With a sky filled with dark clouds and the sun hardly visible in the monsoon season, you may just skip sunscreen from your daily beauty routine, right?
However, sun tanning happens during the monsoon even on overcast, rainy days.
Up to 80% of harmful UVA/UVB rays continue to reach your skin during rainy days through thick clouds and humidity, triggering melanin production and causing a stealthy monsoon tan, dullness, or uneven patches even when the sun is not visible.
Cucumber, Lemon and Rose Water
Combining cucumber, lemon, and rose water can create a potent concoction for treating sun tanning. Each ingredient brings its benefits to the table, working together to soothe, hydrate, and lighten the skin.
Take a teaspoon of cucumber pulp, lemon juice and rose water. Mix it well and apply it to the tanning area. Try to apply this concoction twice a day for better results. After scrubbing the area for a few minutes, rinse well.
Gram Flour and Turmeric
Gram flour and turmeric are two natural ingredients widely used in traditional skincare routines for their beneficial properties. When combined, they can create a potent mixture for addressing tanning and achieving brighter, more radiant skin.
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Oatmeal and Buttermilk
Oatmeal and buttermilk are two natural ingredients that offer numerous benefits for the skin, including soothing properties and gentle exfoliation.
Mix equal parts oatmeal and buttermilk in a bowl to create a thick paste. Apply the mixture to your body, focusing on areas with tanning or rough skin texture. Gently massage the scrub onto your skin using circular motions, paying extra attention to elbows, knees, and any other dry or rough areas. Continue massaging for a few minutes to allow the oatmeal to exfoliate the skin and the buttermilk to nourish it. Rinse off the scrub with warm water and pat your skin dry with a towel. Follow up with a moisturiser to replenish moisture and keep your skin soft and supple.
Lentils, Tomato and Aloe Vera
Lentils offer exfoliating properties, tomatoes contain antioxidants and natural acids that help lighten the skin, and aloe vera provides soothing and moisturising effects.
Soak a handful of lentils in water overnight. Once the lentils are soaked, drain the water and blend them into a smooth paste using a blender. In a bowl. Grate a tomato to extract its juice. Mix the lentil paste with the tomato juice to create a thick, smooth consistency. Apply the mixture evenly to your face and neck. Leave the mask on for about 20-30 minutes before rinsing off the mask with lukewarm water and patting your skin dry with a clean towel.
Prepare well for monsoon travelling to avoid dry skin, infection
Prepare well for monsoon travelling to avoid dry skin, infection
Prepare well for monsoon travelling to avoid dry skin, infection
