Although applying sunscreen to our face is common, most of us do not think of putting it on our back. As a result, we tenderize our back area by exposing it to a lot of sun at the beach or when wearing deep-cut clothes. The result is an uneven and "stubborn" tan that can be very difficult to remove. There is an easy way to safely and effectively remove tan from your back, you just need to use an effective method and to follow a regular schedule.
The back has more oil glands than the face and has thick skin. The back experiences more friction area because it constantly rubs against you clothes. This means that when you sweat and wear sunscreen, you lose that protection more quickly. This allows sun exposure (UV rays) to penetrate more deeply into the skin, resulting in a "patchy" tan. Therefore, it is important to take care of your back.
You will see the best results with ingredients that interrupt the production of melanin and speed up the turnover of skin cells. The following are some of the best ways to remove tan from your back:
The Ubtan Method (Most Effective for Gentle Brightening). This is an ancient Indian mixture of Besan (Gram Flour), Turmeric, Curd. Lactic acid found in curd will gently break down the tanned cells while turmeric is a natural skin brightening agent.
Learning how to detan your back is only half the battle. Prevention and maintenance are key: