8 Home Remedies To Remove Tan Naturally

During summers, the heat doesn’t just burn our body but also take away all the moisture from our skin making it look dull and dry. The skin tans became of the UVA radiation from the sun. The UVA rays go into the lower layers of the epidermis and activate the cells called melanocytes. These cells produce melanin, the brown color in the skin that causes tanning. Tanning increases the risk of early aging of the skin.

A shade or few darker skin generally causes of a long exposure of sun, this is known as a tan. A tan in reality is the skin trying to protect itself from sun damage. When ultraviolet rays from the sun enter in the skin, they trigger the production of melanin, a dark brown color, as a way of protecting the skin from burning. Eventually the skin gets darker and then we see this in form of a tan.

How to remove tan? Here are some homemade tips, ways to treat and get rid of it and top natural tan removal remedies and mask recipes.

# Lemon juice, cucumber and rose water face mask

Preparation

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cucumber juice
1 tablespoon rose water

Method

Mix all these natural ingredients in a bowl and make a paste of it

Apply

Apply the mixture on the tanned areas.
Let it sit for 10-12 minutes and then wash off with cold water.

The lemon juice will helpful in reduce the tanning, while rose water and cucumber soothe skin inflammation.

# Honey and papaya face mask

Preparation

2-3 tablespoon mash papaya
1 teaspoon honey

Method

In a bowl, mix all natural ingredients and make a paste of it

Apply

Apply the paste on the tanned areas.
Let it sit for 20-25 minutes and then wash off with cold water.

Papaya is full in natural enzymes that have skin bleaching and exfoliating properties. Honey also full in antioxidants that remove free radicals from the skin which cause ageing.

# Tomato juice and yogurt face mask for natural tan removal

Preparation

1 tablespoon tomato juice
1 tablespoon yogurt

Method

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and make a paste of it

Apply

Apply the paste on the tanned areas.
Let it sit for 25-30 minutes.
Wash off with cold water.

Rich antioxidants of tomato can help in brightening skin, while yogurt is rich in lactic acid which softens the skin.

# Oatmeal and buttermilk face mask

Preparation

2 tablespoon oatmeal
2-3 tablespoon buttermilk

Method

Soak oatmeal in water for few minutes
Mix all above ingredients in a bowl and make a paste of it

Apply

Apply the paste on the tanned areas and massage gently
Let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
Wash off with cold water.

Oatmeal is great in exfoliating and skin cleansing properties. Buttermilk is rich in lactic acid which can soften the skin and improve skin tan.

# Strawberries and milk cream face mask for natural tan removal

Preparation

2 tablespoon mash strawberries
1 tablespoon milk cream

Method

Mix all above ingredients in a bowl and make a paste of it

Apply

Apply the paste on the tanned areas.
Let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
Wash off with cold water.

Strawberries are naturally rich with skin brightening properties. The milk cream will provide as a natural skin moisturizer.

# Orange juice and yogurt face mask

Preparation

1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon yogurt

Method

Mix all above ingredients in a bowl and make a paste of it

Apply

Apply this homemade paste on the tanned areas.
Let it sit for 25-30 minutes.
Wash off with cold water.

Oranges contain citric acid it works as a skin bleaching agent, the vitamin C helps in it revitalizing the skin by removing the free radicals. Yogurt help in moisturizes and soothes the skin

# Potato and lemon juice face mask

Preparation

1 tablespoon potato juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method

Mix all above ingredients in a bowl and make a paste of it

Apply

Apply the paste on the tanned areas.
Let it sit for 12-15 minutes and then wash off with cold water.

Potatoes and lemon juice both help in removing pigmentation and sunburns naturally.

# Sandalwood powder and rose water face mask

Preparation

1 tablespoon sandalwood powder
2-3 tablespoon coconut water

Method

In a bowl, mix these natural ingredients and make a paste of it

Apply

Apply this natural paste on the tanned areas.
Let it sit for 12-15 minutes and then wash off with cold water..

Sandalwood have wonderful ingredient when it comes to skincare. Sandalwood will not only remove tan from the skin but will also improve the texture and tone of your skin.