Got Tanned? Try These 6 DIY Tan Removal Face Pack Recipes
Soaking up the warmth of the summer sun has multiple benefits for your health and well-being. But it often leaves you with a stubborn sun tan on your face that refuses to fade away.
While the tan removal face packs and creams in the market may offer you an instant fix, they can damage your skin barrier and cause severe dryness and irritation. So it’s important to use gentle, nourishing remedies that support your skin’s natural healing process.
At Vriksha Veda, we pride ourselves on sourcing the finest natural ingredients to help our customers create DIY skincare rituals that are gentle on the skin yet highly effective for addressing various skin concerns.
Here are 5 tan removal face pack recipes you should try at home this summer to remove sun tan naturally from your face and get brighter, even-toned skin.
DIY Face Pack Recipes For Tan Removal
1. Orange Peel and Rose Face Pack
Both rose petals and orange peel can help fade sun tan as they contain Vitamin C. Rose petal provides a natural glow and orange peel powder will gently exfoliate your skin to get rid of dead skin cells to make your skin look more even-toned.
Ingredients:
- 1tablepsoon rose petal powder
- 1 tablespoon orange peel powder
- Water
Combine orange peel powder and rose powder in a bowl and add enough water to create a paste-like consistency. Apply this mixture to your face and neck, avoiding the eye area and gently scrub your skin with it. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes before rinsing with water. Repeat this 1-2 times a week to get rid of tan from the face.
2. Hibiscus and Aloe Face Pack
Hibiscus petals are a rich source of natural AHAs and antioxidants. They gently exfoliate the skin to make it softer and brighter while also protecting your skin from sun damage. Aloe vera helps hydrate and soothe sun-damaged skin and keeps your skin soft and healthy.
Ingredients:
- ½ tablespoon hibiscus petal powder
- 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
Mix hibiscus powder and aloe vera gel in a small bowl and apply a thin layer on your face and neck. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes before rinsing it with water. Use this face pack 2-3 times a week for best results.
3. Gram Flour, Turmeric and Curd Face Pack
This timeless ubtan face pack recipe can help you remove tan at home. Gram flour(besan) gently gets rid of dead skin cells to fade sun tan and turmeric adds a natural glow to the skin.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon gram flour
- 1 tablespoon milk/curd
- ½ teaspoon wild turmeric powder
Mix gram flour, curd and turmeric powder to form a smooth paste. Massage this paste on all tanned areas and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse it well with water and use the face pack on alternate days to get soft, even-toned skin.
4. Licorice Powder Face Pack
Licorice or Mulethi Powder is one of the best skin-brightening ingredients and can help you get rid of sun tan and dark spots. We recommend using rose water instead of plain water for this face pack for its soothing and hydrating benefits.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon licorice powder
- 1 tablespoon rose water
Combine rosewater and licorice powder to make a smooth paste. Apply a thin layer all over the face and neck and let it sit for 15-20 minutes before rinsing it away with water. Repeat it twice a week for best results.
5. Multani Mitti and Orange Peel Face Pack
If you have oily skin, try this clay-based tan removal face pack to fade tan from your face. Fuller’s Earth clay( or Multani Mitti as we know it) will absorb excess oil and impurities, while orange peel powder will brighten the skin and reduce uneven tan to reveal fresh, even-toned skin.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon Multani mitti
- 1 tablespoon orange peel powder
- Rose water
In a bowl, combine Fuller’s Earth and orange peel powder and add enough rose water to create a smooth paste. Apply the face pack evenly to your face and neck and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water and pat dry. You can use this 1-2 times a week to remove tan.
6. Avarampoo and Honey Face Mask
Avarampoo flower are rich in antioxidants and are one of the best home remedies for clear, glowing skin. And honey gently exfoliates and hydrates the skin to keep it supple and even-toned.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon avarampoo powder
- ½ tablespoon honey
- Water
Mix the avarampoo powder with the honey in a bowl and add water to form a smooth paste. Apply the mixture evenly to your face and neck and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Leave the mask on for 15-20 minutes before rinsing with water. Use this 2-3 times a week to nourish and brighten your skin.
