Homemade face packs for summer tan

All around Europe and western countries summer is the season ofoutdoor fun and frolic with pretty summer dresses. This is the time when the family and friends get together and run to beaches and parks. But all this calls for harmful effect of the glazing sun on the skin which tans the skin. Most people run to parlors to remove tanned skin but all these chemical processes have side effects which damage the skin on the long run. There are certain home remedies which are made with natural ingredients that help in nourishing the skin and in removing the tan in a gentle manner.
Face Packs to Remove Summer Tan
All these below mentioned packs are natural and will gradually remove the tan. They are helpful for summer as well as in other seasons. These packs need to be applied after cleaning the face with mild soap.

• Lemon and Aloe Vera Face Pack—Lemon is one of the best natural bleach for a tanned skin. It has rich medicinal properties to fight with free radicals that collect under the skin surface. The vitamin C in lemon helps is getting glow to the dull skin. Aloe Vera is a plant that produces antiseptics that can kill all bacteria, fungi, virus which collect on the skin by pollution, dirt and dust. This face pack can be used as a bleaching agent and from preventing the skin from getting tanned.
• Curd and Gram Flour Face Pack—Curd helps in removing the dead skin cells and in keeping the skin cool. Gram flour whitens the skin and brings instant glow on the face.
• Turmeric Powder, Yogurt and Honey Face Pack-Turmeric powder is best known as an antiseptic agent. It helps in relieving the pain andserves as a disinfectant in cuts and burns. Yogurt and honey, is one of the most moisturizing agent that helps the skinto retain its elasticity and suppleness. This pack helps in retaining the moisture of the skin in the summer season when the dry skin is subjected to dehydration
• Sandal wood and rosewater face pack- is beneficial in cleansing toning and cooling the skin during summer. The paste helps in preventing sun burns and in clearing tanned skin.

Tips on protecting the skin from summer tan.

• It is advisable to stay indoors during the scorching afternoons when the sun is very hot.
• Sunscreen lotion should be applied half an hour before going outdoors.
• Sun glasses, hats and other accessories must be used to prevent the harshness of the ultra violet rays on the body.
• Rigorous physicalactivities must be avoided during the day.
• Apply a mixture of cold milk and ice on the face. Keep it for 15-20 minutes and wash it off before going out.
• One must wear light clothes in summer and keep the entire body covered especially legs and arms.
• Water and other juices must be consumed in plenty to avoid dehydration.

There is nothing to be scared of in summer. One simply needs to take small precautions and continue to enjoy the summer season.