The problem of sun tanning is very high in the summer season. Due to exposure to the sun, not only do the face burn, but the hands and feet also turn black. Due to this, hands and feet start looking ugly. Many options are already available in the market to reduce tanning, but some options can be expensive and not necessarily every product will help you reduce tanning. You can also use home remedies to remove tanning.
You can also follow the tips given by board-certified dermatologist Jayshree Sharad to remove tanning. According to DrJayshree, ' If tanning has happened in the body, it naturally ends between 2 to 3 months. If even after this you feel tanning, then it is a problem of hyperpigmentation. DrJayshree also gives some easy steps to deal with the problem of tanning. Let us know what are these steps, by which you can get rid of the tan of your hands and feet.
Wear sunscreen
To protect our bodies from harmful ultraviolet radiation, we must apply sunscreen lotion. Whether you are outdoors or indoors, you should cover your face, hands and feet with a high-SPF sunscreen. Sun rays can affect our skin even on cloudy days, so sunscreen must be included in your routine. SPF should be applied 30 minutes before going out in the sun.
Don't forget to apply night cream
You should apply a good cream on your hands and feet before sleeping at night. A cream that should contain AHAs along with skin-lightening ingredients like Vitamin C, liquorice, alpha-arbutin, mulberry and kojic acid etc. AHAs promote skin cell regeneration. The new skin cells are evenly pigmented. Long-term use of AHAs can reduce skin discolouration by re-stimulating old, discoloured skin cells.
Apply curd, gram flour and honey pack
If you want to improve the colour of black hands and feet, then make a pack of only curd, gram flour and honey without many frills and apply it on your hands and feet. Curd contains lactic acid, which moisturises the skin as well as lightens the complexion. Curd is natural sun tan remover as it can help in reducing pigmentation and dark spots and also reduces oiliness from the skin. While gram flour acts as a good exfoliator, it is also a good body scrub and honey cleanses and softens the skin.
Must take Vitamin-C supplement
Vitamin C may also help reverse the signs of ageing because of its important role in the body's natural collagen synthesis. It helps in repairing damaged skin and can help in reducing wrinkles and lines to some extent. Adequate vitamin C intake can help repair and prevent dry skin. Along with this, glutathione also helps in improving the skin from the inside. Its antioxidant properties help in reducing pigmentation in your skin.
You can resort to the chemical peel procedure
Chemical peels help in the exfoliation and regeneration of skin cells by removing layers of tanned skin. Thus it helps in reducing discolouration and parallelly in the formation of new skin. Peels of different concentrations help treat dark and tanned skin. It is generally a safe method when performed by a qualified and experienced board-certified plastic surgeon.
Keep in mind that sun tanning is not permanent. Our skin exfoliates itself regularly, which removes this tanning. At the same time, you should also try these remedies told by the doctor.
Note: We do not say that these tips will remove your tan in 1 day. Also, consult your doctor before taking any kind of supplement. Try a patch test before adopting any recipe.
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DISCLAIMER
Your skin and body are as different as you are. We endeavour to bring you correct, safe and expert-verified information through our articles and social media handles, but still, you must consult your doctor before trying any home remedy, hack or fitness tip.
