How to Remove Tan

Ultra violet radiation for sun and use of tanning beds produce a lot of melanin in your skin. This is the substance which gives a tan to your skin. Instead of applying skin lotions or creams that make your skin colour lighter, it is advisable to boost the renewal process of your skin lying underneath the tanned skin cells.Some of the ways in which you can do that are:-

• Mix essential oil and salt in a small bowl. Adding sugar can work as well. Add one teaspoon of honey to this mixture and use a blender to get a smooth texture. Lastly, mix lemon juice in the concoction. Use this mixture on the darkest parts of the face and hands. Scrub in a circular motion in order to exfoliate the topmost layer of your skin. Doing this twice a week can remove tan from your face and hands.
• Mix warm flour (garam atta) with water and smear it all over your skin. Rinse your body 10-15 minutes later. You will find a lighter skin.
• Use lime juice with honey to remove sun tan from your face. Mix these in equal proportions and apply on the skin darkened by tan. After 20 minutes, use a mild soap to wash. This can be used as a daily remedy to fight tanning from the intense rays of the sun.
• Use curd as an ingredient of face pack.
• Use grams in removing sun tan from your face. Mix flour (atta) in water and use it to rub gently on your face.

Some of the face packs useful in removing sun tan are:-1. Lemon glycerine – Prepare a mixture of lemon and glycerine in equal proportions. Apply the mixture on the tanned area of your skin and wait till it gets dry to wash. You can use this cream at night and remove it after waking up in the morning. This would give you soft and supple skin, and of a lighter colour.2. Milk lemon – Mix 3 tablespoons of milk into one tablespoon of lemon. Use this as your face pack application. Rinse off on drying.3. Aloe vera – Apply aloe vera gel to remove tanned skin. First, wash your face and other parts of the skin with lukewarm water. Aloe vera makes your skin smooth and cools you down too.Make use of one or more of these tips to remove tan and you will be surprised with the result.