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Sun tan,as is suggested by the phrase, is caused by excessive exposure to the harmful rays of the sun. One way to prevent this is to use a good sunscreen lotion or powder in accordance with the skin type.But if the skin has already tanned due to negligence then simple home remedies can be followed to get rid of them.They are much more cost effective and free of side effects than fashionable treatments like galvinisation and anti-tan facials. The easiest method would be to mix a teaspoon each of potato and lemon juice and apply it on to the effected area. Leave it on for 15minutes before washingit off with cold water.This is to be done daily untill the tan is removed. Another effective method is to prepare a mix of sugar,glycerine and a teaspoon of sugar and scrub the affected area in circular motion.This is recommended only for people with dry skin.People with oily skin can scrap the skin of cucumber and put it in a liquidiser.Add chilled milk to this and apply it on to the affected area. Rinse it off with cold water after 15 minutes. One can also apply a mixture of one teaspoon each of lemon juice,honey,milk powder and half teaspoon almond oil to the tanned area.Rinse it off with cold water after 15minutes.Rubbing tomato juice or curd on the exposed body parts once can lighten the tan.