There are several effective home remedies that you can use to make your skin fairer. However, it is important that you have realistic expectations. You cannot really change the actual color of your skin but by eliminating any tan you will definitely be able to make your skin fairer. The skin on your arms is darker because it is more tanned. Overexposure to sunlight causes tanning and invariably the arms suffer the most tanning. You will need to eliminate your current tan as well as protect your skin from further tanning.
Lemon juice is a natural bleach and will help to lighten your skin. Squeeze a lemon and apply the juice to your arms. Allow it to remain on for at least an hour after it dries. Rinse your arms thoroughly with cold water and pat your arms dry with a clean towel. Make sure that you do not go outdoors with lemon juice on your arms as it will react to sunlight and can result in further darkening. Mix tomato juice, honey, Bengal gram flour and sugar so that it forms a thick paste. When you go in for a shower, scrub your arms with this paste as it will help to eliminate your tan and give you an even skin tone. Apply a skin mask once a month to keep your arms fair, smooth and blemish-free. Blend a raw potato along with a piece of cucumber and mix this paste with a few spoons of fuller's earth so that you have a thin paste. Apply this pate to your arms and once it dries, you can wash it off with lukewarm water. Raw potato has natural bleaching properties while fuller's earth helps to absorb excess oil and dirt from your skin. Cucumber juice helps to nourish and moisturize your skin. You can also use this pack for your face and neck to lighten your skin and keep it glowing. Once your tan has faded, you can continue to use these methods so that your skin remains tan-free.
In order to protect yourself from further tanning, you will need to use a sunscreen lotion on a daily basis. Make sure that your sunscreen lotion has a minimum SPF of 30. Your sunscreen should also have both UVA and UVB filters. In addition to sunscreen, you should also wear long sleeved shirts or blouses during the day to provide your arms with further protection.
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