Hydration and a good amount of diet are what most people have been told as ways to take care of their skin, but taking protection from environmental pollution and sun rays also falls under the category of skincare.
However, the outcome of sun rays varies depending on the skin type. Tanning makes your skin look dull and damaged and also changes your skin complexion.
Not only that, daily exposure to the sun that contain harmful UV rays is like falling oneself into the trap knowingly. All we can do now is to take possible precautions and remember,
“Prevention is better than Cure”.
But what if it already happened to you? Then also no worries!
So, if you’re confused about what to do for tan removal, then you’re on the right track where I’m going to share 7 home remedies for instant tan removal. Let’s have a look!
1. Honey
Want glowing as well as tan free skin? Then the honey is the right option to go without any doubt. It is known for its antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
Let’s proceed with the two different remedies where honey is a common ingredient.
How to use it?
•With Lemon
Mix 2-3 drops of lemon with raw honey in a bowl. Apply this mixture gently all over your face especially on the affected areas and leave on for 10-15 minutes and wash it with cold water and pad dry it. For better results, use it once a week.
•With Curd
The best part of this remedy is its combination that suits well for dry skin. Just add 1 tablespoon of honey to 2 tablespoon of curd.
Gently apply the thick layer on the skin after mixing it well. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash it off with lukewarm water for a magical result.
2.Tomato
Tomato is one such ingredient that never misses the chance to impress us through its unbelievable effects on skin.
It contains lycopene , a powerful antioxidant which act as a shield for sun protection. Removal of dead cells and regeneration of new cells under the skin is what makes tomatoes an ideal solution for every skin problem.
How to use it?
Regarding the procedure of how to use it as a remedy is simple, mash the tomato keeping in mind that the pulp should be separated. Now apply the juice all over the face in a circular motion.
Keep the mask for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with water. Do this method twice a week for instant results.
3.Cucumber
East or west cucumbers are the best! Cucumbers are always known for its refreshing effect on skin. Thus as a result aids in rejuvenating skin at the deepest level.
Whereas, milk acts as a cleanser which gives hand-to-hand with cucumber as a wholesome remedy against sun burn and damage. Here’s the steps to follow.
How to use it?
Extract the juice from cucumber through a blender and then mix it with raw milk. Apply the paste on your skin and hold your horses for 15-20 minutes. For better results, apply it twice a day.
4.Aloe Vera
When nothing works, aloe vera works the best for all skin types. The popularity of aloe vera gel has grown worldwide for its strong address against inflammation and sun tan.
How to use it?
For external use, apply aloe vera gel (a thick extract from aloe vera)everyday before going to bed and then wash it off the next morning. Repeat it everyday for healthier looking skin.
5. Turmeric 
I’m quite sure you might have heard about this ancient remedy from your grandmothers at first. Turmeric has better solutions when it comes to improving your complexion caused due to sunburn. On the other hand, gram flour acts as an exfoliator or dead skin cells remover helps in keeping your skin look more clear and youthful.
How to use it?
When you mix both well along with 1 tablespoon of olive oil as a moisturizer and lemon juice ( optional).
Put it on the skin and massage it in circular motion and let it stay for 10-15 minutes. Wash it off with warm water for better effect. Be sure to apply such remedies twice a week.
Read More: How to Make Turmeric Tea at Home
6. Coffee
As everything around us has pros and cons ,like coffee which contains caffeine popular for giving no-sleep nights as well as for its anti-inflammatory response to the damaged skin. It also acts as a great exfoliating agent.
How to use it?
Take some coffee powder and mix it well with 1 tablespoon of honey along with a few drops of lemon juice in order to eradicate the dark spots.
Put in the face pack all over the parts wherever required and leave it on for 20 minutes maximum. Rinse it off with lukewarm water. Done!
7. Potato juice
Shocking right? Yes, it’s true you can use potato juice as a bleaching agent as it peels off the damaged layer of the skin effortlessly. If there is no juice, you can use potato slices as an alternative way.
How to use it?
All you need to do is to apply some juice over your face or rub the slices on affected parts. Wait for 15 minutes till it gets dry and then rinse it off.
Conclusion
And still many more remedies to go for, but these 7 remedies will definitely help you to get rid of your tanning problems.
Time has come to see everything in another perspective, means not just to spend whole lot of money on cosmetics to disappear skin problems, but also to scrutinize those products before purchasing.
Most importantly paying heed to home made remedies, diet and water intake that can do wonders for your skin in an unexpected way. And make sure to use sunscreen before going out!
Key points
• Tanning makes your skin look dull and damaged and also changes your skin complexion.
• Want glowing as well as tan free skin? Then the honey is the right option to go for.
• Removal of dead cells and regeneration of new cells under the skin is what makes tomato an ideal solution for every skin problem.
• East or west cucumbers are the best! They are always known for its refreshing effect on skin.
• When nothing works, aloe vera works the best for all skin types.
• Turmeric has better solutions when it comes to improving your complexion.
• Coffee act as a great exfoliating agent to remove all dead cells.
• Potato juice is regarded as a bleaching agent that peels off the damaged layer of the skin effortlessly.
