Prevention India's Beauty Scans (May '09)

Left Page: News and Trends

On the Shelves

Clockwise from left to right: Elizabeth Arden Red Door Shimmer, The Body Shop Wild Cherry Shower Gel, L'oreal Professionnel LUMI-Oil 1 Serum, Avon ClearSkin Collection.

Shahnaz Hussain's Home Cures For Removing A Tan

Tanning results from sun exposure. Here are some home remedies to clear up your skin tone.

1. Tan-removal mask: Mix cucumber and ripe papaya pulp with 1 teaspoon of curd, 1 teaspoon of honey, 4 teaspoons of oatmeal and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Apply on the face and neck, twice a week, and wash off after half an hour.
2. Arms and legs: Mix gram flour (besan) with curd, lemon juice and a little turmeric into a paste. Wash off after 30 minutes. Apply thrice times a week.
3. Hands: Take 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil and 3 tablespoons of coarse sugar. Mix into a paste. Rub it on hands. Rinse after 15 minutes.
4. Feet: Squeeze one lemon into a shallow tub of water and soak feet in it. This will cool, clean and remove tan and odor. Rubbing a sliced lemon on the feet helps as well.

Right page: Editor's Picks
Sun Protection Plus

1. Shahnaz Forever Herbal Sun Protection Cream SPF 40
   It contains moisturizing agents and antioxidants that fight free radical damage to the skin.
   
   
2. Lotus Herbals Sunscreen and Anti-Tan Gel
   It prevents tanning; calendula inhibits sun-inducing wrinkling.
   
   
3. Vichy Capital Sleil Anti-Reaction Sunscreen SPF 50
   It reduces age-related pigmentation and formation of wrinkles.
   
   
4. L’Oreal Paris Solar Expertise SPF 50
   It reduces age-related pigmentation and formation of wrinkles.
   
   
5. Clinique Sun Care UV Response SPF 50 Sunscreen
   An oil-free formula it also prevents aging by boosting the skins repair work.
   
   
6. Estee Lauder Cyberwhite UV Protector
   Prevents age-related hyper pigmentation and also helps dissolve brown spots.
   
   
7. Pond's Age Miracle Tinted Moisturizer
   A moisturizer, sunscreen and lightweight foundation all rolled into one.