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7 Instant Skin De-tanning Masks That Works In Under 30 Minutes!

By Kumutha

Did the scorching heat of the summer leave your skin flaky, tender and impossibly dark? All you need is a super-effective homemade mask that will remove tan in under 30 minutes!

But, before we list down these natural de-tanning masks and decipher exactly how they benefit your skin, let us understand the science behind the skin tanning.

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Melanin is a pigment in your skin that determines its colouring. When the harsh UV rays of the sun penetrate into the skin layers, it causes the melanin to go in an overdrive, leading to skin darkening.

Also, never step out of the house without using a proper SPF, wear a wide-brimmed hat and cover your face with a cotton scarf.

Avoid getting under direct glare of the sun between 12 and 3 pm. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water to keep your skin hydrated.

Also read: DIY Cucumber And Sugar Body Scrub For Tan Removal

And your lips is just as susceptible to sun damage, so opt for a lip balm with a good SPF.

And for that damaged rough skin, here are 7 homemade masks to remove tan! These DIY de-tanning masks can show their effect when used on a regular basis. Have a look.

Tomato Mask

Tomato Mask

Tomato contains a good amount of lycopene that acts as a natural sunscreen. It is a perfect home remedy for treating skin tan.

Ingredients
1 tomato
1 tablespoon of honey

Method
Cut a tomato and extract its pulp. Add honey to the pulp. Mix it until you get a smooth consistency. Apply it all over your face and neck. Let it sit for 15 minutes. Rinse and pat dry. Follow this home remedy for tan twice a week to remove tan completely.

Lemon + Rosewater

Lemon + Rosewater

Wondering how to get rid of tan fast, we have two words for you - lemon and rose water. Citric acid in lemon works to remove tan and antibacterial properties of rosewater soothe and relax the skin.

Ingredients
1 teaspoon of rosewater
1 teaspoon of lemon juice

Method
Mix both the ingredients together and apply it on to your face. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then rinse.

Banana + Yogurt

Banana + Yogurt

When lactic acid of yogurt is combined with powerful antioxidants of banana, it will not just remove tan but also nourish the skin, giving it a radiant glow. This super effective homemade mask for tan can help give a glow in no time.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon of banana
1 teaspoon of yogurt
1 teaspoon of honey

Method
Mash banana into fine pulp, mix in the honey and yogurt. Apply the natural de-tanning mask all over your face and neck. Wait for 30 minutes. Once you feel your skin stretch, rinse it clean.

Papaya

Papaya

Papaya contains natural enzymes that cleanse the skin of impurities, unclog pores, which in turn lightens the skin.

Method
For this natural remedy to remove tan, all you need to do is take a piece of ripe papaya. Rub it all over your face. Let it sit for 15 minutes. Once dry, rinse it clean!

Potato Juice

Potato Juice

Believe it or not, potato juice is one of the most tested home remedies for tan. Vitamin A, carotene and antioxidants can remove the tan right off, giving you an instantly bright skin.

Method
Cut a raw potato slice and rub it all over your face. Let it sit for 5 minutes. When you feel a thin white film form on your face and skin begin to stretch, rinse it.

Milk Mask

Milk Mask

Lactic acid and nourishing properties of the milk help remove skin impurities, brighten skin tone and leave it supple and smooth.

Method
Making this homemade mask for tan is simple. All you need to do is dip a cotton ball in raw milk, squeeze out the excess and gently dab it over your facial skin. Wash your face after 15 minutes.

Sandalwood Mask

Sandalwood Mask

The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of sandalwood mask will not just cool your skin, but also soothe redness and eliminate tan.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon of sandalwood powder
1 tablespoon of rosewater

Method
Mix sandalwood powder and rosewater together into a smooth paste. Apply it on to your face. Let it sit for 30 minutes. Once dry, wash your face with lukewarm water.

If you have any more home remedies on how to remove tan naturally, do share them with us at the comment section below.

Story first published: Tuesday, August 30, 2016, 16:13 [IST]
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