Tan Removal & Brightening Routine
Morning Routine
1. Cleanser
- Use a gentle face cleanser with Vitamin C or turmeric base.
- For hands & neck: Use a loofah or soft exfoliating glove with mild body wash.
- Suggestions: Minimalist Vitamin C Cleanser, Biotique Bio Turmeric.
2. De-Tan Pack (3x a week)
- Mix: 1 tbsp gram flour (besan), pinch turmeric, 1 tbsp curd or milk, few drops lemon juice.
- Apply on hands, neck, under eyes (skip lemon for under eyes).
- Let sit 10-15 mins, rinse with cold water.
3. Moisturizer
- Use lightweight, brightening moisturizer with niacinamide or licorice extract.
- Suggestions: Dot & Key, Plum, The Ordinary Niacinamide.
4. Sunscreen (Must!)
- Use SPF 50, broad-spectrum. Reapply every 3-4 hrs if outdoors.
- Suggestions: Re'equil Ultra Matte, La Shield, Minimalist SPF 60.
Night Routine
1. Cleanser - Same as morning.
2. Exfoliate (2x a week only)
- Chemical exfoliant: lactic acid/glycolic acid (for hands & neck only).
- DIY scrub: Coffee + honey, gently scrub for 2-3 mins.
3. Under Eye Care
- Almond oil massage or caffeine eye cream (e.g. The Ordinary Caffeine Solution).
Tan Removal & Brightening Routine
4. Brightening Serum
- Niacinamide or alpha arbutin on hands & neck (not under eyes).
5. Night Cream
- Use Vitamin E or aloe-based cream to lock moisture.
Weekly Extras
1. Potato Juice Pack (2x a week)
- Grate potato, extract juice, apply on tanned areas & under eyes.
- Leave 15 mins, rinse. Helps lighten pigmentation.
2. Aloe Vera Gel (Daily or alternate nights)
- Apply thick layer of pure aloe vera gel before bed.
- Soothes, heals, and brightens skin.
Bonus Tips
- Hydrate: Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily.
- Diet: Add lemon, oranges, amla, greens, nuts.
- Avoid: Harsh soaps, direct sunlight, hot showers.