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#*Rub this mixture all over the body with clean towel or washcloth dampened with warm water. Wash off in the shower. | #*Rub this mixture all over the body with clean towel or washcloth dampened with warm water. Wash off in the shower. | ||
# Use aloe vera. Aloe vera is said to help fade dark tans, in addition to relieving burns and helping to heal wounds. For best results, purchase an aloe vera plant from your local garden center and use the gel-like sap directly from a broken leaf. Aloe vera is completely safe to use, with no common side effects, so you may apply it as often and as liberally as possible. | # Use aloe vera. Aloe vera is said to help fade dark tans, in addition to relieving burns and helping to heal wounds. For best results, purchase an aloe vera plant from your local garden center and use the gel-like sap directly from a broken leaf. Aloe vera is completely safe to use, with no common side effects, so you may apply it as often and as liberally as possible. | ||
| − | #*However, aloe vera may make your skin extra sensitive to sunlight, so be sure to wear sunscreen outdoors when using this treatment. | + | #*However, aloe vera may make your skin extra sensitive to sunlight, so be sure to wear sunscreen outdoors when using this treatment. |
# Try coconut water. Coconut water applied topically to the face and hands is said to fade tan while also leaving skin soft and supple. For best results, it should be applied on a daily basis, no need to rinse off.<ref name="india">http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-03/beauty/31330949_1_juice-skin-aloe-vera</ref> | # Try coconut water. Coconut water applied topically to the face and hands is said to fade tan while also leaving skin soft and supple. For best results, it should be applied on a daily basis, no need to rinse off.<ref name="india">http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-03/beauty/31330949_1_juice-skin-aloe-vera</ref> | ||
#*Drinking coconut water is also a great way to hydrate your skin from the inside out -- it is low in calories and provides a tasty alternative to regular water. | #*Drinking coconut water is also a great way to hydrate your skin from the inside out -- it is low in calories and provides a tasty alternative to regular water. | ||
