10 Natural Tips to Remove Sun Tan

Cucumbers are your best friends when it comes to sun tan removal. Blend chilled cucumber slices into a smooth paste and apply it to the tanned areas. Cucumber's cooling properties soothe the skin and help fade the tan. 

Cool Cucumber Mask

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Mix gram flour (besan) with a little turmeric and yogurt to form a paste. Gently scrub this mixture on your skin to exfoliate and lighten the tan. 

Exfoliating Scrub with Gram Flour

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Blend fresh tomatoes and mix them with yogurt to create a nourishing face pack. Tomatoes contain lycopene, which helps protect the skin from sun damage and reduces tan. 

Tomato and Yogurt Pack

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Lemon is a natural bleaching agent that can effectively lighten a sun tan. Apply diluted lemon juice to the affected areas and let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing off. 

Lemon Juice

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Papaya contains enzymes that help in removing dead skin cells and reducing tan. Mash ripe papaya and apply it to your skin for a rejuvenating tan removal treatment. 

Papaya Pulp

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Aloe vera is a skin savior! Apply fresh aloe vera gel to the tanned areas to soothe the skin, reduce inflammation, and fade the tan 

Aloe Vera Magic

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Grate a potato and apply the juice to your sun-tanned skin. Potatoes have natural bleaching properties that can lighten the tan effectively. 

Potato Power

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Mix sandalwood powder with rosewater or milk to form a paste. Apply it to your skin to soothe sunburns and help fade the tan. 

Sandalwood Paste

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Soak yourself in an oatmeal bath to soothe sun-exposed skin and accelerate the tan-fading process. 

Oatmeal Bath

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Keep yourself hydrated throughout the day. Drinking plenty of water helps flush out toxins and keeps your skin hydrated, reducing the appearance of dark circles. 

Hydration is Key

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