Oct 30, 2023, 05:38 PM IST
The natural acids in lemon help lighten the skin, while sugar helps in exfoliation. Mix lemon juice with sugar to create a scrub and gently rub the mixture on your feet, focussing on the tanned areas.
The lactic acid in milk helps lighten skin tone while gram flour helps to exfoliate and remove dead skin cells. You can soak your feet in a basin of milk for 20-30 minutes, and gently massage to remove tanning. Repeat two times a week for best results.
Turmeric has skin-brightening properties while yoghurt has a moisturising effect. Mix turmeric powder with yoghurt to form a paste and apply as a mask for 15-20 minutes then rinse off with cold water for best results.
Aloe vera soothes the skin, and lemon fights off free radicals and helps in de-tanning the skin. Apply fresh aloe vera gel to the tanned areas of your feet and leave it on for 20-30 minutes before rinsing.
Cucumber has a cooling effect and helps lighten the skin. Place cucumber slices on your tanned feet and leave them for 15-20 minutes, repeat twice a week for best results.
Soaking nails in a mixture of lemon juice and olive oil can help strengthen and whiten them. The vitamin C in lemon promotes nail health and contributes to stronger, healthier nails.