Summers are here and its the time for sun screens.The problem with sunscreen is its reapplication.Boy! I always forget ......does it happen with you too?Well then, De - tan packs
come to the rescue.You can find lot of these in markets.The only probs with these are the chemicals.So, how about trying your hands in some home made De-tan face packs.You can find most of the ingredients in your own kitchen cabinet.
So lets get started with the packs.
1.Cucumber juice and rose water pack:
Apply a mixture of rose water, cucumber juice and a dash of lemon juice once a day. Lemon juice helps reduce the tan while rose water and cucumber work as cooling agents.
2.Papaya Mash:
Pulp a chunk of papaya and apply it on your face. Wash it off after 20 minutes. This is one of the easiest de-tan packs. If you have dry skin, add a bit of honey.
3 Multani Mitti:
Mix multani mitti (fullers earth) with lemon juice and lacto calamine.Make a paste of all these.Apply on face and neck.Leave for 20 mins and then wash off.Use it on alternate days for tan to disappear.
4.Honey and lemon juice pack:
Mix two tablespoons of honey with a few drops of lemon juice and apply it on the affected area once or twice in a day. Apply the mixture for a few minutes and wash it off with cold water.
5.Oats and buttermilk pack:
Make a pack by mixing a tablespoon of oats with buttermilk and apply it on your face or body to get rid of tanning. Oats also help in exfoliating the skin.Buttermilk soothes and softens the skin.
6.Coconut water pack:
Fresh coconut water makes the skin soft and fair. Using it twice in a day on hands and face can prove beneficial.
7.Turmeric pack:
Add a pinch of turmeric, lemon juice and raw milk. Apply the mixture properly and wait till it dries. Wash it off with cold water.
8.Curd and lemon pack:
Make a paste of gram flour ,curd and lemon juice.Apply this on face and neck.Wash off after it dries.Use this regularly to get rid off tan.
9.Sugar and lemon pack:
Apply the mixture of sugar and lemon juice on your face and wash it after 20 minutes.Dry skin beauties can add a few drops of glycerin to it.Sugar is considered as the best cleansing agent.
10.Aloe Vera:
Natural aloe vera gel is enriched with vitamin A and E which helps heal your skin. It is an excellent remedy for taking care of dark tans. It lightens the skin quickly, if applied every day to the tanned area.
11.Almonds:
Almonds aren’t just for a good memory but can be used to rid you of a tan as well. Soak a few almonds in water overnight and the next morning, grind them till you get a fine paste and add equal quantities of milk. Apply this mixture to your hands, face and feet for 20 minutes.
12.Tomatoes :
Slice a ripe tomato and rub it onto your face and neck. Pour in the left over tomato juice into a bowl of oatmeal and use that on your hands and feet. Your tan is sure to be history.
or,
Mix tomato juice with a little curd. Apply and wash it off after few minutes.
13.Egg:
A plain egg white face mask is a great natural de-tanner. As a bonus, it firms up your skin too.Try this to get your glow back.
14. Potato Skins:
If you have a mild tan then rub peeled potato skin on the affected area. You can apply raw potato juice too. It works excellently on dark circles around the eyes.
15.Milk powder and honey pack:
Prepare a paste adding equal quantity of milk powder, lemon juice, almond oil and honey. Apply it on the affected portions for at least 20 minutes. It will help reduce tan. One can also store it for a week. If you have time, use it thrice a day for better results.
16.Besan & Haldi:
Mix a pinch of haldi with besan and pour enough water to make a paste. Rub the mixture all over your skin and wash it off.
17.Sandalwood Powder:
Chandan has great skin lightening properties. You can make a paste of sandal wood powder with a few drops of chilled rose water or sandal wood oil and apply it as a face mask.
18.Fresh Milk Cream and Saffron:
You can also apply a paste made of fresh milk cream and saffron. Soak saffron in milk cream overnight. Mix this in the morning with your fingers and apply. This will lighten the Sun tan.
19. Natural Oil:
Mix sesame seed oil, olive oil and almond oil in the ratio 4:1:1. Apply this oil on your skin for few minutes. Remove the oil from your face by using gram flour/besan or a mild soap. This is an effective natural remedy to get rid of suntan. It also improves complexion.
20.Dried and powdered orange peels:
Take the orange peels and mix with curd. Apply on your face.Wash off after drying.
Try out any of these recipes and say a BIG bye to tan.Remember ,all natural things take time to show on the skin.So,have patience! :)
Until Next,Stay Wow!
XOXO
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