Tan Removal

Know your skin

Tan Removal

Sun tan on face, arms and neck

A tan is your skin protecting itself from the sun by making more melanin. It usually fades on its own in a few weeks as skin renews, and gentle exfoliation with traditional ubtan-style packs helps it along. The most important step is stopping new tan with sunscreen and covering up.

Our pick for you: Rupanjali Traditional Face Pack Powder, 250 g

Your Rupanjali routine

Why does skin tan?

When UV rays hit the skin, it makes extra melanin to protect itself. That darker colour is a tan. Face, neck, arms and feet tan first because they see the most sun.

The Rupanjali approach

Our Traditional Face Pack Powder with multani mitti, pancham haldi and sandalwood follows the ubtan rituals Indian homes have trusted for generations. The Chocolate Face and Body Scrub gently removes dead skin buildup on face and body, and the Instant Glow Face Pack brightens and refreshes dull, tanned skin.

A simple weekly routine

  1. Twice a week: Chocolate Face and Body Scrub on damp skin, massage gently and rinse.
  2. After scrubbing: Instant Glow Face Pack, or the Traditional Face Pack as directed on its label.
  3. Every day: sunscreen 15 minutes before stepping out.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a sun tan take to fade?
A light tan usually fades in 2 to 4 weeks as skin renews. Gentle exfoliation and face packs help it along, and sunscreen stops it getting deeper.
Do haldi and multani mitti face packs help with tan?
Traditional packs with multani mitti, haldi and sandalwood have been used in Indian homes for generations to cleanse and brighten tanned skin. Follow the directions on the pack, and always pair them with daily sunscreen.
Can I scrub every day to remove tan faster?
No. Daily scrubbing irritates skin and can cause more darkening. Twice a week is enough.
How do I prevent tanning?
Apply sunscreen 15 minutes before stepping out, reapply every 2 to 3 hours outdoors, and cover up with a hat, dupatta or sleeves in strong sun.
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