Most often we tend to take care of our face and necks but forget our feet. All the facial, massage, cleansing, exfoliation and sunscreen is done only on face, neck, and hands. While the most affected part is our feet which bear the brunt of extreme weather, heat, pollution and have to carry our weight too. It is displeasing and embarrassing if you plan to wear sandals, flip flops or other footwear which show the feet,
Summer is a time for outdoor, beaches, camping and more. And while all this we tend to forget taking care of our feet. The dark sun tan on feet is a result we face most of the time. And it’s a dark patch on the skin which is very difficult to remove. I have had the tan from my kid’s spring fest until the fall, and even later it took a lot of effort to clear out. Sharing some methods on how to remove tan from feet to help you keep your feet clean all the time.
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Home Based Methods to Remove Tan From Feet Instantly:
There are ample methods to remove tan from feet instantly, and some of these home remedies are vouched for nourishing the skin and preventing any further deformities too. These treatments at home for a sun tan, if proceeded regularly, can help in preventing the sun effect further. Some of these methods are:
1- Lemon Juice:
Lemon juice is by far the most effective treatment to remove tan from legs. Lemon juice is a natural anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, astringent with exfoliating properties. It has some amazing healing and therapeutic powers. Lemon Juice also has bleaching and skin lightening effects. You can apply lemon juice directly on tanned feet or also mix in the water tub and soak your feet for 20 minutes.
For more benefits take a fresh lemon and cut into two pieces. Rub the pieces onto the feet especially at the dark tanned skin areas. You may mix lemon juice with honey to get more soothing and exfoliating benefits. Wash the feet with lukewarm water and moisturize well.
2- Potato:
Potato contains catecholase enzyme which helps in skin whitening and removes dirt and grime from skin too. It also helps in skin toning and removing dark spots and skin blemishes. Potassium in potato hydrates our skin and keep its moisturized for long. Vitamin B6 in potato helps in cell regeneration and forming new cells quickly. Calcium in potato heals the dry upper skin surface. Zinc in potato heals and damages dead skin tissues. The bleaching properties in potato help in reducing melanin and sun tan from feet instantly. They also brighten the skin well
Just cut Potato into slices and rub them over the feet, or grate potato well and apply on feet or alternately you may make potato juice and apply over your feet. Keep it for 15-20 minutes and then wash your feet with warm water.
3- Honey and Tomato Pack:
Honey is a natural humectant which moisturizes the skin deeply. It also helps in skin cleansing and exfoliation too. Tomato, on the other hand, is a great astringent. It contains 20% of necessary daily vitamins and helps in cell repair too. Its rich vitamin C contents brighten and lighten the skin. It is rich in a natural antioxidant called lycopene which prevents harsh UV rays on the skin. It is a natural bleaching agent. Additionally, it protects skin from further sunburn too
Just make a paste of tomato and honey, apply on your feet and let it stay for 2 minutes. Then wash it away with lukewarm water.
4- Apple Cider Vinegar:
ACV or apple cider vinegar is a magic potion for all skin and health ailments. ACV is a naturally occurring acid with wonderful contents of acetic, malic and citric acids. It has rich antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and exfoliating properties in addition to its natural bleaching contents. It is a natural astringent which helps in soothing sun tan and has been used from Hippocrates times.
ACV not only removes sun tan from feet but also cools and pacifies irritation and itching. Just apply ACV mixed with warm water to the affected feet area and leave for 15 minutes. Wash away with lukewarm water and moisturize. Alternately you may also add ACV in your bath tub and soak the feet for 15 min.
5- Cucumber and turmeric powder:
Turmeric powder is a rich herb bestowed with therapeutic and healing properties. It acts as a great skin lightening and a clarifying agent. It contains over 300 anti-oxidants. Cucumber, on the other hand, is soothing and cooling on the skin. It also is a mild astringent which helps in getting rid of sun tan. The bleaching properties of cucumber helps in evening out the skin tone and removing tan from feet efficiently
Mixing cucumber and turmeric powder assist in getting the most beneficial and pacifying effects on the skin. Just make a smooth paste of the two and apply on your feet and leave for 15 minutes. Also, add lime juice for amazing bleaching effects. Be sure not to go out in the sun just after proceeding with this treatment involving turmeric powder.
6- Yogurt:
Yogurt is rich in lactic acid and is a natural probiotic. This lactic acid helps in dissolving dead skin cells and improves cell regeneration. Yogurt also improves skin radiance and helps in fighting sun tan. It is rich in zinc, Vitamin B and calcium too, which helps in removing skin blemishes and tan spots. Zinc especially is the key ingredient which is excellent for sun tan removal. It balances and evens out natural skin oils and soothes painful rashes and itches
Just apply yogurt on feet and let it stay for half an hour. You may also add turmeric powder or lemon juice or honey along with yogurt for more benefits for skin
7- Aloe Vera Gel:
Aloe vera gel is an amazing soothing agent. It has rich anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant properties. This helps in exfoliation of the skin and deep cleansing too. Aloe vera is great for treating sun tan on feet. Also, it prevents skin from further sun effects.
8- Rosewater:
Rose water is a great soothing and pacifying agent. It helps in maintaining skin pH levels and control excess oil secretion on a skin. It has rich anti-inflammatory properties which help in bringing supple and radiant skin. Its anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties help in strengthening skin cells and regenerating tissues.
Apply rose water every night and keep it overnight everyday. Or apply rose water mixed in milk cream as a pack for 20 minutes
9- Olive oil:
Olive oil is also helpful to remove tan from feet overnight. It has rich anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, antioxidant properties in addition to its rich skin hydrating properties. The three major antioxidants in olive oil are Vitamin E, polyphenols and phytosterols. Its rich exfoliating properties make it most beneficial for removing sun tan from feet. Just apply olive oil every night on feet and let it stay overnight. Alternately for immediate sun tan removal from feet mix sugar crystals in olive oil and apply all over the feet. Then scrub it for 20 minutes and wash it with lukewarm water. Moisturize later.
10- Beetroot:
Beetroot is great in natural bleaching properties. It is rich in Vitamin C, and it helps in reducing sun tan and pigmentation on the skin. Just apply beetroot slices on feet or beetroot grated and mixed with olive oil. Keep it for 15 minutes and wash with lukewarm water. This can even remove sun tan in one day by mixing beetroot juice and oatmeal and using it for exfoliating the tanned skin on feet
Tips to prevent sun tan lines on feet:
- Use covered footwear, never keep your feet open. Even though it’s summer, you must try and keep your feet wrapped under the footwear during the day. SO it helps you to wear feet showing footwear during evenings and nights
- Apply sunscreen lotions on your feet too, and never leave them when moisturizing, exfoliating and other skin care regime
- Get regular pedicure at home, use as natural ingredients as possible
- Wear socks all the time: Whenever going out in sun wear socks and use lotions whenever wearing socks to keep the feet hydrated
- When going in the beach or pool wear aqua socks to prevent tanning
Conclusion:
The above compilation on How to remove tan from feet is to help you keep your feet as shining and radiant as your face. Moisturize, cleanse and exfoliate your feet regularly. Share ahead and keep writing us, we love hearing from you!
Minu Manisha
