Homemade Skin Lightener

A flawless complexion and glowing skin is the dream of almost even women. And these days, even men have started taking extra care of their skin. Most of them tend to look towards the market, buying loads of creams and moisturizers to get that perfect look. However, what they tend to ignore are the home remedies, which can provide them with almost the same, if not better, results, that too at a fraction of cost and without any side effects. In case you are one of them, try to make use of the homemade skin lighteners given below and feel the difference.

 

 

Almond is one of the best natural products that one can use for skin lightening, while honey works as a skin softener, emollient and humectant. For the purpose of this recipe, put ½ tablespoon of almond powder and 1 teaspoon of honey in a small bowl and mix well. Add a tsp of lemon to the mixture and stir once again. Now, apply the paste on your face and leave on for 15 minutes. Finally, rinse it off with cold water.

 

You can also make use of almond, in conjunction with milk, to form an effective skin lightening recipe. Grind a few almonds in the mixer and add enough fresh milk to the powder, to form a thick paste. Now, apply the paste on your face and leave on for 15 minutes. Finally, rinse it off with cold water. Use this paste on your face on a regular basis and you will be blessed with a good complexion.

 

Lemon juice has been seen to prove very effective in lightening the skin and get a flawless complexion. As you combine it with rose water, the efficacy is enhanced to quite an extent. In order to use the two, all you have to do is mix them in equal amounts. Now, apply the liquid on your face, with the help of a cotton ball, and rinse it off with cold water, after 15 minutes.

 

You can use sandalwood powder, as a face lightning mask, in two ways. One of them would require you to mix it with tomato juice, lemon juice and cucumber juice. The other option is to add 3 tsp of rose water to 3 tsp of sandalwood powder and form a paste. Apply either of the pastes on your face and rinse off with cold water, after 20 minutes.

 

Though most people are unaware of the fact, oatmeal can also go a long way in lightening your skin, especially by acting as an exfoliating agent and sloughing off your dried skin. Mix oatmeal, tomato juice and curd well and then apply the paste on your face. Leave it on for 15 minutes and rinse it off with cold water. It will help you get rid of that horrible skin tan.

 

Apart from being extremely nutritious for your body, yogurt is also very good for your skin. Mix yogurt with the pulp of papaya or strawberries and add 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp olive oil and 2 tsp of oatmeal. Blend them well and make a paste. Now, apply the paste on your face and leave on for 20 minutes. Finally, rinse it off with cold water.

 

Take a small bowl and put two tablespoons of gram flour in it. Now, add a pinch of turmeric, along with two teaspoons of milk. Mix the ingredients well and form a paste. Now, apply the paste on your face and leave on for 15 minutes. Finally, rinse it off with cold water. This recipe will not only help you remove a tan, but also provide you with a shiny, glowing complexion.