Potato: For mild tanned skin, rub peeled potato skin on the affected area or raw potato juice for fast relief.

Turmeric powder: Make a thick pate of turmeric powder with yoghurt and honey. Apply this paste on your skin for about 15-20 minutes and rinse it off in cold water.

 

• Always use sunscreen of SPF of 15 or more. To know more about selection of sunscreen and SPF, click the link Know How to choose best sunscreen.
• Avoid going outside during scorching summers or limit your time in the sun
• Wear clothing that covers your body
• Wear a hat with a wide brim to protect your head and face
• Wear sunglasses that protect your eyes from UV 

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6 quick natural tips to treat sun tanning

When the skin darkens or browns on exposure to sunlight, it is known as a sun tan. The process itself is known as tanning. While the old way to get a tan was staying exposed to the sun, today, tanning can be done indoors in a tanning salon using sun tan lamps. Self-tanning or fake tanning is a process by which a tan colored dye is applied on the skin topically.
While some want tanned skin, others do not like their skin to tan too much as it makes them look darker and duller. How much suntan you acquire depends on the type of skin you have, genetics, and where you live. For instance, if you have slightly dark or brown skin, the chances of tanning to perfection are usually very good. Lighter skin colors, on the other hand, tend to burn easier, and very dark skin tends to become darker still.

How does the skin tan?

Melanin is the substance that the skin produces to protect it from the sun; this is the substance that gives the dark color to the skin. On exposure to sunlight, there is some amount of structural damage to the skin. In order to repair this damage, the skin produces more melanin, darkening the skin further. This results in either tanning or sun burn, depending on the nature and type of the skin.
Most people with darker skin prefer to avoid excessive tanning, and usually practice some form of tan removal or the other. In fact, from carrying umbrellas to using masks on the beach, people do go to varying extremes to prevent their skin from darkening. In this article, we will discuss some of the best home remedies for removing sun tan.

Home remedies:

In most cases, a sun tan gradually fades away on its own. Listed below are some home remedies for instant tan removal. There are many home remedies and sun tan removal creams and lotions that are available to remove tan naturally. Unfortunately, some of these products that remove tan contain harsh chemicals, which can cause damage to the skin. Hence, most people prefer adopting natural tanning removal methods, instead of using a tan removal cream. Given below are several tips and options on how to remove tan at home, naturally:

1. Exfoliate the skin gently, on a regular basis, using an effective scrub. There are many branded facial scrubs that are mild on the skin and can be used to remove fake tan or a natural tan, all over the body. There are many people who also prefer to make their own scrubs at home, using natural ingredients like olive oil and sugar.
2. Mix about half a glass of tomato juice, with an equal amount of cucumber juice and apply the mixture on to the skin. This mixture needs to be left on for at least 15 minutes, before it is rinsed off with cool water.
3. Taking a bath with black tea and rubbing the skin in between with some gram flour is an excellent tan removal technique, which helps the skin to return to its normal color at a faster rate.
4. Fruits containing vitamin C such as lemons and oranges are believed to help lighten the skin and aid in tan removal. Ascorbic acid present in these fruits has high antioxidant properties that help lighten skin. The most common way of using one being squeezing the juice of the lemon and then applying it all over the skin, with the help of a piece of cotton. Some people also directly rub slices and wedges of lemon directly on to the skin. In either method, the juice of the lemon should be left on to the skin for at least an hour or so, before it is washed off.
5. Cinnamomum subavenium is a Chinese herb which blocks the synthesis of melanin, thereby preventing the skin from darkening on exposure to sunlight.
6. Consuming pomegranate is believed to block melanin production and avoid skin darkening.
7. Vitamin E is also believed to help block melanin production, avoiding tanning.
8. Bleaching is another effective home treatment to whiten skin that has darkened because of exposure to sunlight. Potatoes also contain natural beaching properties. Chilled slices of potato should be applied on to the skin for about half an hour, before washing the area off.
9. One of the most effective remedies to remove sunless tanning or natural tanning is the application of a paste made from plain yogurt and oatmeal. A thick layer of the mixture should be applied to the skin and left on, until it dries up, or for about an hour. After that the skin can be rinsed off with cool water. To enhance the effect of this tan removal paste, some lemon juice can also be included.
10. Honey is a natural ingredient, which can help remove spray tan as well as natural tans. To make the perfect tan remover at home, a teaspoon of honey should be mixed with equal parts of milk powder and lemon juice and then half a teaspoon of almond paste should be added to it.
11. You can apply buttermilk on your skin twice daily, for about 20 minutes each time. This will cool the skin and help revitalize it.
12. Over-the-counter sun tan removal creams are also effective at removing sun tan.

Tips to avoid getting tanned

If your skin easily darkens because of excessive exposure to sunlight, here are some tips to help you avoid getting tanned.

1. Wear a wide brimmed hat or use an umbrella to keep your face out of the sun.
2. Wear loose full sleeved shirts and long pants to avoid exposing your skin to the sun.
3. Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 that will limit tanning.
4. Avoid going out at times in the day when the sun is at its hottest, between 10AM and 4PM.
5. Remember to drink a lot of water, and include a lot of tomatoes and green healthy veggies in your diet.

Getting tanned is something that cannot always be avoided. In fact, getting a bit of sun is actually good for you; however, taking a few precautions will help your skin not darken too much, while still being able to absorb all the essential vitamin D it can from the sun.

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Anti-tan face pack

You can use various types of flours to make daily anti-tanning face packs. It is best to use jau (barley), gram or oats flour, as they exfoliate the skin in the most gentle and effective manner.
Try This Pack: One such face mask that is quite effective in removing sun tan can be made by mixing equal quantities of gram flour, lime juice and curd together. Apply this pack on your skin for few minutes, daily, for visible results.

Anti-tan face scrub

Exfoliating your skin with a natural face scrub, at least twice a week, is a good trick to get rid of the effects of sun tanning. Scrubbing helps to remove the dead and darker layer of the skin.
Try This Pack: To make an effective pack-cum-scrub at home, mix some sugar with an essential oil. Add a few teaspoons of honey and few drops of lemon juice to it. Mix the ingredients vigorously until they turn into a smooth-textured paste. Presence of honey and lemon ensure that the scrubbing doesn’t cause any harm to the skin, and vitamin C of lemon acts like an antiseptic for the skin.

Neutralise skin-darkening

To ensure that the skin-darkening effects of tanning are neutralised, you need to use a face pack aimed specifically at lightening your skin tone. The safest option is to use a turmeric and sandalwood pack. Both these ingredients are commonly found in many skin creams and are easily available.
Try This Pack: Take equal amounts of turmeric and sandalwood powder and mix them with some rose water. Keep this pack on your face for at least 25 minutes before rinsing it off.

Single ingredient for multiple benefits

Natural ingredients such as aloe vera and coconut oil are very effective on sun tanning and skin dryness. Apply some coconut oil to provide your skin a protective layer against sun damage. Apply some pure aloevera gel on your skin, during the night, to soooth the affected skin. Curd also works quite effectively on getting rid of the sun tan. Applying curd on the affected areas not only acts as a natural bleaching agent but also soothes your skin.

Keep away from tanning foods

This might come as a shock to you but there are certain foods that have skin tanning properties. These food items are commonly used by those who wish to get a natural skin tan. Some such common foods are:
Eggs- It is high in vitamin A and high-density Lipoproteins. A higher yolk intake and application has been adopted in various skin tanning formulas, in the West.
Carrots- Even though they are good for your diet, carrots contains carotene, which promotes skin colouration.

Protect your skin

Besides these natural anti-tanning remedies and precautions, the most basic and potent solution remains restricting your skin’s exposure to sunlight. Use everything at your disposal, such as wearing anti-glares, covering yourself with a hat or stole, or using an umbrella while in the sun. It is best that you avoid stepping out during afternoons, or choose to walk in shade when you are out. It is always better to be go for the precautions rather than searching for the cures.

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With global warming on the rise and the mercury levels dipping, the harsh UV rays of the sun  probably causes the most dreaded skin conditions for Indian skin-tanning and pigmentation.

Read on and find out more about how sunlight exposure leads to tanning and sunburn, and simple home remedies to lighten tan and remove sunburns.

Overexposure to sun is harmful to your skin, and it doesn’t need a brain surgeon to figure out why. Staying in the sun for prolonged periods is an open invitation to tanning, pigmentation, dark spots, sunburns and even skin cancer. Recent studies even show that people who spend considerable time outdoors are more at the risk of having a depressed immune system and an accelerated ageing process.

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6 quick natural tips to treat sun tanning
Home Remedies for Removing Skin Tan
Home Remedies For Removing Tanning Instantly
Easy, Natural Ways to Remove Facial Tanning
Natural way to remove tan