Do you dislike summers because of the high temperature, hot conditions and sun tan? It incurs many skin problems like itching, acne, skin burns, oily skin and tanning. Sun tanning is the most common skin issue that arises in summers. It is nothing but a skin darkening from the harmful UV rays and pollution. We totally love those short skirts and dresses to wear in summer, but sun tan will make the skin looks far from flawless and beautiful. You can see that you still apply some skin creams or sunscreen on the face but you forgot the arms and hands. This is why we see tan on the hands and arms. So, what should be done to get rid of the sun tan on hands and arms?
Now don’t worry, you can put your favorite short clothes in this summer without any concern of causing a sun burn. Yes! I’ve some immediate tips for you all that may thin out your suntan and make a sparkling freshness to the skin.
Causes of Sun TanSun burns and sun tan are the common problems seen in summers. There are several causes of sun tan around the hands and arms. Here are some of them:
- Direct exposure to the sun regularly
- Excessive pollution and dust
- Over oily skin
- Improper skin care routine
- Lack of vitamin C and anti-oxidants in the body
- Short intake of water on daily basis
- Usage of excessive chemical based products on the arms and hands
- Lack of nourishment to the skin
- Not using enough sunscreen
# Cucumber juice and lemon juiceCucumber contains more than 70% water that soothes the skin instantly. It gives a fresh and cool feeling to the skin and heals skin burns easily. Lemon contains critic acid (vitamin C) that fights against melanin pigments which causes skin darkening. It is rich in vitamin-c and other essential nutrients important for good skin. It removes the tan from hands and arms in fewer applications and gives a fresh and sparkling skin.
How to use?
- Put 7 tea spoons of cucumber juice in a small bowl
- Add 5 teaspoons of lemon juice in it and add 2 teaspoons of glycerin in it
- Now gently massage this pack to the hands and arms or where the skin darkening is there.
- Keep it for 30 minutes and wash it with cold water. This can be used at night.
# Curd and lemon juiceCurd is famous for skin whitening and skin softening. It also reduces sun tan and sun burns effectively. It contains lactic acid that removes dead skin cells and gives shining skin. Lemon juice on the other hand is known to get rid of the tanning effectively on your hands and body.
How to use?- Take 5 teaspoons of curd in a small bowl
- Add 3 teaspoons of lemon juice in it
- Also add 2 teaspoons of olive oil
- Now gently massage this pack to the arms and hands
- Wash it after 20 minutes or until it dries out.
# Aloe vera gel and vitamin-EAloe Vera is a good remedy for skin issues. It works as an anti-inflammatory and anti-septic. It heals skin burns and skin darkening. On the other hand, vitamin-E helps in reducing dark spots and lightens the skin tone. Moreover, this great combination will also reduce the sun tan on hands and the feet also.
How to use?
- Take 5 full spoons of aloe Vera gel
- Add vitamin-E oil or almond oil in it
- Massage this mixture to the arms and other skin areas
- Remove this pack after 40 minutes with cold water.
This will surely help you to achieve a great glowing skin and no tan. You can also prepare a scrub using some sugar and lemon juice. Then scrubbing this over the tanned arms and hands. Leave the sugar scrub for 15 minutes then wash of with clear water.