Your Absolute Guide To Detan

Ohh, summer and your tantrums, can you spare us with your burn this year?

Yes, welcome to the season of sun, which along with beach sessions, sunglasses, blowy clothes and ice-cream, brings with itself a lot of humidity and tan. While we stare at ourselves in the mirror and sulk about the sunburn, we hardly do anything about it and just wait for summer to be over.  Why not kick the tan out this season instead of putting filters on our instagram posts.

HOW DOES TAN OCCUR?

When the skin is exposed to UV radiation, it increases the production of melanin to deter the harmful effects of radiation. The increase in melanin is what causes the tan to occur, but it is not all good for our skin. Moreover, it only provides SPF of about 2 to 4, way less than the required 15.

DAMAGING EFFECTS OF TANNING

•  increases melanin production
• causes skin cell damage.
•  leads to premature skin ageing, that shows as wrinkles, fine lines, and leathery skin.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID TANNING

• USE SUNSCREEN

Sunscreen is the life-saver of summer season. You cannot miss your sunscreen even for one day or even if you are not going outside, in fact it is recommended to reapply it after every two to four hours. Look for the following specification in your sunscreen:

It should have SPF of at least 15, but use sunscreen of greater SPF if you are going out for longer hours.

It should provide broad spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Water-resistant sunscreen holds up longer hours and using a transparent sunscreen does not form a white film on your face.

• DRESS WELL

Pull out your wide-brimmed hats, umbrellas and sunglasses. Also wear long-sleeved clothes and pants to avoid skin exposure to sun.

REMEDIES FOR TANNING

• USE TAN REMOVAL PRODUCTS

A tan minimizing mask helps you to clear the layer of dark skin and detan to restore brighter skin cells. It contains anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants, which work to soothe and detoxify tanned skin that’s been exposed to the harsh sun.

• HOME REMEDIES

There are some easily available ingredients that work on tan to remove discoloration naturally. You can use some of these ingredients together by missing them and forming a paste to apply on the tanned region. Leave the paste for 10-20 minutes to dry and then rinse it off.

• Cucumber extract, lemon juice and rosewater.
• Tomato puree, aloe Vera gel and masoor dal
• Bengal gram flour and turmeric
• Honey and ripe papaya
• Oatmeal and buttermilk
• Yogurt and tomato extract
• Potato juice and lemon juice
• Milk cream and strawberries
• Pineapple and honey

BENEFITS OF DETANNING

• open pores and retain its nourishment.
•  helps to deal with acne
• removes the dark layer of skin to even out skin tone.
•  helps the skin get natural, fresh look.

So, this summer season ban the tan with a happy smile and keep your looks instagram ready!

 Author
Jigyasha Jain