25 Skin Lightening Recipes You Can Do at Home
Have you tried all kinds of skin whitening creams and still don’t
see any results? Are you tired of spending loads of money on
ineffective skin lightening treatments at beauty salons? Then stop
and try a more effective, affordable and long-lasting solution to
fair skin. Following are some simple home-made recipes from everyday
ingredients to get a fairer and healthier skin naturally.
1.
Oranges naturally contain high quantities of Vitamin C and are very
effective as a skin lightening agent. Take a teaspoon of orange juice
and a pinch of turmeric. Mix them thoroughly to have a paste-like
consistency and apply on your skin. You should leave this overnight
and wash it off with water the next morning.
2. Mix yoghurt
with dried and powdered orange peel to make a paste and then apply it
to your face and neck. Wash off this pack after it has dried. Yoghurt
tends to leave a distinct odor and it is advisable to rinse properly
and take a shower after.
3. Take a tablespoon of milk and
lemon juice, and add to it a teaspoon of honey. Apply this mixture
for 15 to 20 minutes and rinse it off. Lemon is very effective in
getting rid of pigmentation and age spots, while honey moisturizes
the skin.
4. Take a tablespoon of oatmeal and equal quantity
of milk to make a paste and apply on your face. Leave it for 15
minutes and then wash it off. This pack will remove dead cells and
help in brightening your skin.
5. Take one third of a banana
and mix about one tablespoon of milk to it. Wait for 15 minutes after
applying the pack, and then wash it off to have a fairer and hydrated
skin.
6. Add two tablespoons of milk to equal quantity of
papaya pulp to make a paste. This should be washed off, once the pack
dries. This mask will rejuvenate your skin, brighten it and make it
lighter in color.
7. Mix a tablespoon of gram flour with rose
water in order to make a thick paste. This paste can also be made
with water. In addition to its whitening properties, gram flour also
leads to reduction of excess oil in the skin.
8. Aloe Vera is
known to tackle pigmentation and help with age spots while making the
skin lighter in color. Once you cut through the outer layer of the
leaf, a gel-like substance can be extracted. It can be directly
applied and kept on for 30 minutes before washing it off with water.
9. A concoction of lemon juice, rose water and glycerin can
be stored and applied every night before sleeping. It helps in
lightening the skin, reducing pigmentation and also makes your skin
supple.
10. Equal parts of lemon juice, cucumber juice and
rose water should be applied for about 20 minutes before rinsing it
with cold water. It is known to aid whitening as well as brightening
of the skin and is a good remedy to protect the skin from summer
heat.
11. A pack made of egg yolk, curd, rose water and barley
flour is a sure-shot skin whitening formula. It should be applied for
20 minutes and only cold water should be used to rinse it off.
12.
Applying tomato juice or pulp is also a popular whitening formula. It
especially works very well for oily skin.
13. Honey and again
tomato juice make for an amazing combination for both brightening and
whitening the skin too.
14. Add three to four strands of
saffron to about 5 tablespoons of milk. This is an age-old fairness
formula that is simple and hassle free. Make sure you add saffron to
warm milk for it to release its color.
15. Almond oil and
olive oil mixed with a few strands of saffron yield a soft and fair
skin, when used regularly.
16. Boil some mint leaves, lavender
and chamomile in two cups of water. The steam coming out of this
preparation will help open up pores, lighten the skin color and
reduce age spots.
17. A tablespoon of juice of potato and a
tablespoon of lemon juice, when applied to the face, will help in
brightening up your face with clear and fair skin.
18. Take a
tablespoon of sandalwood powder and enough milk to make a face-pack
like consistency. This mixture, when applied to the skin, leads to a
reduction in pigmentation and also a lighter complexion.
19.
Mix together one tablespoon each of carrot and orange juice. Then add
to it a tablespoon of almond powder or two almonds to make a pack.
This is a potent recipe for skin whitening and reducing
pigmentation.
20. Make a solution of equal parts of orange
juice, lemon juice and apple cider vinegar. Apply this blend
regularly to get a fairer skin with lesser age spots. You should be
able to see visible results within weeks.
21. Apply a mixture
of horseradish pulp or juice with milk for 20-30 minutes. The
antioxidants in the recipe will help reduce pigmentation and make the
skin fairer within a matter of days.
22. Take a tablespoon of
vinegar and add it to an equal quantity of olive oil. This
preparation should be applied to your skin for half an hour and
rinsed off with water. This is a very effective remedy for rescuing
your skin from age spots and pigmentation.
23. Prepare a blend
of equal parts of tomato juice and buttermilk and apply it to the
pigmented area. If applied regularly, this treatment is effective in
whitening the skin and reducing blemishes.
24. Take a
tablespoon of walnut powder and add to it same quantity of lemon and
honey. This pack not only helps in exfoliation but also hydrates and
whitens the skin.
25. Make a mixture of a tablespoon of
cucumber pulp and curd. Apply and leave it on your face and neck for
20-25 minutes. Not only does it have a cooling effect, the recipe
also helps in brightening the skin and lending it a youthful
glow.
These home remedies are just sitting in your kitchen
cabinet waiting to be discovered. These will help in skin whitening
while making the skin soft and supple. Most importantly, unlike their
synthetic counterparts, they do not come with any side-effects and
also help in achieving long lasting results.