So we all have heard this word many times SUNTAN. So what is this basically? Sun tanning or simply tanning is the process whereby skin color is darkened or tanned. It is most often a result of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight. Moderate exposure to direct sunlight contributes to the production of melanin and vitamin D by the body which is essential, but excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays has negative health effects, including sunburn and increased risk of skin cancer, depressed immune system function, and premature aging. Some people tan or sunburn more easily than others. This may be the result of different skin textures and natural skin color. There are natural and artificial ways to remove suntan So let us look into some of these methods to remove tan easily and efficiently.
* Mix a small amount of turmeric powder in milk and make a paste. Apply this on your face. Let it dry. Rinse it off with cool water. This will visibly lighten if used regularly.
* Mix the pulp of pineapple with about one tablespoon honey. Apply it on tanned areas generously and keep it for 15 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water.
*Take the juice from a medium potato and mix it with one tablespoon lemon juice. Apply, leave on for 30 minutes and rinse this is an effective remedy to remove suntan.
* Cut a lemon and rub a slice on your tanned skin. Allow it to sit for some minutes before washing it off. Lemon will work as an excellent anti-tanning agent.
* Mix one tablespoon cucumber extract, lemon juice and rose water in a bowl of each and dab it generously on your tanned skin.
* Mix a tiny amount of turmeric powder with two tablespoons of Bengal gram flour(besan), milk and one-tablespoon rose water. Apply this to tanned areas and leave it for 15-20 minutes before taking it off.
* Thoroughly mix one tablespoon sandalwood powder in coconut water and apply on tanned areas. Leave on for a few minutes then wash it off.
