Natural Remedies to erase suntan and sunburns - Have a look!!!

Summer vacations are something you very much eagerly waiting for.  The summer season will not only brings you joy and happiness, but also accompanies with some unpleasant experiences and outcomes.  While spending your fun time in outdoors during hot summer, especially during vacations, you are almost totally exposed to harmful UV rays.  At the end of the day, you could notice sun tan, sunburn, etc.  Melanin pigment present under the skin act as culprit in suntan when your skin is exposed to harmful UV rays.  You may think that your sunscreen will protect you from these harmful UV rays, but it is not so always.  You need to apply sunscreen every 2 hours to get complete protection.  On the other hand, if you are skin is too sensitive, then you cannot escape the wrath of this harmful rays.

  Sun tan and sunburn are not only the skin complications that you face during summer, but additionally it may pave way to other additional skin problems such as hyperpigmentation, dark spot, premature gaining, and much more.  These acquired changes in the skin texture can be fixed with cosmetics and other chemical treatments temporarily, but it may have adverse effects in a long run.  On the other hand, we can expect natural healing and long-term benefits from natural remedies mentioned in this blog post.

1.  HONEY AND LEMON

It has been an age-old remedy for most of the skin problems.  Mix 2 teaspoons of honey and one teaspoon of lemon.  Wash your face with water and wipe it clearly.  Apply this mixture all over the face and neck including ears.  Give a gentle circular massage to the face.  Leave it for 20 minutes.  Wash it off with cold.  You can repeat this twice a week until your tanned skin restores its normal complexion.

2.  TURMERIC FACE MASK

Make homemade anti-tan face packs with turmeric and this will surely lighten your skin and get rid of suntan.  You can make a thick paste of turmeric using milk or yoghurt.  Mix these contents well to form thick paste.  Apply on to the affected area including hands and legs if you want.  Leave it for 20-30 minutes.  Rinse off with cold water.  Do not use soap.  You may repeat this process daily. 

3.  POTATO JUICE

Potato can lighten your skin as it has natural bleaching property.  It is the renowned remedy for suntan.  Grind a potato and extract the juice in a bowl and keep aside.  After 10 minutes, the starch will start to settle down at the bottom.  Now, use the top layer of juice alone in anti-tan treatment.  Apply this potato juice using cotton ball to your face and neck.  Leave it for 2-5 minutes.  Wipe it off with cold water.

4.  ALOE VERA

Sunburn and suntan can easily be removed by this remedy.  Scrap fresh aloe vera gel and apply on the desired area.  Let it dry for 20-30 minutes.  Splash cold water on the face and wipe it off.

5.  PAPAYA PULP AND HONEY

Papaya has natural enzymes which act as an excellent exfoliator.  Apply this face mask for sunburns and suntans.  Take half a cup of fresh papaya pulp and 2 tablespoons of honey.  Blend it well till it forms a paste.  Apply on the face and neck.  Leave it for about half an hour.  Rinse well with cold water.  It will also provide younger looking bright skin tone.

6.  CUCUMBER

Cucumber is a cool form of anti-tan treatment.  Its cooling effect soothes down the sunburn.  It eliminates suntan.  Blend a fresh cucumber and extract juice from it.  Add rose water or lemon juice to this extract.  With a clean cotton ball, apply this mixture all over the face and the desired area.  This will help improve your dull complexion and uneven skin tone also.

7.  SANDAL

Natural oils present in sandalwood will clear suntan effectively.  Sandalwood has been used since ancient times for various skin treatments.  Sandalwood combined with coconut water will give instant relief from sunburn.   It removes suntan along with acne and pimples too.

8.  PROTEIN MASK

Bengal gram powder mixed with turmeric and rose water is an excellent tan removal remedy.  Mix two tablespoon of Bengal gram powder with a pinch of turmeric and rosewater and form a smooth paste.  Apply this mixture evenly on the face and neck.  Let it dry completely.  Wash is off with cold water.

9.  FULLER’S EARTH FACE PACK

Fuller’s earth mixed with rosewater is a proven remedy for sunburns.  Mix fuller’s earth and rosewater and form a paste.  Apply this mask as a thin layer on the face and the desired area.  Allow it to dry for 10 minutes.  It will heal the sunburns and also soothes the inflammation caused by sunburn.  It will help in skin glowing.

10.  TOMATOES

Tomatoes have natural toning properties.  Squeeze tomato juice and apply on the face directly.   Allow it to dry and wash it off after 10-20 mins. 

11. WHEAT FLOUR

Applying wheat flour is another wonderful idea for skin tan.  It helps in skin whitening as well as extracts dead skin.  It is easier and effective.  Wheat has essential vitamins and fibers, which is skin friendly.   Make a smooth paste of wheat flour and water.   Apply as a thin film on the face and neck evenly.  Allow it to dry and wash it off with cold water giving a light circular massage on to the face.   This face pack will do wonders to the skin.