Apply these natural packs to get rid of the tan from your face and body the natural way. These home treatments, recommended by the Times of India, need to be used regularly for a week before the results became noticeable.
A mixture of lemon juice, rose water and cucumber juice should be applied on the face as a face pack. Lemon juice is citric acid that helps remove the tan and the cucumber and rose water are cooling agents.
Applying some fresh lemon juice and allowing it to remain for at least 15 minutes on the elbows, knees or patchy areas helps remove the tan and making the skin fair.
Soak almonds overnight and grind them into a fine paste the next morning. Add equal quantities of milk cream to the paste and apply on the affected area to lighten the tan.
Mash papaya pulp and massage the suntanned area. Papaya is excellent for skin and also helps in anti-aging.
Mixing together some honey and lemon juice and applying it on the affected area is one of the best anti-tan pack mixtures.
Apply a paste of oatmeal, yoghurt, a few drops of lime and tomato juice. Wash this with cold water after half an hour and see the difference.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 2nd, 2014.
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