How To Remove Tan: My Daughter’s skin getting darker and darker due to  swimming. Is there any home remedies to remove ran?

How To Remove Tan

Skin tan results due to an increased exposure to the sun. The presence of chlorine in the pool water also increases the risk of developing a tan. A tan occurs due to the increased production of melanin by the body cells known as melanocytes. This is actually a defense mechanism of the body in response to exposure to ultra violet radiation that is present in the sun’s rays. Melanin is a brown colored pigment from which the skin gets its color. The increase in melanin content causes the skin to darken. The other contributing factor in the skin darkening is the high content of chlorine in the swimming pool water. Chlorine is known to dry out the skin and also leads to oxidization which in turn causes the skin to become darker. This often results in areas of dark patches on the skin, especially on the arms and legs and other areas that are not covered by the swim wear.

In order to prevent further tanning it is important to ensure that the child’s skin is protected. A water proof sunscreen with an SPF of 30 and above can be applied before entering the water. The sun screen must be applied thirty minutes before stepping out into the sun in order to allow it to take effect. This will ensure protection from the sun as well as minimize the effects of chlorine. If it is an open air pool, then wearing a wet suit will also be beneficial, as this will cover the body completely. After coming out of the pool, the skin must be cleansed properly using soap and water. Also, apply moisturizer to prevent drying of the skin due to chlorine.

Home Remedies To Remove Tan And Lighten Your Skin

There are some home remedies that you can try out for removing the tan from your daughter’s skin. But be sure to do a patch test first in case her skin is allergic to any of the ingredients used in these remedies. Exfoliating the skin will help to eliminate the old skin cells, thereby allowing for the new fresh skin to become revealed. Soak some oatmeal in cold milk and allow it to stay for thirty minutes. Add a couple of teaspoons of turmeric powder to it, mix into a paste and apply this to the tanned areas. Turmeric powder is anti-bacterial and antiseptic in nature and works as a natural bleach. It will serve to lighten the skin and the oatmeal will exfoliate the dead skin cells. Applying grated potato on the darkened skin will also help to reduce the darkening. A paste of dried orange peel and yogurt will also work well to remove the tan.