Do you love a fabulous vacation on the beach? Well, who doesn’t?

But you know the outcome of this fun and frolicking out in the sun – a tan! Yes, despite lathering oodles of sunblock and lotions on your skin, it tends to darken from the sunrays. No matter how much you cover your face, you nevertheless end up a shade darker by the end of the day.

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Numerous efforts but the wrath of the sun is hard to escape. However, you need not worry as we have some simple home remedies you can use to remove sun tan from your face and body.

Developing a sun tan is simply your skin’s mechanism of protecting itself from the harmful rays of the sun. When your skin is exposed to the sun for a long period of time, it increases the production of melanin to form a coating over the skin and thus prevent further damage.

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Use home remedies to get rid of sun tan

This situation is more prominent in cold climates like that in the U.S., where people’s skin tone is usually white. The damage from excessive sun exposure also poses a risk of skin cancer later in life. While avoiding a suntan is definitely impossible, removing sun tan from your body isn’t that big of a deal! Just some simple home remedies and you can get back your white and shining skin quickly.

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Here are some easy methods to help you get rid of a sun tan fast at home.

Method 1: Use a Lemon-Sugar Scrub

Lemons have natural cleansing and bleaching effects that help lighten the color of your skin. They help exfoliate dead and damaged skin cells, thus whitening your skin.

Sugar is another excellent cleanser that helps with proper exfoliation of your skin.

Things you’ll need:

lemon and sugar paste for suntan things need

  • Lemon (contains powerful bleaching properties)– 1
  • Sugar (excellent scrub)– 1 tablespoon

Step 1. Make a scrub with lemon juice and sugar

lemon and sugar scrub for suntan

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  • Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into 1 tablespoon of sugar.

Step 2. Mix and apply the scrub on your skin once daily

apply lemon and sugar scrub to remove suntan
This lemon remedy is very helpful in removing sun tan from your body
  • Mix the ingredients to form a scrub.
  • Apply the scrub over your tanned skin.
  • Scrub gently in circular motions for 4 to 5 minutes, then leave it to dry for 10 minutes.
  • Wash it off using lukewarm water and pat dry your skin.

Use this treatment 2-3 times a week to get rid of tanned skin.

Method 2: Use Gram Flour and Yogurt

Gram flour acts as an incredible exfoliator for the skin and helps remove the dead skin cells, thus lightening your skin tone.

Yogurt has a mild bleaching property (owing to its lactic acid content) that helps lighten and soften your skin.

Things you’ll need:

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gram flour and yogurt paste to remove suntan things need

  • Gram flour (brightens the skin) – 2 tablespoons
  • Yogurt (helps lighten your skin) – 2 tablespoons

Step 1. Mix yogurt and gram flour together

mix gram flour and yogurt to remove suntan

  • Put 2 tablespoons of gram flour in a bowl.
  • Add an equal amount of plain yogurt.

Step 2. Mix and apply the paste on your tanned skin

apply gram flour and yogurt paste on suntan
Remove sun tan from hands and legs with this gram flour home remedy
  • Mix the ingredients to form a paste.
  • Apply the paste evenly over your tanned skin.
  • Leave it to dry for 15 minutes.
  • Once it dries, gently massage and rinse it off and pat dry your skin.

Use the treatment once every day for effective results.

Method 3: Use Tomato Juice and Yogurt

Tomato and yogurt work as an excellent combination to lighten pigmentation and clear up the skin.

Tomato juice works as a natural toner to shrink the pores and reduce oiliness of the skin. Yogurt, on the other hand, contains lactic acid that acts as a natural bleach and also helps nourish and moisturize the skin.

Things you’ll need:

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tomato and yogurt to remove suntan things need

  • Tomato juice (natural skin bleaching agent)– extracted from 1 tomato
  • Yogurt (lightens skin tone and softens skin) – 1 tablespoon

Step 1. Pour tomato juice and yogurt into a bowl

pour tomato juice and yogurt to remove suntan

  • Extract the juice of 1 tomato and pour it into a bowl.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt to the tomato juice.

Step 2. Mix the ingredients together and apply

mix tomato juice and yogurt to remove suntan
If you use this tomato remedy, it won't take too long to remove sun tan from skin
  • Mix the ingredients together to form a smooth paste.
  • Apply the mixture directly over your suntanned areas.
  • Allow it to dry for 15 minutes before washing it off with lukewarm water.

Repeat the treatment once every day for excellent results.

Method 4: Use Milk

Milk helps moisturize the skin and lighten the effects of a suntan.

Lemon acts as a natural bleaching agent and honey is an excellent anti-tan agent, making them incredible ingredients for getting rid of a suntan.

Things you’ll need:

milk, lemon and honey paste for suntan things need

  • Milk (contains tan removal and skin smoothening properties) – 1 cup
  • Honey (natural moisturizer)– 1 tablespoon
  • Lemon juice (bleaching agent) – 1 tablespoon

Step 1. Mix honey and milk in a bowl

mix milk and honey to remove suntan

  • Pour 1 cup of milk into a bowl.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the milk.

Step 2. Add lemon juice and apply it for 20 min

mix honey, lemona nd milk paste on suntan
Apply this homemade sun tan removal cream to remove tanning from arms, neck, and body
  • Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and mix it well.
  • Allow it to dry for 15 to 20 minutes, then rinse it off using lukewarm water.

Do this daily for effective results.

Tips

  • Always apply a sunscreen on your skin before going out in the sun.
  • Make sure your sun protection cream is water resistant, so it works even if you sweat or swim.
  • Using coconut oil for bronze tanning is a safe and natural way of getting that good and shinier tan for your skin.
  • Wear hats or caps to protect your face and shade your eyes.
  • Wear gloves and socks to prevent your skin from exposure to direct sunlight.
  • Wear sunglasses to minimize damage to your eyes.
  • Avoid direct sunlight and stay in the shade as much as possible.

Summary of How to Remove Sun Tan from Your Body Quickly

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