Bollywood in Support of Dusky Beauties
L'Oreal might feature Beyonce in milky white complexion, but this has created a great furore on both sides of the Atlantic.Bollywood, too, is not lagging behind as superstar ShahRukh Khan and the dusky beauty, Bipasha Basu claimed that brown is certainly beautiful. “It’s bizarre this obsession with fair skin. It reflects a lack of intelligence; something is wrong with their heads,” says Basu.
However, its ironic that most Bollywood stars promote skin-lightening creams including King Khan himself. Defending his stance, Khan said, “I don’t think like that and I am not perpetuating this. I like tanned complexion in men and women to be honest. I am not fair myself. The whole idea is to say to men in India that they need to look after their skin.”
Home Remedies for Suntan
Suntan is a recurring problem, especially in Asian countries. People spend lots of money to buy multiple cosmetic products but overlook some simple ingredients available at home. Check out some of the home remedies for suntan. 1. Mix sugar with lemon juice and glycerin and rub lightly in circular motion on the affected area. This will not only lighten your complexion but also lend smoothness to the skin.
2. Mix 1 teaspoon potato juice, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and apply it to the affected area.
3. Soak lentil in milk overnight and grind it the next day for a smooth paste. Also add turmeric to the paste. Use this pack at least twice a week for a brighter and blemish free complexion.
4. Sandalwood powder is known to be one of the best agents for tan removal. Make a paste of sandalwood powder and rose water. You can honey if your skin is dry. Wash off when dry and follow it up with a good nourishing lotion or moisturizer.
5. Apply fresh coconut water in case your face shows blemishes.
6. Rub cucumber slices with milk on face. Wash off when dry.