Tanning is one of the common beauty problems faced by almost everyone. The intensive heat of the sun affects our skin in many ways. Exposure to direct sun rays makes our skin look dull and tanned. Though the sun is a great source of vitamin D, mild exposure to UV rays accelerates the synthesis of vitamin D and melanin in the body but the excess time spent under the sun can lead to various temporary and permanent skin problems like sunburn and even skin cancer.

As the effect of sunlight can vary from person to person, people with sensitive skin are more prone to suntan. Though sunscreen protects your skin to a certain extent it doesn't act as a complete barrier against the Sun thus leading to the tanning of your skin over time. Your skin tends to lose its lustre and shine due to harmful rays of from Sun.

For a country like India, where Sun shines above head round the year, it becomes even more important to take care of your skin. If your skin is tanned because of a recent Goa trip or just the weekly or daily routine, you can follow these amazing home remedies to get rid of that Suntan and get glowing skin again.

There is plenty of Sun protection and de tans products available in the market which claims to remove tanning, but here are some organic and quick recipes to remove your tan. The ingredients used in the below-mentioned methods can be easily found in any household or bought from a nearby grocery store.

Not only these home remedies will remove Sun tan but will also soothe the burns and have immense benefits on your skin. Let's dive straight into homemade tan removal methods.

Natural ways to remove Suntan

Tomato is a great ingredient when it comes to beauty and skincare. It is a source of vitamin C and antioxidants that promote the growth of collagen in the body. It is effective in preventing skin against sunburn, pollution as well as it contains lycopene, which acts as a natural sunscreen.

It also helps in fighting cellular damage and stimulates the growth of new cells. Tomato is one of the very effective ingredients to be used for tan removal.

Gram flour acts great for your skin. It can be used in tan removal by mixing it with some ingredients. It brightens and lightens your skin tone and therefore can also be used to as a scrubber to remove tanning from neck and arms.

It helps in rejuvenating skin and adds glow to your skin. Gram flour absorbs impurities and removes dead skin cells.

By adding a pinch of turmeric to gram flour face pack can give you amazing results. Turmeric has therapeutic properties which remove tanning and lightens the skin tone.

Curd and honey can be easily found at any household. Curd helps in reducing pigmentation and acts as a natural bleaching agent. The natural acids and enzymes present in curd help to exfoliate and cool your skin. Similarly, honey is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. It consists of antioxidants capable of healing the damaged skin due to sun rays.

Aloe Vera is one of the most used ingredients as it has immense skin and beauty benefits. It helps to brighten your complexion and protect your skin against the damage caused by Sun rays. It is a medicinal plant with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that soothes your skin and is effective in treating tan.

Cucumber helps in skin rejuvenation and acts as a cooling agent. It also removes Sun tan as it is a rich source of vitamin C that soothes your skin after Sunburn. It is a rich source of antioxidants that help to cleanse your skin and provide a cooling effect.

Whereas milk provides a moisturizing effect and acts as a sunscreen. It not only lightens the complexion but also prevents your skin against sunburn and damage. The combination works amazingly in the tan removal process.

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