Natural Masks To Treat Dark And Tanned Skin

Natural Masks To Treat Dark And Tanned Skin

Summers often bring along its side-effects as blazing sun and pollution gives us dull and dark skin. Tanning appears on our face and hands and this makes our skin look dirty. This darkens our skin tone and makes us appear darker.

Natural Masks To Treat Dark And Tanned Skin

Natural Masks To Treat Dark And Tanned Skin

Tanned Skin

There are many ingredients present in our kitchen that can help us in getting back that beautiful glow. Take a look at these natural masks that will take care of your dark and tanned skin in a gentle way.

1# Honey And Lemon Mask

Honey not only moisturizes the skin but it also helps in lightening the skin tone. Lemon contains vitamin C that helps in renewing our skin and keeping it healthy and lightens the tone as well. Take 2 tbs of honey and 2 tbs of lime juice and mix them well. Apply this on your tanned skin and darker areas and wait for 15 minutes. Rinse well with lukewarm water. Use this mask twice a week to get beautiful skin.

2# Tomato And Honey Mask

Tomato And Honey

Tomato has bleaching properties and it contains vitamin C as well as lycopene that lightens the skin tone and fights from free radicals. Honey has anti-bacterial and moisturizing properties that also helps in lightening the skin tone. Take a tomato and mash it. Add 1 tsp of honey to it and mix well. Apply this mixture on your tanned skin and then let it stay for 15 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water. This will give a beautiful glow to your skin. Use it once in a week.

Tomato And Honey Mask

Tomato And Honey Mask

3# Papaya And Honey Mask

Papaya and honey are very nourishing for the skin and they help in lightening the skin tone as well. Take half a cup of ripe papaya and mash it well. Add 1 tbs of honey to it and mix them well. Apply this paste on your face and leave for about half an hour. Wash your face with normal water. Use this face pack once in a week to get glowing and tan free skin.

4# Milk and Turmeric Mask

Turmeric And Milk

Both milk and turmeric are very effective in treating the dark skin and lightening it within few weeks. They not only helps in removing the tan but they also give a glow to the skin. Take 2 tbs of gram flour, a pinch of turmeric powder and enough milk to form a smooth paste. Apply this on your face and wash off with normal water after 15 minutes. Use this pack once in a week for bright and glowing skin.

Turmeric And Milk

Turmeric And Milk

5# Oatmeal And Buttermilk Mask

Oatmeal is a very good scrub that removes dull skin and buttermilk helps in lightening the skin tone. Take 2 tbs of oatmeal and 1/4 cup of buttermilk. Add 2 tsp of lime juice to this mixture and mix it well till your get a smooth paste. Apply this paste on your face and wait for 20 minutes. Wash off your face with lukewarm water and scrub your skin gently. Applying this face pack once in a week will give you a clear and beautiful skin.

6# Cucumber And Lemon Mask

Cucumber And Lemon

Cucumber has skin lightening properties and lemon also helps in cutting down the tan from the skin. Take half of the cucumber and grate it to take out its juice.

Cucumber And Lemon Mask

Cucumber And Lemon Mask

Squeeze its juice in a bowl and then add 1 tsp lemon juice and few drops of rose water to this mixture. With the help of a cotton ball, apply this mixture on your face and on other tanned areas as well. Leave it for 10 minutes and then wash off your face with water. Your skin will be refreshed and it will appear lighter than before.

Divya Sharma
Mrs. Divya Sharma is an avid writer with a vast experience of almost 15 years in writing career. She did her MA in English from IGNOU along with Diploma course in Journalism from YMCA, New Delhi. She has worked as a Content Manager with Times Of India, Noida for 10 years. Writing is her passion and she tries to give her best every time she writes on any given topic. Writing articles on home remedies is her area of interest and she has gained immense knowledge by writing and researching a lot in this field.