To address the full body tan, especially for a teenage girl, consider working from the inside out by focusing on your dosha balance and dietary habits. According to Siddha-Ayurvedic principles, the root cause often lies in pitta imbalance. Try cooling your system with foods like cucumber, coconut water, and cooling herbs such as coriander. These adjustments can help balance pitta and reduce tan over time.
For an external remedy, you can prepare a paste using chickpea flour (besan), turmeric, and yogurt. Mix 2 tablespoons of chickpea flour with a pinch of turmeric and enough yogurt to make a paste. Apply it to the affected areas, let it dry, and then wash off with lukewarm water. This exfoliates the skin and gradually lightens tanned areas. Apply it 2-3 times a week.
Dark elbows, knees, and neck might also be due to excess kapha and could benefit from gentle exfoliation. Use a scrub made from rice flour, turmeric, and milk to gently massage these areas before bathing. Doing this regularly will help to lighten and soften those tough, dark patches.
In terms of protective measures, wearing protective clothing and using natural sunscreens made from sandalwood or aloe vera can prevent further tanning. Try to apply it before heading outdoors.
For body hair removal, traditional Ayurvedic practices recommend using a paste made from turmeric and gram flour to gradually lessen hair growth over time. Mix these with a little water or milk, apply it in the direction of hair growth, let it dry, and scrub off gently. Regular use can thin hair and reduce its growth.
Improvement may take time, and persistence is key. If results aren’t satisfactory, especially for the dark patches or if there’s any skin irritation or other issues, discuss with a healthcare provider familiar with traditional methods or a dermatologist.



