‘Sun Tan’ is inevitable in scorching summer even if you choose to cover up completely or slather tons of sunscreen all over your body. Tanning is no less than a curse as it doesn’t only leads to skin darkening, but also causes various skin problems such as acne, pimples, premature aging of skin, fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, skin burn etc. While avoiding a suntan is impossible but removing one isn’t. No, I am not asking you to spend heavily on cosmetics or facials to get rid of that stubborn sun tan. Rather I am sharing with you some easy to make and cost-effective DIY Sun Tan Removal Face Packs. So, let’s have a look how you can de-tan yourself.
Before applying these DIY Sun Tan removal face packs, make sure to wash face and hands first to remove impurities and any make-up. Use these packs twice or thrice a week to achieve glowing, clean & clear and even toned skin.
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DIY Sun Tan Removal Face Packs- TOMATINA FAIRNESS FACE PACK
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons of TOMATO JUICE
- 1 teaspoonful of RICE FLOUR
- 1 teaspoon HONEY
DIRECTIONS
Just mix the fresh tomato juice with rice flour and add honey into it. Make a paste and apply this face pack in a thick layer on the face. Let it stay until the time it gets semi dry. Now, gently remove the pack by scrubbing first in the clockwise and then in the anticlockwise direction. Rinse off with cold water and repeat the process daily.
WHY IT WORKS?
TOMATOES do a whole lot of good to oily skin. It increases fairness, balances pH, tightens pores, treats sunburn and cures acne.
RICE FLOUR is a perfect ingredient for skin whitening and skin brightening. It evens out the skin tone and gives the skin a radiant glow.
HONEY has antioxidants, antiseptic, and antibacterial properties. It removes dirt from pores, hydrates and tightens skin pores for clear complexion.
MULTANI MITTI DE-TAN FACE PACK
INGREDIENTS
- 2 teaspoons of MULTANI MITTI (Fuller’s earth)
- 1 tablespoon of ROSE WATER
DIRECTIONS
Mix both the ingredients well and make a smooth paste. Apply it on the face and neck and leave it on for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile lie down and place cotton pads soaked in rose water on your eyes. You and your skin will feel fresh once you wash it off with cold water.
WHY IT WORKS?
Multani mitti has powerful cleansing, bleaching, and oil-absorbing properties. It eases and soothes sunburn and relieves skin irritations. When mixed with rose water, it makes a wonderful paste to remove tanning.
ROSE WATER works as a cooling agent and known to tighten pores. It soothes burnt, blemished areas and gives a pinkish glow to the skin.
CLEOPATRA CURD FACE PACK
INGREDIENTS
- 2 teaspoons CURD (yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons BESAN (gram flour)
- A pinch of TURMERIC powder
DIRECTIONS
Mix curd with besan and get a smooth paste. Add a pinch of turmeric in it for the face pack.
Apply on the face and keep it on for about 15 minutes. Once the pack gets semi dry, wash it off with water.
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WHY IT WORKS?
Cleopatra, a well known beauty queen used to take curd baths to maintain the younger looking glow and smoothness of her skin.
CURD acts as a natural bleaching agent which helps in removing the tanned and dark pigmented areas of skin naturally.
BESAN, on the other hand, whitens the skin and brings instant glow on the face. The best part about besan is that it works for all skin types. When used with curd, it works wonders for oily skin.
TURMERIC TAN REMOVAL FACE PACK
INGREDIENTS
- 1/4th teaspoon TURMERIC POWDER
- HALF teaspoon organic APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
- 1 tablespoon of organic HONEY
DIRECTIONS
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Don’t make it too thin as it may drip. Make sure to get a consistency that will stick to your face. Apply evenly all over the face, avoiding your eyes. Let it sit on for 15–20 minutes then rinse with water.
WHY IT WORKS?
TURMERIC is a sure shot way to remove suntan. It has anti-inflammatory properties which remove sunburn marks easily. It also brightens up your skin and fights dark spots.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR is very well known as a tan remover. It has the potency of citric acid in it that helps fight sun tan. It removes dead skin and reveal healthy and vibrant new skin.
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LEMON SKIN LIGHTENING FACE PACK
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon LEMON JUICE
- 2 tablespoons ALOE VERA GEL
DIRECTIONS
Blend both the ingredients together into a fine watery mixture. Apply this directly onto the sun affected areas of your face and neck (avoid the eye area as it is more sensitive) to remove tan. Keep it on for 15 minutes and then rinse with cold water.
WHY IT WORKS?
This facial pack ensures that your skin is lighter, toned, and replenished. It is recommended for all skin types.
LEMON is one of the best natural bleach for a tanned skin. It helps is getting glow to the dull skin as it is rich in Vitamin C. It’s high citric content, helps lighten skin and fights blemishes.
ALOE VERA is an excellent remedy for taking care of dark tans. It not only heals sun burns and soothes skin but also improves skin texture.