Tanning is a technique commonly used to enhance the skin tone to something that is believed to increase an individual’s aesthetic quality. As a result, it is one of the most treasured techniques of the cosmetic world. However, there are also a number of occasions in which an individual may want to get rid of a tan and return to his or her natural skin color. While a tan will always fade with time, there are a few ways to expedite the transformation back to ones original light skin color. The decision to remove a tan could be because of the simple fact that the whole operation did not go as planned. You could have probably ended up over - tanning your skin or even getting sunburnt after the procedure. Either way, there are a number of easy to use natural options that would help rectify the problem to some extent.
Taking warm baths on a regular basis is known to be one of the best methods of reversing a tan. It is important that you apply a lot of soap to the affected areas of your body during these baths. It is important to use a good quality exfoliating pad to gently scrub the dead skin cells off the upper layers of your skin – thereby naturally giving your skin a lighter shade and natural glow. Lemon is widely known for its natural bleach properties and you can try slicing a single lemon into halves or quarters and rub it all over your skin while you are in the shower. Rub your skin thoroughly for a period of three to four minutes before washing your skin with the help of soap. The application of hydrogen peroxide is known to be very useful when it comes to removing a tan on your hands and feet. However, before using this chemical, it is essential that you apply a small amount of it on a portion of your skin to test whether you develop an allergic reaction to it. If you encounter no signs of irritation, you can proceed to apply the solution over the affected area. However, patience is required as there are no remedies that will almost immediately return your skin color to its original shade. Under normal circumstances, the whole transformation should take a couple of weeks at best. The best and healthiest option would be to allow the tan to fade on its own as this would allow the skin cells to naturally adapt to the change.