. Here are few home remedies for sun tan removal that will lighten the skin tone, as well as restore back its lost luster. 

Yoghurt and Turmeric

To prepare this anti tan pack, take one teaspoonful of yoghurt and whip it properly so that it gets smoother. Now mix 2 pinches of turmeric powder. Turmeric powder is antibacterial and helps to reduce the tanning naturally. Moreover turmeric and lactic acid in the yogurt will make the skin fair. This can also be a good way to get fairness easily for all skin types. Use the pack on the face and hands, legs where the sun tan is and keep for half an hour. Wash off with mild water.

Lemon 

Lemon juice works wonders to remove sun tan as it has natural bleaching properties. You can directly apply the juice on the affected area and once it dries up wash it with water. Even the mixture of lemon juice and honey will help you in getting rid of the stubborn tan.

Cucumber

Cucumber is known to be a great remedy to get rid of  the tan while its cooling effect soothes the skin. The Vitamin C in the cucumber also keeps the skin moisturized. Make a face pack with cucumber, rose water and lemon juice and apply it on the face. Keep it for 30 minutes and once you remove it you will see great results. 

Chandan pack

Chandan or sandalwood has been used since centuries to get beautiful skin. Sandalwood has skin healing and skin soothing features. Which is why sandalwood also cures the skin problems like sun burn, sun tan, pigmentation and boils in summers. Sandalwood is good for all the skin types and is used as face packs. Make a pack with sandalwood and rose water. Use that on the sun burnt skin or the sun tanned skin like on face, hands etc. Let it dry completely and wash off. This natural treatment with sandal will help in remove the sun tan removal fast.

Tomato

Tomato also works great in removing sun tan. It has anti-oxidants property, minerals, and vitamins that help in making the skin look healthy. To remove the tan, you can make a mask by mixing tomato pulp, one tablespoon of yogurt and some oatmeal. Remove it after 5-10 minutes and get clear as well as glowing skin.

Natural skin bleaching agents like tomato juice is also an effective remedy to treat the sun tan on hands, feet, face and back. Tomato juice gets absorbed into the skin and works to lighten the skin. It gently removes the tan and cures the skin pigmentation due to sun tanning. Apply tomato juice or rub tomato slices every day on the tanned skin to get rid of the sun tan faster.

Coconut water

Coconut water too is good for removing the sun tan from the facial skin. In addition with the sun tan lightening properties, coconut water is also great to make the skin tone lighter. It tones and firms up the skin with its nutrients. This coconut water is an efficient home remedy for sun tan removal in a natural way. Apply coconut water on the affected skin or when you come home after staying long in the sun. College students who get tanned easily can try this treatment to fade the tanning and skin darkness due to sun exposure for long duration.

Potato

An excellent natural remedy to remove sun tan is Potato. It is rich in Vitamin C and so works as a great bleaching agent. Cut peeled potatoes and make a paste in the blender. Apply it on the affected area and wash it cold water after 20 to 30 minutes. To get best results add lemon juice to the paste.

Aloe Vera

The goodness of Aloe Vera is very effective in removing the sunburn and helps in lightening the skin. If it is applied directly to the affected area it will both cleanse as well as nourish the skin. Use it regularly to get the best results.

Aloe vera is a blessed plant with its juice and gel being beneficial for skin, hair and health. Aloe vera gel is enriched with vitamins, mineral and water content. High moisture and mineral contents helps to keep the skin hydrated and lighten the sun tan from skin. It is also good to sue on the skin in summers when the skin gets sun burnt and get patchy. Take some fresh aloe vera gel and apply on the affected areas. Keep this overnight and wash in the morning.

Aloe vera gel can also be used by mixing with some lemon juice to get rid of the sun tan faster from the face and body skin.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal is considered efficient to remove the sun damage and sun tan from the face and body skin. Soak oatmeal in milk and apply on the face. Keep for 20 minutes then wash the face with water. This can be tried on the body before going to shower for sun tan removal.

Prepare a paste by blending buttermilk and oatmeal powder. Use it on the tanned skin. Alternatively, form a paste with grounded dried orange peel, oatmeal powder, milk, and grounded almonds. Use it on the tanned area. Leave it for ½ hour and then, wash off with cold water. Within a few days, you will certainly realize a difference in the complexion of your skin.

Cumin water

Cumin water is a good natural remedy for removing sun tan. Take one teaspoonful of cumin seeds and put them in half cup of water. Boil it and when the water reaches ½ cup then stop boiling. Let it cool down and use this to massage the tanned skin. This treatment will help in sun tan removal quickly.

Orange Peels

Take dried orange peels. Grind them finely into a powder. Mix this powder with curd. Apply it on your hands, face, and neck. After 15-20 minutes, rinse off with water.

Sandalwood

Mix turmeric powder and sandalwood powder in equal quantity. Prepare a thick paste by adding rose water. Apply. When it dries, rinse off with cold water. Another way is to combine sandalwood powder with almond oil and coconut oil. Use it on the sun burned areas.

Almond

Soak 5-6 almonds in water overnight. The next morning crush them and add milk to prepare a paste. Apply and wash with cold water. It acts as a good skin toner and scrub.

Cucumber

You can rub a slice of fresh cucumber on the skin. Else, you can mix 2 tbsp of fresh cucumber juice, a pinch of turmeric and 1 tbsp of lemon juice. Use it on the sun burned regions. It will soothe your skin and reduce the tanning.

Milk

To a small quantity of raw milk, add a pinch of turmeric and 3-4 drops of lemon juice. Use this solution on the affected skin. Allow it to dry. Then, clean with water. Else, soak saffron in fresh milk cream for a whole night. The next morning, mix it well and use on the skin. It will give a natural glow to your skin.

Gram Flour

Take some gram flour in a bowl. To make a paste, add rose water to it. Use it on the skin. After 20 minutes, wash off with water. For better results, you can also add yogurt and lime juice to this paste. Repeat it 2 times a week.

Fuller Earth (Multani Mitti)

Mix multani mitti, a pinch of turmeric powder and tomato juice. Rub this mixture on the tanned areas. It will do a wonder for your skin.

Papaya

Take papaya pulp and mash it. Apply on the tanned regions. It reduces the tanning.

Buttermilk

Take a cup of yogurt. Dilute it by adding water. Blend well. Apply with the help of a cotton ball. Within a few days use, you will surely feel the difference.

Honey

Mix lemon juice and honey. Add 3-5 drops of rosewater to it. Now, mix well and rub it on the skin. Wash with water, after 15-20 minutes.

Sugar

Mix equal quantity of lemon juice and sugar granules. Gently rub it. Leave it for fifteen minutes. It acts as natural bleach.

Baking Soda

In two teaspoons of mashed papaya, add ¼ teaspoon each of salt and baking soda. Now, apply this paste on the exposed areas. After ten to fifteen minutes, rinse off with cool water.

These homemade remedies can only effective if you religiously follow them. 

Apart from these natural solutions to remove sunburn, always cover yourself during summers and drink lots of water to keep your skin hydrated. Make sure you use a sunscreen whenever you step out of the sun. Regularly moisturize and exfoliate your skin to ensure its good health. Once you come back from outdoors make it point to wash your face with cold water and also use a face wash to remove dirt and oil from the face.

Useful Tips

·         Besides applying the above remedies, you should also follow the following defensive measures:

·         To protect your eyes from the UV rays, wear sunglasses.

·         Don a wide brim hat to defend your face and head.

·         Before stepping out, apply sunscreen (15 SPF or more) on the exposed parts.

·         Wear the clothes that cover your entire body.