Sun tanning is a really common problem and excessive sun exposure and tanning can make your skin dry and dull. Plus, uneven skin tanning can restrict you from wearing certain clothes that expose tan lines. Looking out for effective ways to remove tanning? Here we have our 10 best natural remedies –
ORANGE PEEL MASK
In a bowl, add orange peel powder and enough milk to make a paste. Apply on face and/or body and let it completely dry. Dampen your skin and massage. Rinse off and follow up with lotion/moisturizer. Use twice or thrice a week.
MILK MASK
You need 1/4 cup full fat milk and a pinch turmeric or saffron. Mix and let it infuse for 5 minutes. Using a cotton ball, apply on skin and let it completely dry. Rinse off after 10 additional minutes. You can also use it as a sheet mask if you have sheet mask compressed capsule. Can be used once daily.
COFFEE SCRUB
In a bowl, add 1/2 cup ground coffee and enough coconut oil to make a gritty paste. Use this as a body scrub on damp skin before showering. Use twice a week.
HONEY MASK
In a bowl, add 1 tablespoon honey and few drops turmeric essential oil or rose oil, whatever you have handy. mix and apply evenly on facial skin and neck. Can be used for body as well. Let it sit for 15 minutes and rinse off. Use twice-thrice a week.
TOMATO RUB
Grab a fresh tomato and cut it in half. Dip one halve into castor sugar or fine sugar and scrub it on facial skin and body. Let the residue sit for 5 minutes and rinse off. Use this twice a week.
PAPAYA MASK
In a bowl, mash 1/3 cup papaya and add in Enough rice flour to make a paste. Use it as a face and body mask. Use twice a week.
TURMERIC MASK
In a bowl, add wild turmeric powder (kasturi turmeric) and enough rose water to make a paste. Apply on skin and rinse off after 5 minutes. Use thrice a week. If you feel your skin is stained, massage with fresh aloe gel for a few minutes and rinse off.
LICORICE WATER
In a jar, add 3-4 licorice roots and add in water. Let it infuse overnight and use this water as a face and body mist after showering daily.
LEMON RUB
Grab a fresh lemon and cut it in half. Dip one halve into castor sugar or fine sugar and scrub it on body. Let the residue sit for 1-2 minutes and rinse off. Use this twice a week.
COCONUT SCRUB
In a bowl, add desiccated coconut and enough coconut oil to make a scrub. Use this as a face and body scrub before bathing. Use thrice a week.