Remedy
Skin shelfCurd-Gram Flour-Turmeric Pack for Tan Removal
After beach trips, summer outings, heavy sun exposure. Best done in evening after coming home from sun.
From the household notebook
“Dhoop mein kali ho gayi? Tension mat lo! Dahi-besan lagao — teen-char baar mein tan sab utar jayega. Humne koi sunscreen thodi lagayi thi — yeh tha humara sunscreen!”
Dadima’s tip: Tan fresh ho toh jaldi jaata hai. Jitni jaldi lagao utna jaldi hata. Purana tan hatne mein time lagta hai — patience rakhna.
You will need
Ingredients
dahi (curd)
2 tbsp freshSubstitute buttermilk
Availability Available abroad
besan (gram flour)
1 tbspSubstitute oat flour
Availability Available abroad
haldi (turmeric)
1/4 tspSubstitute kasturi haldi
Availability Available abroad
nimbu ras (lemon juice)
1/2 tspSubstitute orange juice
Availability Available abroad
How to make it
Preparation
- Mix besan and haldi in a bowl
- Add dahi and mix to smooth paste
- Add lemon juice, stir well
- Apply thick layer on tanned areas — face, arms, neck, feet
- Leave 20-25 minutes until it starts to dry
- Sprinkle water and scrub gently in circles
- Wash off with lukewarm water
- Apply aloe vera gel or moisturizer
Works best for
Dosage
3 times a week for 2-3 weeks. Results visible after 4-5 applications.
When not to use
Do not apply on sunburned or peeling skin — wait until sunburn heals completely first.