Summer can be all chill if you are someone who spends most of your time sitting inside in the comfort of your air-conditioned room but not when you're out running around in the scorching heat. If you spend a considerable amount of time outdoors, the harsh summer sun can totally burn your skin up, make it look tan and dull and it can make your skin complexion go for a total toss! There are however many ways to tackle summer skin concerns and remove tan . And one such way is taking precautions in time, like religiously using sunscreen with a good SPF and zinc oxide content but what if that's not enough? Well worry not, it's not an impossible task to keep your skin safe during summer and trust us we have some useful tricks up our sleeves... **How to remove tan with natural ingredients? ** Lucky for us, there are few natural ingredients that do a perfect job to remove tan and it doesn't cost a lot. Following are the best natural ingredients you can use to remove tan:
01Lemon juice
Lemon juice has a good amount of citric acid and Vitamin C that acts as a good skin lightening agent. Take a slice of lemon and rub it on your skin, let it dry and wash it off instantly with cold water. Remember to not let the lemon juice sit on your skin for a long time. Such a simple way to remove summer tan!
02Lemon juice, rose water and cucumber extract
Here we are going to mix the goodness of citric acid with the soothing properties of rose water and cooling hydrant properties of a cucumber. Take a tablespoon of these 3 ingredients, and apply it on your skin and wash it off when it's dry. This will help to remove tan while hydrating your skin and making you feel refreshed.
03Bengal gram flour (besan) and turmeric
Turmeric has been used since ages as a natural agent for skin lightening and also for its antiseptic properties. To remove tan, mix a half tablespoon of turmeric with 2 tablespoons of gram flour and make a thick paste by adding cold milk and rose water. Apply a thick layer on your face and scrub it off once it's dry. It will help to exfoliate the skin and remove the tan.
04Tomato and Aloe Vera
Tomatoes are a citrus fruit with a good quantity of Vitamin C and antioxidants while Aloe Vera is an overall natural remedy for skin and hair with numerous benefits. Take tomato pulp and add Aloe extract to it, mix it well and apply generously on your skin. Let it sit for 25 to 30 minutes and wash it off with cold water.
05Honey and Papaya
Here's a sweet treat for your skin that will help you to effectively remove tan . Mash a slice of raw papaya and add a tablespoon of pure honey, mix it well and apply to your skin. It will make your skin feel sticky but let it dry and wash it off with cold water.
06Buttermilk and Oats
Sounds like a breakfast recipe, isn't it? It's a great recipe to remove tan and give your skin a new life. Oats acts as a natural exfoliator for your skin and helps to remove dead skin cells while buttermilk helps to reduce discolouration. Take 2 tablespoons of oatmeal and mix it well with 3-4 tablespoon of buttermilk until you get a thick consistency now massage it on your tanned skin in a circular motion for 5 to 7 minutes and wash it off with cold water.
07Tomato juice and yogurt
Yogurt has lactic acid which works great on the skin to remove tan by dissolving the dead skin cells. Take a good amount of tomato juice and mix it well with 2 tablespoons of yogurt. Now apply it on your face and go watch Netflix for 30 minutes. Wash it off with cold water when it's dry. **Sandalwood paste: ** The wise and old generation of this country swears by the benefits of Sandalwood for the skin. Sandalwood has natural skin lightening and soothing properties that help to remove tan . Apply turmeric paste every alternate day (for dry skin) and every day (for oily skin) will significantly reduce tan and make your skin look brighter. It also has antibacterial properties that help to get rid of pimples and acne. P.S- These are natural ways to remove tan and it will take a couple of applications before you see the results. And be very careful while using citrusy ingredients like lemon and tomato, make sure it doesn't come in contact with your eyes and remember to not let it be on your skin for a long duration.
