7 Packs From Your Kitchen To Remove *Tan* Fast!

By- Shreya Sharma

Skin tanning is quite a problem. Though tan has become a fashion and culture in celebrities, tan is yet to be accepted as a culture in society. We want to get rid of that tan as soon as possible and spent a heavy amount in salon to get that tan off. Here are the packs from your kitchen to remove tan fast.

1. Papaya slice

Mash a few pieces of papaya and apply the pulp on affected parts of the skin. Wash it off after 10-15 min. Your skin will glow instantly after a wash. You can use avocado instead of papaya or a mixture of both in equal qualities.

2. Lemon juice

• Lemon juice with cucumber juice, rose water etc. can be used to prepare a face pack and can be cut into half and rubbed directly onto the tanned skin. The citric acid present in the juice helps to remove dead skin cells and remove tan.
• For preparing a face pack, mix lemon juice, cucumber juice and rose water together, apply this pack on the tanned area. Leave it for 5-10 minutes and then wash with clean water,
• A pack prepared by honey and lemon juice or turmeric, lemon juice and raw milk too are an effective remedy for removing tan.

3. Potato

Rub a slice of potato directly on the tanned area. Or you can also apply potato juice on the tanned area with the help of a cotton ball. Wait for 10-15 minutes and then wash your face with cold water. Regular use of this pack will remove tan completely and provide you with lighter skin.

4. Sugar and glycerin

Prepare a scrub using half cup of sugar, 4-5 drops of glycerin and a lemon juice. Apply the scrub on the tanned area. Leave your skin soft and light due to the use of lemon juice and glycerin.

5. Curd

Curd helps in removing tan due to its acidic properties. Add a pinch of turmeric in a bowl of curd and apply on the tanned area. After 20 minutes, wash off with cold water. All the dead skin cells will be removed and your skin complexion will be lighter.

6. Coconut water

Take the white fleshy part of green coconut, grind it into a paste. Keep it on for 15 minutes. It has natural whitening properties which will remove the tan.

7. Green almonds

Take a handful of green almonds and grind them, mix few drops of sandalwood oil to it. Apply the paste as face pack. It will give you fair glowing skin.