Aloe vera is known for its soothing and healing properties. It can effectively lighten skin tan and improve overall skin texture. To use aloe vera for tan removal, extract fresh aloe vera gel from the leaf and apply it.
Gram flour (besan) and turmeric are commonly used in traditional Indian skincare for their exfoliating and skin-brightening properties. To prepare a pack, mix two tablespoons of gram flour, a pinch of turmeric.
Yogurt and tomato both have natural bleaching properties. Tomato is rich in antioxidants and lycopene, which protect the skin from sun damage, while yogurt moisturizes and lightens the skin. Blend a tomato and mix it.
Lemon juice is a natural bleaching agent, and honey acts as a moisturizer. Together, they form a powerful combination to remove tan. To use this remedy, mix two tablespoons of lemon juice with one tablespoon of honey.
Papaya contains an enzyme called papain, which helps in skin exfoliation and tan removal. Mash a ripe papaya and mix it with a tablespoon of honey to form a paste. Apply this mixture to your hands and leave it.
Cucumber has cooling properties and helps in skin rejuvenation. To use cucumber for tan removal, grate a cucumber and extract its juice. Apply this juice to your tanned hands using a cotton ball and let it dry.
Potato juice is another effective remedy for removing tan due to its mild bleaching properties. Peel and grate a potato, then extract the juice. Apply this juice to the tanned areas of your hands and leave it on for about 20 minutes.
Baking soda acts as an exfoliant and helps in removing dead skin cells and tan. Make a paste by mixing one tablespoon of baking soda with enough water to form a thick consistency. Apply this paste to your hands.
Milk is rich in lactic acid, which helps in exfoliating dead skin cells and lightening the skin. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory and skin-brightening properties. Mix two tablespoons of milk with a pinch of turmeric.
Oatmeal acts as a natural scrub and buttermilk soothes and moisturizes the skin. Mix two tablespoons of oatmeal with enough buttermilk to form a paste. Apply this paste to your hands and gently scrub.
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