A sun tan is one of the most prevalent skin problems people have in the summer. Use these at-home ayurvedic methods to protect your skin from the intense summer heat.
Sun Tan: The summer season is in full swing, and everyone who enjoys the sun and outdoor activities also fears being tanned. Even when you use good sunscreen, the intense summer sun can still harm your skin and rob you of your radiance. Are you also one of those who stay inside because you’re worried about getting sunburned? While tanning is inevitable, you can quickly get rid of it at home with these simple Ayurvedic remedies.
8 NATURAL WAYS TO TREAT SUN TANNING AT HOME
- Ayurvedic Body Mask: This Ayurvedic body mask requires two teaspoons of triphala churna, a pinch of turmeric, one teaspoon of besan, and a few drops of rose water. Apply this combination to the affected tanned area and rinse after 15 minutes.
- Coffee Body Scrub: Add one or two teaspoons of almond or coconut oil, half a spoonful of sugar, and a few drops of lemon juice to one tablespoon of filter coffee (dry powder or filtrate). After thoroughly blending the ingredients, gently massage your tanned body parts. Rinse it off after some time, then pat it dry. The finest results come from using this twice each week.
- Papaya Mask: Papaya is one of the best ingredients for skin care. The fruit contains enzymes that help whiten and de-tan the skin. Additionally, it helps treat skin ulcers and can be beneficial for removing tan from the body. Combine one tablespoon of honey and half-ripe papaya pulp in a bowl. Next, apply it gently to the tanned areas and massage it for ten minutes. Allow it to rest for another 20 minutes. After washing with cold water, apply a mild moisturizer. Use this mask at least twice a week for quick results.
- Turmeric & Besan Pack: Mix two teaspoons of besan, one teaspoon of milk or curd, and one teaspoon of turmeric powder to make a thick pack. Apply the paste to your sun-affected skin gently and uniformly for 30 minutes, and wash it off with warm water.
- Banana & Honey Mask: Mash some overripe bananas with a spoonful of honey, a few drops of milk, and malai. This mixture lightened the skin when applied to tanned body parts and rinsed off after 15 minutes.
- Coconut Milk: This de-tanner is all-natural and easily accessible. Vitamin C and lactic acid are abundant in coconut milk, which helps to eliminate tanning from the skin effectively. Additionally, it is very moisturising and nourishing, which also keeps your skin hydrated. Drench a cotton pad in fresh organic coconut milk. Apply it evenly to the face and neck and let it absorb in the skin for 15 minutes. Wash it off with normal water.
- Masoor Dal, Aloe Vera & Tomato Pack: Make a paste using aloe vera puree, tomato paste, and lentils. Spread the paste to the tanned areas of your body, let it sit for thirty minutes, and then rinse. Apply this mask at least twice a week for optimum results.
- Rice Flour Body Scrub: Take 1-2 tablespoons of rice flour and combine it with some raw milk. Apply the mixture by blending and gently massaging it with your fingertips on the face, neck, and other tanning-prone body regions. After leaving it on for twenty minutes, rinse it off with normal water. Apply this homemade scrub twice or thrice a week to get rid of the tan naturally.
(With IANS Inputs)