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In the skincare world, detanning has become a buzzword—especially in countries with intense sun exposure.
What is De-tan?
Detan refers to removing a tan — the darker pigmentation that appears on the skin due to sun exposure. When your skin is exposed to the sun, it produces more melanin (the pigment that gives skin its color) as a protective response. While a light tan may fade on its own, deeper tans — especially in tropical or hot climates — can linger and cause uneven skin tone.
Detan treatments are designed to reduce this melanin buildup, bringing back your natural skin tone and glow
Detanning Home Remedies
People often rush to the salon to get rid of a stubborn sun tan. These detanning treatments can be time-consuming and sometimes pricey. But why go to the salon when you can get rid of the tan at home?
Here are 6 amazing and effective DIY detaining remedies you can do at home!
NOTE: You can alter the ratios and quantities of each ingredient according to your preference.
Remedy 1
Ingredients –
- One Tomato
- One Potato
- One Cucumber
- Ice cube tray
Steps –
- Chop a tomato, potato, and cucumber into small pieces.
- Put the pieces in a mixer grinder. Add a little water and grind.
- Once done, extract the liquid part from the mix using a sieve or any method of your convenience.
- Transfer the liquid to an ice cube tray and put it in your freezer.
How to use it?
Once the ice cubes are ready, use them every morning. Before starting your skincare, take one ice cube and gently rub it all over your face. Let it completely dry and apply moisturizer and sunscreen.
Remedy 2
Ingredients –
Steps –
- In a bowl, add a tablespoon of curd/yogurt.
- Add half a tablespoon of wild turmeric.
- Mix well
How to use it?
You can use this remedy any way you’re comfortable. You can do it every day, every alternate day, or twice a week. Apply this face mask after face cleansing or you can even use it as a cleanser. Let it dry. Wash it off using water.
Remedy 3
Ingredients –
- Glycerine
- Fresh lemon juice (you can use any other mild acid, like tomato juice, of your liking if not comfortable with lemon juice)
Steps –
- In a small empty bottle, add glycerin.
- Squeeze half a lemon in it.
How to use it?
Do this remedy at the end of the day. Apply this mix on the areas of your body that were exposed to the sun (like hands and legs). Make sure to wash the areas where you want to apply this remedy beforehand.
Remedy 4
Ingredients –
- Gram flour (besan)
- Sandalwood powder
- Honey
- Lemon Juice
Steps –
- In a bowl, add one tablespoon of gram flour.
- Add one tablespoon of sandalwood powder.
- Add honey and squeeze half a lemon.
- Mix all the ingredients well.
How to use it?
Apply this face mask every Sunday or any day once a week before a bath. Let it dry completely. Once dried, massage it using water and wash it off! You won’t have to use cleanser or facewash after this.
Remedy 5
Ingredients –
- Alum Powder
- Oats Powder
- Honey
- Rose water/Milk/Butter Milk
Steps –
- In a bowl, add equal parts of alum powder and oats powder.
- Add honey according to your preference.
- Mix it using water or rose water, milk, or buttermilk.
How to use it?
Do this remedy twice a week. Apply the face pack all over your tanned face and neck. Let it dry. Wash it off using water. This remedy is especially beneficial for oily, acne-prone skin.
Remedy 6
Ingredients –
- Coffee Powder
- Lemon Juice
Step –
- In a bowl, take one tablespoon of coffee powder.
- Squeeze half a lemon in it.
- Mix it well
How to use it?
Apply this mix to all the tanned areas of your body. This remedy will give you visible results after the first application. You can do this remedy once a week. This remedy is especially useful for those with stubborn tanning.
You can try all these remedies for yourself and see how the tan vanishes without using any harsh products or salon appointments!
Watch the video on Tan Removal on the Preity Prerna YouTube channel to learn more!
Conclusion
Tanning is a natural reaction to sun exposure, but thankfully, nature also offers some of the best solutions to reverse it. Simple ingredients like coffee, lemon, tomato, curd, gram flour aren’t just easily available—they’re also gentle and effective. With a little consistency and patience, you can restore your skin’s natural glow without relying on harsh chemicals.
And don’t forget—prevention is always better than cure. So, keep your sunscreen handy and protect your skin when stepping out in the sun.
Love your skin.🌿✨
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