5 DIY Ways To Remove Hand Tan Quickly

You scrub and wash, moisturise and protect, and do everything possible to take care of your skin. The result is a glowing, gorgeous you. But just one look at your hands and ouch! What went wrong there?

However hard you try, protecting your hands from sun tan is a near-impossible task. Add to that the constant use and washing, and the moisturiser or sunscreen that you applied in the morning is long gone. No one wants a blotchy, uneven skin tone on hands. So, what is to be done?

If you want to know how to remove tan from hands, step inside the kitchen please. Everything that you need to get beautiful, glowing hands is right here, in your cupboards and in your refrigerator.

# Curd and Haldi

- Add a little haldi (turmeric) to a small bowl of chilled curd and beat it until it makes a thick paste.

- Cover your hands with this paste and wash off thoroughly with cold water after 20 minutes.

- Do this just before your bath every day for 2 weeks and you will soon see results.

# Lemon juice

- Mix the juice from 3-4 lemons in a large bowl of warm water.

- Soak your hands in this solution for 20-25 minutes and wash off with cold water.

- For very dark stains you can apply 3-4 tablespoons of the juice directly on the tanned area and wash off after 20 minutes.

- Repeat this 2-3 times a week after your bath for the best results.

# Cucumber

- Mix together 2 tablespoons of fresh cucumber juice with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and a pinch of turmeric to form a paste.

- Apply this on your hands and wash it off with cold water after 30 minutes.

- Repeat this every night for 2 weeks and you will soon see the tan disappear.

# Petroleum jelly

- Before going to bed, liberally apply petroleum jelly to your hands and cover them with cotton gloves.

- Wash your hands only in the morning, if you want to, that is. Soft, supple, tan-free hands are yours.

# Baking Soda Paste

- Mix baking soda with water to make fine paste and apply on the tanned areas

- Do it 2-3 times a week to see the excellent results.