Producer:  Priyanka Das Editor: Manuj Yadav

6 Home Remedies to Remove Skin Tan

From hiking and spending time on the beach to exploring a city, or just regularly going to school/office/market exposes us to harmful sunrays.

The melanin production in our skin increases when our body is exposed to the ultraviolet radiation of the sun.

Pigmented cells start to accumulate, and the dead cells create a dull, dark and thick layer on the skin.

We have curated a list of homemade anti-tan packs for skin that are pocket-friendly and give your skin the care it deserves.

Apply tomato juice to your face and wash after 15-20 minutes. Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C. It will naturally lighten the skin, reduce dark spots, and protect the skin from sunburn.

Take 2-3 tablespoons of aloe vera gel and honey and add a teaspoon of turmeric powder. Apply the paste to your face and wash it after 10-15 minutes.

Take 2-3 tablespoons of milk or curd. Add 2 teaspoons of gram flour (besan), rosewater, and a pinch of turmeric. Apply the paste to your face and wash it after 15-20 minutes. It will nourish your skin and make it radiant.

Take some multani mitti (Fuller’s Earth) and add milk/curd/water. Add a pinch of turmeric and squeeze in a few drops of lemon. Apply the paste to your face and neck. Wash it with lukewarm water after the pack starts to dry.

Take equal parts of lemon juice and honey and add in milk powder to make a paste. Apply it to the face and wash it off with cool water after half an hour.

You can slice a potato, make a paste/juice or use the potato peel for your skin. Leave it on your tanned skin area for half an hour and wash it after 10 minutes.