Summer is the holiday season, but no one likes the scorching sun. Exposure to the sun not only causes tan on the skin but also causes problems like dark spots and hyperpigmentation on the skin. Harmful UV rays strip the skin of its moisture and make it pale and dull. If you are also troubled by going out in the sun in summer, then the solution is in Ayurveda.
How to remove tan naturally?
Ancient Ayurveda texts claim that turmeric, saffron, sugar, and walnut-based oils remove skin tanning. Learn here the simple tips that will help in removing tan. You can use these home remedies to remove tan from your body. Whether you are suffering from tan from traveling around the city or tanning from relaxing on the beach for several days together, you can use these tips to get rid of sun tan from your entire body.
Lemon juice and honey to remove tan
Squeeze the juice of fresh lemon and add a little honey to it. Apply the mixture to your skin and leave it on for 30 minutes before rinsing off with a mild cleanser. You can also add some sugar to lemon juice to make a scrub.
Coconut Milk for De Tan
Soak a cotton ball in fresh and organic coconut milk and apply it all over the face. Leave it on till it gets absorbed into the skin or it dries completely. Wash it off with mild cleanser.
Oats and buttermilk to remove tan
Soak 2 teaspoons of oats or oatmeal in cup of water for about five minutes. Add 2-3 spoons of fresh plain buttermilk to it and mix well. You can also add honey to make the pack more moisturizing. Mix these ingredients well to make a paste and then apply it on your face, neck, arms and other areas affected by tanning. Rub in circular motion and let it stay for about 20 minutes. Wash off revealing fresh, glowing looking skin.
Saffron and milk to remove tan from face
Soak some saffron leaves in milk for some time. Apply milk on the affected areas. To provide more moisture to the skin, instead of milk, saffron can be soaked in cream.