10 Secrets To A Tan-free, Flawless Skin

Sunburn, boils, blemishes- all amount to a patchy, dull and blemished skin. Using sunblock, covering your face with a scarf and hiding under the hat is not enough. The sweltering heat and glaring sun works its way through your scarf, sunblock and hat leaving you with a tan. We suggest some home remedies that will help you to get rid of the tan, dark patches, boils, blemishes and help you achieve a glowing, supple and flawless skin.

► Yoghurt and turmeric mixture
A mixture of yoghurt and turmeric is like an elixir for the skin. Yoghurt soothes and cools the skin. It has a healing effect, and also reduces any redness or irritation of skin. Mix yoghurt and turmeric and apply on the face. If you have tanned patches, then apply it on the targeted area. Let it dry and then wash off with cold water. The mixture gives you a glowing and flawless skin, reducing the effect of tan.

►Potato juice
Applying potato juice is the perfect way to de-tan. It works as a bleach on any dark patches or spots caused by tanning, making your skin look fairer. Take a tablespoon of potato juice, add equal amount of lemon juice to it and apply. You can also place potato slices on your face, arms and other tanned areas.

►Milk cream and saffron
It is said that milk bath was the secret to Cleopatra’s beauty. Milk nourishes the skin and moisturises it. Add some saffron to milk cream and apply it on your skin to make it soft, supple and flawless. Saffron gives your complexion a pinkish tinge, making it look healthy and beautiful.

►Lemons
Vitamin C rich lemons are the best to de-tan and lighten dark spots. Squeeze some juice from a freshly cut lemon, apply it on targeted areas, and let this dry. Now, wash off with cold water. You can also mix glycerine and lemon juice in equal amounts and store it for later use.

►Eggs
Egg whites not only de-tan but also help remove the toxins from your skin. Apply egg white on the affected area, let it dry and then wash off with cold water for a firm, nourished, tan-free and youthful skin.

►Tomatoes
If you have blemishes, pimples or redness due to pollution and sunburn then here’s an age old, tried and tested remedy for you. Tomato juice is rich in vitamin C and lycopene, which help to keep your skin healthy. You can also add oats with tomato to make a paste. Apply this paste on your face, let it dry, or you can scrub it a little before washing off with cold water. Use this formula to cleanse, nourish, reduce tan, and get rid of blemishes and pimples.

►Mint
Fresh mint leaves have a cooling effect, and their aroma, too, is heavenly. Crush some mint leaves and apply them on the sunburned patches to get rid of the tan and burn.

►Aloe Vera
The benefits of Aloe Vera have become very popular, and many cosmetic brands are also incorporating the goodness of aloe in their products. It is very easy to grow the humble aloe plant in your garden. Split open a leaf, extract the gel and apply it on your face or other dark or sun burned areas. Let it dry for 10-15 minutes and then wash it off. It removes tan, moisturises and gives you a flawless, beautiful skin.

►Almonds
Rich in vitamin E, almonds nourish the skin. Soak them in milk overnight, then remove the peel and grind them. Almonds can dry out your skin, hence, adding milk cream or honey to the almond paste is advisable. Apply this paste on targeted areas to get rid of sunburns, tan and blemishes. It is also a great remedy to lighten dark lips.

►Papaya
Papaya helps to ex-foliate, it soothes and reduces skin tan, and also makes your skin smooth and free of acne. Rich in vitamin C, it nourishes the skin and gives it a healthy glow. Mash a papaya slice and add some milk cream to it. Apply on the affected areas, let it dry, and then wash off with water.