How to Remove Tan

How to Remove Tan Most of us enjoy having sun bath and lazing around on beaches. But nobody likes to lose their glowing fair complexion by getting tanned. Many a times even after using sunscreen and other lotions in order to prevent the skin from harsh rays of sun, it somehow manages to sneak in, causing tans.

If you have developed strong tanning on your skin and feel disgusted about it, then do not bother much. There are several methods for removing tan. Following are some of the home remedial measures that have proven to be effective in most of the cases. However, it may take some time to get back to normal skin. So, be patient for a sure result that may not be instant but definitely effective.

Methods to Remove Tan

Make a paste of powdered oatmeal, yogurt and few drops of lime and tomato juice. Apply the paste on the tanned area and leave it for sometime. Wash off with cold water.
Take a few teaspoons of hot coconuts oil and add to it few camphor pieces. Apply it on the affected area every night before going to bed. When done regularly for some time, there are good chances of achieving desired results.
Make a fine paste of sandalwood powder with coconut oil and almond oil. Apply the paste on the exposed area and leave it for some time before washing it off with cold water.
Apply butter milk using cotton balls on the tanned areas.
Make a paste of turmeric powder and lime juice and apply it just before taking bath or washing your face. Turmeric is natural bleach that makes skin fairer.
Cucumber juice is really effective on tans. If you have formed patches on your skin due to tanning, then simply rub cucumber slices on the affected areas.
The white portion of egg is also good for skin. You can apply it on your tanned skin and wash it off. With regular use you will see the difference.
Soak some almonds overnight and grind them. Add equal quantities of milk cream and apply to your tanned skin
Curd is also every effective on tans. Apply curd on face for 5 minutes and then wash off.
Try the papaya pieces on your tanned skin. The properties of papaya act as a skin whitening.

Apart from using these natural home remedies, you can also try out some ointments and creams to facilitate the process of getting back normal skin complexion. It may take time but the normal skin complexion will return. You must know the body sheds off dead skin cells from time to time and hence getting back normal complexion is achievable.

Tips

Lactocalamine lotion applied before bed facilitates the tanning removal process.
Always use sunblock crème with SPF not less than 15.

Watch a video instruction on how to remove tan