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Effective home remedies for de-tanning

Soak lentils (masoor dal) in raw milk overnight. Grind the soaked lentils with turmeric to make a paste. Apply over the skin and leave till it dries. Then wash it off gently…reports Asian Lite News

Everyone desires soft and glowing skin. But the busy outdoor lifestyle keeps our skin exposed to long sun exposure. As a result, we end up having shady and pigmented skin. But relax, it is never too late.
We can rejuvenate the desired skin tone from sun damage with the help of easy home remedies.
The following are some of the effective home remedies you may try to de-tan yourself. Say goodbye to dull and pigmented skin and live life carefree…!

Lemon juice and honey
Lemon juice is a natural bleaching agent that helps in removing sun tan. For this take fresh lime juice and add a table spoon of honey. You may also add some sugar and gently scrub your skin in order to slough off dead cells. Get it dry for 20-30 minutes and wash off.

Gram flour, turmeric and yogurt
Bengal gram flour (besan) helps in lightening skin tone while turmeric is a great skin brightening agent. Yogurt contains lactic acid that smoothens your skin.
Make a paste of gram flour, yogurt and turmeric and apply to the skin. Let it dry for 15 minutes and gently scrub while washing it off.

Papaya, tomato, watermelon, potato and cucumber
Papaya is rich in exfoliating properties and contains natural enzymes. It is also a very good natural bleaching agent. Potato juice is not just bleaching agent but also lightens dark circles around the eyes. Tomato is known for its antioxidant properties and also helps in skin brightening. Cucumber is a sensational cooling agent and helps in removing tan.

Take 4-5 cubes of ripe papaya, watermelon, potato, tomato, and cucumber and blend to make a jelly-like paste. Refrigerate the paste for 15 minutes. Now apply the paste on skin and keep it rubbing till it get absorbed in the skin.

Lentils, turmeric and milk
Soak lentils (masoor dal) in raw milk overnight. Grind the soaked lentils with turmeric to make a paste. Apply over the skin and leave till it dries. Then wash it off gently.

Coffee and coconut oil and sugar
With the goodness of caffeine, coffee has multiple skin benefits. Besides de-tanning properties, coffee helps in removing acne. It also helps in visibly reducing fine lines. Coconut oil on the other hand moisturizes the skin.
Make a thick paste of coffee powder, coconut oil and sugar and scrub for 10 minutes. Leave it for 10 minutes and wash. (ANI)

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Kareena believes in nature-inspired home remedies

I have always been extremely particular with the products I use for my hair and St. Botanica’s belief of perfecting the art of hair care with quality-driven formulations and Bio Actives is something I deeply resonate with…says Kareena.

Kareena Kapoor Khan leads the way for a hair care brand derived by nature and elevated by science. St Botanica is taking the next step in its journey with the keen objective to attract new generations of consumers. Based on extensive research-based the formulations contain natural and organic ingredients and steer away from preservatives, parabens, mineral oils, synthetic colours, perfumes and so on. Chat with the Bollywood actress to get more details:

Many people find with pregnancy their hair takes a tool, did you experience this at all and if so what did you do about it?

Pregnancy can definitely cause all kinds of hair problems, especially postpartum hair fall. Thankfully I ensured I provided my body and hair with enough nourishment. Diet is an extremely important part of the process so I made sure to include good fats in the form of seeds, nuts, eggs and fish. Moreover, I avoided any form of extreme hair styling as it puts a lot of stress on your scalp and you really don’t need that! St. Botanica’s Moroccan ArganOil massage is always my go-to for hair care and de-stressing.

Kareena Kapoor

Good hair really goes far to lift your mood. Do you agree?

Definitely! I think I speak for all women when I say a good hair day just makes your day so much easier and brighter.

What is your hair care routine, and do you believe home remedies go a long way in maintaining your locks?

My hair care routine includes a deep oil massage once in a while. I shampoo and condition my hair every 2-3 days. I also incorporate the St. Botanica Hair Mask in my routine. I’m a big believer in nature-inspired home remedies to nourish hair, which is why working with St. Botanica has been such a good fit, as they are inspired by nature and elevated by science.

When it comes to grooming and beauty products, people are turning to products that are chemical-free, free of animal testing and sustainable, do you find this is important?


I have always been very conscious about the products I use and make sure they are focused on natural ingredients rather than chemicals. Sustainable buying is the need of the hour so it is extremely important that my beauty products be ethical and sustainable. True beauty cannot be achieved at the cost of harming others, so yes, shifting towards animal and environmental cruelty-free products and adopting sustainable beauty methods is extremely important. This is also a reason why I swear by the brand, as all the products are derived from botanical actives and the range is 90 per cent vegan & free from parabens and sulphates.

Hair accessories, a blowdry or natural locks, your go-to style?

Natural, easy-to-do hair has always been my go-to. I love a good beachy-wave look!

The one lockdown habit you can’t seem to shake off?

One lockdown habit I really can’t seem to shake off is how I’m always sanitising everything at home. Although, I suppose this is not the worst habit to have…

Please tell us about your association with St Botanica?

I am thrilled to be the face of St. Botanica, a brand that uses the power of Science to extract the best from Nature and Natural Botanics. I have always been extremely particular with the products I use for my hair and St. Botanica’s belief in perfecting the art of hair care with quality-driven formulations and Bio Actives is something I deeply resonate with.

When the brand approached me for this association, they told me about their extensive research-based formulations containing natural and organic ingredients, and steering away from preservatives, parabens, mineral oils, synthetic colours, it did definitely spark my interest. It’s a serious brand that delivers serious results and as a consumer, I was delighted to see them delivering on their promise.

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