Tips to get rid of a tan at home

how can I get rid of the tan on my hands by home remedies?
(19 Mar 2008)

Many people who are naturally fair but who have become tanned because of over exposure to the sun are keen on knowing how to remove tan from hands and other parts of their body. In order to know how to remove tan one should be aware that they could use either natural or chemical methods. When checking on how to remove tan naturally one should try and use the various home remedies for tanned skin that are commonly used with great results.

The main benefit of using home remedies to remove sun tan is that they don’t have any harmful side effects unlike the commercially available fairness products. One of the ways on how to get rid of tan using home remedies is to prepare a mixture of lemon juice, rose water and cucumber juice. This mixture can then be applied on the face as a face pack to remove the tan naturally. Similarly another one of the home remedies for tanned skin is to mix together some honey and lemon juice which can then be applied on ones face on a regular basis for best results against sun tan.

One of the popular and effective home remedies methods on how to remove sun tan from hands is to prepare a paste of some raw or unboiled milk, turmeric and some lemon juice. This mixture should then be applied on the skin and be allowed to remain till it dries up. Thereafter, it should be washed with some cool water. One should apply these face packs at least for a week regularly to obtain noticeable results against the tan. Similarly one of the natural treatments for tanned skin is to prepare a mixture of oats and buttermilk. This mixture should be rubbed onto the tanned area as the oats will help in exfoliating the skin. On the other hand the butter milk is known to be extremely soothing for the skin. Home remedies for tanned skin on the hands as well as other parts of one’s body also involve mixing together some gram flour, lime juice and some curd. This mixture should be applied on the affected area on a regular basis for best results. Some people are also known to have dark patches on skin mostly on their knees and elbows. In such cases one should simply apply some fresh lemon juice and allow it to remain for at least 15 minutes before washing it off. It has also been observed that the regular use of fresh coconut water on the hands and face is known to be very effective in getting rid of a tan as well as making the skin supple and soft.

One of the best ways to treat a sun tan is prevention. Hence while moving out of the house in the sun, one should always wear some protection from the sun which could be in the form of a hat or even some sunscreen. A natural sunscreen could be prepared at home by mixing together some sesame oil, almond oil and olive oil. This mixture should be applied generously on ones neck and face and other areas of the body that are exposed and prone to tanning. Thereafter one may wash this mixture off by using a bathing soap that is mild and some lukewarm water. In most cases, tanning tends to occur because of the presence of melanin in ones skin cells which protects the skin from getting burnt for the ultraviolet rays of the sun. This action of the melanin results in a temporary darkening of the skin. One of the simplest home remedies for tanned skin is to make thin slices of a raw potato and place these slices on the tanned skin. Raw potato is known to be highly effective in improving ones skin tone as well as getting rid of a tan.

answered by G M on 30 Dec 2010, 5:49:36

Tips to get rid of a tan at home

Aloe vera gel is an excellent remedy for taking care of dark tans. It will lighten the skin in as little as a week, if applied everyday to the affected area. However, aloe has the property of making your skin photosynthetic and can darken it is you go out in the sun without sunscreen lotion. This makes it important to remember to use sunscreen every time you go out. A cream with equal parts of milk powder, lemon juice, honey and almond oil can be applied and left on for 20 minutes. This will help lighten your tan. You can store this for about a week and use it thrice daily.

Apply a paste made with turmeric powder and lime juice thrice a week. This will lighten the skin colour considerably. Make a juice of one raw potato and apply this to lighten tans. Soak almonds overnight and grind them into a fine paste the next morning. To this, add equal quantities of milk cream and apply to your hands. Another paste you can make and apply is powdered oatmeal, yogurt, a few drops of lime and tomato juice. Wash this with cold water after half an hour. Keep in mind that all of these remedies will take at least a week to show positive results.

answered by G M on 19 Mar 2008, 8:24:26

Tips to get rid of a tan at home

how can I get rid of the tan on my hands by home remedies? (19 Mar 2008)

how can I get rid of the tan on my hands by home remedies?
(19 Mar 2008)