Sun Kissed

Bid adieu to your lingering tan

We all agree that a sun-kissed tan looks exotic and sexy but only if it’s on someone like Eva Longoria . With the amount of heat and sun we are exposed to these days, our skin looks like worn leather as opposed to the sexy tan we see on others and when that happens, the tan must go!

Here are a couple of home remedies to get rid of that lingering tan:

Exfoliate: 

Exfoliation is essential when it comes to getting rid of a tan but also to keep your skin looking fresh. It takes away dead skin cells exposing new ones. 

You can make your own scrub at home by mixing curd, gram flour and lemon in equal parts. The yoghurt and lemon help lighten your skin and the flour acts as a gentle exfoliator to remove dead skin. It is important to moisturise the new skin cells right after exfoliating. Avoid exposing your skin to the sun right after exfoliating because your skin is sensitive at this point.

Beauty masks: 

These home-made babies are easily accessible in your kitchen and make a delicious and soothing recipe for tanned skin. 

- Rice flour, gram flour, yoghurt (1 tablespoon each) and milk (2 tablespoons). Mix well to make a paste. Apply this pack on the affected area and let it sit for 15 - 20 minutes. If you are applying it on the body, make sure you apply a thick layer.


- Mix lemon juice, rose water and cucumber juice in a bowl. Apply to the affected areas. The acidity in the lemon juice helps remove tan and cucumber and rose water cool the skin down.

- Mix one part lemon juice to one part honey. Apply this mixture on the tanned area. This helps in soothing and moisturising your skin too. 

- Grandma’s recipe: Add turmeric to a cup of milk to make a paste for your entire body. Use it as a pack and wash away after it dries off.