7 Homemade Remedies For Men To Get Rid Of Tanning Naturally

By Parul Singh Last Updated: Aug 2, 2016 | 15:16:23 IST

Just like women, men are skin conscious too. Pimples, acnes, dark circles, dark spots and wrinkles bother them as well. But what worries them the most is skin tanning. While most men don’t do anything about it, either because they don’t have time or are too lazy, there are some men who do go to salon for facials and face packs to get rid of it.

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But hey, why burn a hole in your pocket when you can easily remove tanning at home simply by using some ingredients available in your kitchen. Scroll down and know more!

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#1. Lemon

Known as the best natural bleaching agent, lemon can remove tan effectively. Just take a lemon, slice it and rub it on the affected area. You can even squeeze lemon in a bowl and apply the juice with the help of cotton ball on the tanned area. After 5-10 minutes, wash it off with cold water. Do moisturise your skin to prevent dryness. In case, your skin starts itching after applying lemon juice, rinse it thoroughly right away.

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#2. Honey and lemon juice

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In case you don’t want to apply lemon juice alone, you can mix it with honey to make a pack. Mix a few drops of honey and 2 tbsp of lemon juice. Apply it on the tanned area. Leave it for 10 minutes or till it dries. After that, wash it off with water. For best results, you can do this twice a week for at least a month.

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#3. Yoghurt and turmeric

Yes, turmeric is a good bleaching agent just like lemon. All you need to do is, add a pinch of turmeric in 1-2 tbsp of curd. Apply it on the affected area and leave it for 15 minutes. Wash it off with cold water for best results.

#4. Potato

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Potato is one such ingredient which is there in your kitchen all round the year. What if one can get rid of tanning with the help of it? Interesting, no? Take juice out of a medium-sized potato and dab it on the tanned skin with the help of a cotton ball. If you want, you can also add a few drops of lemon juice. Leave it for 15-20 minutes or till it completely dries. Wash it off with water and pat dry your skin.

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#5. Lemon, sugar and glycerine

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Make this amazing scrub by adding 1/2 cup of sugar, a few drops of glycerine to 1/4 cup of lemon juice. Mix it well and gently scrub it for a few minutes on the affected area with your fingertips in circular motion. Now, you can rinse it with water. Do moisturise your skin after washing the scrub.

#6. Lemon, oatmeal and curd

Oat and curd are not only good for your health, but also for your skin. Make a smooth paste of curd and oat by adding a few drops of lemon juice. Apply the paste on the affected area and let it dry for 15-20 minutes before rinsing it off with water. This will give you instant glow without a doubt.

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#7. Milk, turmeric and sandalwood

Just add milk and a pinch of turmeric to powdered sandalwood and apply the paste on the tanned area. Leave it for about 20 minutes and then rinse it off with cold water. This paste will reduce your tan in no time, trust us!

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So, aren’t these remedies super-duper easy? Well, then what are you waiting for? Ditch your salon appointment and just go to your kitchen, pick the ingredients and remove your skin tanning in the best or rather the most natural way. 

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