Home remedy for tanned hands and tanned face - Kadalai maavu pack

Our face and hands are the parts of our body that is most affected by the tanning problem. Covering the face with dupatta or wearing hand gloves may help a bit to prevent tanning during the harsh summer days. However it is essential to care for our skin regularly to prevent permanent effects of tanning.

The preliminary protective measures could be

Using a good sunscreen that suits your skin whenever you go out in the sun.

Use a hand glove that reaches the upper arm

Wear helmet to protect the face

Avoid waxing your hands regularly,  then when u wax them for a special occasion, they'd look bright. 

Use a good scrub to wash your face and hands after your outing in the sun.

Home Remedies

There are several natural home remedies for tanned skin. I try to list those that has been effective for me

1. Kadalai maavu pack or Bengal gram pack: One can use the besan flour available in the market or grind green gram to a fine powder for this purpose. Mix the flour with rose water (pannir) and make a smooth paste. Apply this to the face and hands. Let it dry and then wash it off. This method greatly helps in removing tan also it gives a natural glow to the skin
2. Potato Mash Pack: Peel a potato and grind it in a mixer grinder. The puree may be runny. To make it to a paste add some multani mitti (Fuller's earth) to it. Apply the paste on face and hands and let it dry. Wash off with clean water. I have seen visible results with this method.
3.  Aloe Vera: (Kaththalai or sothu kaththalai in Tamil) Cut the Aloe vera stem and you can get the gel like substance from inside it. It can be applied directly on the face and the hands or you can add curd to it and apply to the face and hands. This not only helps in removing tan but is also a good moisturizer.

Do try these methods and let me know your feedback. Also please share other methods you use to reduce the effect of tanning.