4 Easy Ways To Remove Tan on the Hands and Arms

Summers are beautiful but not the hot scorching sun. Living in a hot country like India, tanning is one of the most common problems. The constant exposure to harmful UV rays dehydrates the skin and causes many skin problems like dark spots, hyperpigmentation, dullness, etc.

By the time we realize it, our skin is 2-3 times darker. Unfortunately, negligence is not the solution, and neither is waiting for the skin to get back to its normal tone. So, what can be done?

The best and simplest solution would be to try natural home remedies for removing tan from hands and arms. The most appealing part of these remedies is that they are simple to make and include no harmful chemicals that can be damaging. Moreover, all these home remedies are inexpensive and can be tried by anyone in need.

 

Reason For Tanning:

Before we jump straight to the effective home remedies, let us first understand what causes suntan to get a detailed idea about the root cause of the problem. The word ‘tan’ is relatable to skin discoloration on different body parts or sometimes on the entire body.

The main cause of tanning is the body’s natural defense mechanism that protects the body against harmful and harsh UV sun rays. However, when exposed to the sun rays for a longer period of time, it causes excess release of melanin in the body cells, which results in dark skin color.

If the excess melanin release continues, it can worsen the case and result in extreme skin problems like pigmentation, dullness, melasma, dehydration, or sometimes it can lead to different skin cancers.

Therefore, it is important to control the effects of tanning as soon as possible.

 

Preventing Suntan:

When was the last time you cared for your arms and legs just like you care about your face? Let’s admit that our arms and hands are often the most neglected parts of the body. Hands and arms may not contribute to the beauty, but they are essential to define our overall personality.

Moreover, having tan arms and hands can be embarrassing at times which can also affect your confidence. Therefore, it is important to take immediate action on the tanned body areas. But, before you treat the affected areas, it is better to take effective precautions to prevent suntan.

So, what are the ways to prevent suntan? Here are some of the tips that you can follow to reduce the tanning on your arms and hands:

1. Use a branded sunscreen of high quality with SPF 30 or more. Apply the sunscreen on all the exposed body parts at least 15-minutes before stepping out to ensure getting the desired protection.
2. Use a full-sleeve jacket or good-quality gloves to cover all your hands and arms when enjoying a bike ride or when staying in the sun for a longer period of time.
3. Avoid stepping out during the peak hours of UV rays, which are between 10 am to 3 pm. Going out during this time without any effective protection can cause maximum damage to the skin.
4. Re-apply your sunscreen as and when necessary to ensure protecting your body parts against the harmful damages from the sun’s UV rays.
5. Make sure to thoroughly wash your face, hands, arms, and legs as soon as you reach home. After washing the parts, apply a suitable moisturizer.
6. You should also exfoliate your skin once a week to remove all the dead skin cells, which helps your skin breathe properly and feel fresh.

 

4 Easy Ways To Remove Tan From Hands and Arm:

Taking effective precautions is surely a thing, but you still can get tan. Thus, these home remedies ensure desired results when applied regularly. Here are some of the popular remedies that you can rely on:

 

1. Tomato Juice, Yoghurt, and Lemon Juice Remedy to Remove tan:

The mixture of tomato juice, lemon juice, and yogurt is one of the most popular and trusted ways to remove tan from the affected body parts. It is a tried and tested way that has always shown desired results.

Both tomato juice and lemon juice are excellent sources of vitamin C, which is a known agent for skin lightening. Yogurt, on the other hand, contains lactic acid, popular for its anti-tan properties. Thus, the regular application of this mixture or paste on the tanned body parts can show some instant results.

Moreover, this mixture is safe to apply and doesn’t cause any side effects on the body, however, for being sure to patch test the mixture by applying it on a smaller portion of your skin.

Ingredients needed:

• 2 tablespoons of tomato pulp (if not tomato pulp, then tomato juice)
• 1 tablespoon of yogurt
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

Total preparation time needed:

• 2-3 minutes

Making Procedure:

1. Take all the ingredients in a clean bowl
2. Mix them thoroughly to make a smooth paste
3. If required, you can mix a little rose water also to maintain the consistency of the paste.

How to apply:

1. Take the required quantity of this paste and apply it gently on a washed, clean and dried face. Make sure to apply a thin layer to the body part.
2. Leave the paste on the body part for about 15-20 minutes
3. Now, wash the paste using cold water
4. Apply a suitable moisturizer

How many times should it be applied?

This mixture should be applied 2-3 times a week to get the best results.

Precautions to be taken:

You may feel a burning sensation using this pack, especially if you have sensitive skin. Therefore, it is recommended to patch test the mixture before using it directly on your skin.

 

2. Lemon Juice, Turmeric, and Milk Remedy to Remove tan:

You must have heard the goodness of turmeric from your mother or elders. Turmeric is one of the most popular ingredients being a part of most skin treatments. It is also a useful ingredient that can heal and repair the skin from inside.

Lemon juice contains vitamin C, which again helps in lightening the skin. When these two ingredients are mixed with milk, it enhances its value making it a natural cleanser and bleach.

Ingredients needed:

• I pinch of turmeric
• 2 tablespoons of milk
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

Total preparation time needed:

• 4-5 minutes

Making procedure:

1. Mix turmeric and milk thoroughly in a clean bowl. Avoid making any lumps
2. Now, add lemon juice to the paste and again mix all the ingredients

How to apply:

1. Take a decent amount of this mixture and apply it all over the tanned body parts.
2. Allow the paste to dry completely.
3. Use cold water to remove the paste from the body parts gently
4. Lastly, use a good quality moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated

How many times should it be applied?

• The paste should be applied 2-3 times a week

Precautions to be taken:

• There are no possible side effects of this remedy. However, it is still better to do a patch test before using it on your body.

 

3. Buttermilk and Oatmeal Remedy to Remove tan:

Not many people are aware of the goodness of these two ingredients when it comes to removing body tan. Buttermilk is an ingredient that lightens the tanning and hydrates the skin, whereas oatmeal is known to exfoliate the skin to remove the dead cells.

Thus, this mixture not just removes the body tanning but also favors making the skin soft and supple with regular application.

Ingredients needed:

• 3 tablespoons of buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons of oatmeal

Total preparation time:

• 5-minutes

Making procedure:

1. Take a separate clean bowl and mix both buttermilk and oatmeal
2. Keep stirring both the ingredients until they form a paste

How to apply:

1. Apply this paste on all the affected body parts with gentle massage
2. Let the mixture on your skin for 15-20 minutes
3. Please use cold water to gently remove the mixture by rubbing it in a gentle circular motion.
4. After this, use cold water to remove the paste from the applied body parts completely.

How many times should it be applied?

• You can apply this mixture paste 2-3 times a week

Precautions to be taken:

• If you have bruised skin or acne-prone skin, there are chances that this remedy may not prove beneficial for you. It is, therefore, recommended to test the mixture before using it.

 

4. Cocoa and Coffee de-tanning pack :

Besides being soothing to your senses, this coffee and cocoa pack is capable of restoring the natural beauty of your skin. Both coffee and cocoa are enriched with caffeine which works excellently on sunburns. Moreover, coffee also contains antioxidants to reduce the cellular damages caused because of free radicals.

To enhance the goodness of this de-tanning pack, you can also add some quantity of honey. It is a suitable pack for application on the face, arms, hands, and legs.

Ingredients needed:

• 1 tablespoon of coffee
• 1 tablespoon of cocoa
• 1 tablespoon of honey (optional but suggested)

Total preparation time needed:

• 5- minutes

Making procedure:

1. Take a clean bowl and mix all the ingredients
2. You can use milk or rose water to form a fine paste of the mixture. Get a decent consistency of the paste for smooth application.

How to apply:

1. Take the required quantity and apply it evenly to the affected body parts
2. Let the mixture be on your skin for 20-minutes
3. Wash the mixture using regular or cold water

How many times should it be applied?

• You can use this pack once a week

Precautions to be taken:

• Coffee can be a little disturbing on sensitive skin. Therefore, it is suggested not to rub or massage the pack too harshly on sensitive skin. Instead, be very gentle while applying and removing the pack.

 

Conclusion:

Now, when you have all these amazing home remedies to remove tan from your arms and hands, there can be no better time to use them on your affected body parts. Be very sure of choosing a method that suits your skin type. Also, maintain a consistent application of the prepared mixture or paste to get desired results.

Let us know in the comment section if you need any other help or clarity related to any of these mentioned methods. These home remedies can do magic for your skin, not just by de-tanning it but also by making it glowing and gorgeous than ever!