get rid of tan around your chin

Dark skin discoloration around mouth or lips is a result of increased pigmentation of the skin (hyperpigmentation), which may take place for a number of reasons. Hormonal changes and lifestyle also make the skin around mouth dark. A build-up of dead skin cells around the mouth also causes the dry skin around mouth and skin discoloration around mouth . Having dark circles around mouth can be unattractive. 

If the skin around the mouth is somewhat darker than the rest of the face, there are home remedies that you can try to get rid of dark skin around mouth naturally. Following are some of the best home remedies for removing discoloration of skin around mouth.

Face Pack with Salt

Mix salt and essential oil in a small bowl (limit the quantity of oil if you have an oily skin). Now, add a teaspoon of honey and blend till you get a smooth texture. Finally, add lemon juice and blend with spoon. Use this scrub with special concentration on the darkest areas of the face. Gently scrub in circular motion to exfoliate the top layer of the skin. Do this twice a week to remove tan from the face.

Gram Flour Face Pack

Mix gram flour or besan (senaga pindi in telugu) with water and rub it all over your skin. When you wash it off, your skin will look fairer. This is a great home remedy for sun tan, especially for those who have oily skin. 

Lemon and Honey pack

Tan's Worst Enemies- Lime juice and honey are very effective for removing sun tan from face. Mix equal quantities of honey and lemon juice and apply directly on the tanned skin. Leave for 20 minutes (do not allow honey to remain on your skin for too long, if you have an oily face) and wash using a mild soap. Use this as your daily remedy to fight sun tan and particularly on the days when you are exposed to sun rays for long hours. 

Lemon Glycerine Pack 

Mix glycerine and lemon in equal ratio. Apply the mixture on the affected area and wash when it dries. This mixture can also be used as night cream to remove tan and get supple skin. 

Aloe vera

To remove sun tan, directly apply aloe vera gel on the affected area and leave it for 15 minutes. Wash it with with lukewarm water to get fairer and smoother skin.

Milk lemon pack

Mix three tablespoons of milk and one tablespoon of lemon in a bowl and stir them together until the liquid dissolves and forms into a thick, creamy paste. Apply it on tanned part and leave the mask for about 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse off with plain water, when it dries and feel the difference.

Sandal Wood Turmeric Pack 

Sandalwood and turmeric are essential ingredients for treating sun tan. Mix sandal wood and pure turmeric powder in a ratio of 1:1 and add rose water to make a paste. Apply this paste on tanned area and leave for half an hour or untill it is dry and then wash with cold water.

Egg Facial

Mix two egg whites with equal amounts of honey and lemon juice to form a thin paste. Then, cleanse the face with a mild face wash or cleansing milk. Pat dry and spread the paste evenly over on the affected area. Let it stay for a while and remove.

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