Kids going back to school means one thing, summer is almost over. Up until this point you may have had a beautiful tan but you suddenly find yourself missing your light and even complexion. Here is an easy and gentle way to get rid of your tan quickly with ingredients you might have in your kitchen. These can work on a fake tan as well.

The most common way to lighten skin is using lemon, if this sounds too harsh for you don’t worry we have more options. Mix the lemon or lime with some cucumber for a more soothing option. Leave this on for about 30 minutes and wash off.

Haven’t gone grocery shopping? Check your bathroom for Aloe Vera concentrated creams, chances are you bought it once for a sunburn. Apply a layer of this on your face and leave it on overnight. 

Remember when you are tanned you are basically just burned. Therefore your skin is very delicate at this time. If you wish to exfoliate, the most gentle way is to use oatmeal which will calm the skin as well.

If you prefer to go with a more luxurious option that's not already in your home, you can use Chanel’s GOMMAGE MICROPERLÉ ÉCLAT MAXIMUM RADIANCE EXFOLIATING GEL which has microbeads that are gentle enough to use during this time.

Even though we've been discussing how to get rid of a tan, it's still very important to use sunscreen. You'll get a lighter tan, but you'll also have protected skin.

 

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