The second most irritating thing about summer, after scorching heat, is tanning. Now, this tan is not your usual gold tan but rather results in a patchy and dry skin with uneven skin tone and what not? All of this is more infuriating than our usual, how to deal with heat, routine.
Summer does too much to your skin which should be immediately reversed or else it would leave stubborn signs behind that are too difficult to get rid of. While precaution is always better than cure, summer needs prevention, cure, after cure and what not, to have a fresh, glowing and healthy skin.
We decided to gather some really amazing home remedies that actually works in the removing the stubble tan or de-tan at home.
Check all of them out here:
1. Tomato
As much tomato helps in bringing out the taste of our sabzis and salads, it’s also great for your skin.
Process:
– Pick a tomato which is fresh and red.
– Wash it and then segregate the pulp.
– The juice from the pulp is for the face. So, apply it.
– Let it sit for some 15 minutes until it dries.
– Rinse your face with water and pat dry.
– Repeat the process, twice a week for optimum results.
2. Lemon
Lemon is basically your life saviour, be it nimbu-paani or skin care or for tequila and vodka shots. Lemon helps in clearing your skin and removes dirt.
Ingredients:
– Lemon Juice
– Rose Water
– Turmeric Powder
Process:
– Take lemon juice in a small bowl.
– Add equal quantity of rose water in it.
– Sprinkle a dash of turmeric powder.
– Apply the mix on your face and let it sit for some 20 minutes.
– Wash it off with lukewarm water.
– Pat dry with a face towel.
– Repeat the step once a week.
3. Complete De-Tan pack
This pack includes a lot of stuff which is just amazing for your skin.
Ingredients:
– Besan
– Milk
– Masoor Dal Powder
– Lemon Juice
– Pinch of Turmeric
Process:
– Mix besan, milk, masoor dal powder, lemon juice and a pinch of turmeric in a small bowl.
– Apply the paste on affected areas.
– Leave it on for 15 minutes.
– Rinse with fresh water and pat dry.
– Repeat the step once a week.
4. Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe vera gel is said to be a great substance for removing unwanted tan in the most minimalistic way possible. Apart from this, it is a great moisturising agent and keeps your skin supple and healthy.
Ingredients:
– Aloe Vera Gel
– Lemon Juice
Process:
– Mix aloe vera gel and lemon juice in a container together.
– Apply the paste on your desired area and let it sit for 15-20 min.
– With the help of a cotton ball, remove the pack from your face and then wash it.
– Apply regularly for best results.
5. Besan and Curd
Curd is said to work wonders on a tanned skin and removes it in no time, along with this, besan helps in removing dirt and dust from your skin.
Ingredient:
– Besan
– Curd
Process:
– Mix besan and curd in a small bowl.
– Apply the mix to your face.
– Let the mix sit for 10-15 minutes.
– Rinse the pack off with room temperature water.
– Repeat the step once a week.
All these steps are amazing in doing what they are meant for and de-tanning is just one of them. Try this home remedies this season and achieve the smooth and fresh skin that you always wanted.
20th April 2017
Jyotsna Amla