With the onset of winter, most people have now felt the relief of not having their skin damaged by the sun. But that does not mean that the damage that has been done already during the hot months of summer has been brought under control. Sun’s UV rays tan the skin whether or not a person wears sunscreen. Since it is winter season now, it is time to learn how to remove tan from the face and body.


Below Given Are Simple Tips For The Removal Of Tan From Body And Face.

Home Remedies

The following ingredients and remedies can be used for removing tan from the body.


1) Buttermilk

Applying buttermilk on the areas affected by the sun can help remove the tan as the lactic acid in it will help the person shed the uppermost layer of the skin known as the epidermis while generating fresh, new, and healthy skin.


2) Watermelon

The ingredient in watermelon known as the glutathione acts as an antioxidant and enhances the production of melanin in the body. Hence, it can be used to remove sun tan by crushing it and applying it on the face and other parts of the body.


3) Turmeric and Yogurt

A lot of people make various face packs for glowing skin and tan removal. One such face pack is that of turmeric mixed with yogurt and water to form a paste. This paste can be applied on the tanned parts of the body and removes the tan by as the substance curcumin in turmeric helps reduce melanin production and improves skin elasticity. Using this paste twice a week can give impressive results.


4) Orange, honey, and yogurt

Another face pack that helps with tan removal is by grinding the dried peels of orange into a powder and mixing it with honey and yogurt to form a paste-like consistency. Apply this paste twice a week for about 20 minutes and rinse it off later to get rid of the suntan naturally.


5) Potato

The juice of fresh potatoes can be extracted and applied to the tanned body parts for removing tan from the body. Apply the juice with the help of a cotton ball or cotton pad and let it sit for about 15 to 20 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water. Do this every day to see results in up to 30 days.


6) Sandalwood powder and rose water

Sandalwood powder mixed with rose water can be applied as a paste and is very efficient in removing sun tan naturally. The past can be applied on the face thrice a week. Wash the paste off once it dries out. Results can be seen within 4 weeks. It would be even better to put the paste in the fridge for a while before applying on the face for a cooling effect.


Beauty products

The following beauty products available in the market can also be used to remove sun tan
  • Auli Lifestyle’s Magic Potion Aloe Vera Massage Gel
  • Mamaearth’s Ubtan face Mask for Skin lightening and Brightening
  • Organic Harvest’s Anti Tan Mask with Seaweed Jelly
  • Organic Harvest’s Anti Tan Scrub
  • Greenberry Organic’s Bio Active Tan Removing Exfoliating Scrub