All girls dream of flawless skin and a perfect skin tone. But our current lifestyles and exposure to environmental factors make it a dream that seems too far-fetched.
Fret not! We have put together home remedies that can help you achieve the perfect skin tone and leave your skin looking healthy and nourished. Read on to know how to use these different remedies.
9 Natural Methods For Skin Lightening
1. Lemon
Vitamin C is one of the major components of lemon and is known to exhibit anti-pigmentary effects (1). This may help eliminate any spots or blemishes on your face and neck.
- Ripe lemons
- Cotton pad
What You Have To Do
- Squeeze the juice of ripe lemons into a bowl.
- Using a cotton pad, apply the lemon juice onto your face and neck.
- Leave it on your face for at least 15 minutes before washing it off.
How Often Should You Do This
Do this two times a week.
Caution: Do a patch test before you try this remedy as lemon juice can cause irritation. Also, apply sunscreen before you step out as lemon juice can make your skin photosensitive.
2. Honey
Honey contains alpha-hydroxy acids and other bioactive compounds that help decrease the effects of excessive pigmentation on your skin, thereby reducing the appearance of dark spots (2), (3).
You Will Need
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- 1 ripe lemon
What You Have To Do
- Squeeze the juice of a ripe lemon into a bowl.
- To this, add honey and mix well.
- Using a brush, apply it to your face and neck.
- Wash off with plain water.
How Often Should You Do This
Repeat this two times a week for best results.
Caution: Lemon juice can cause a stinging or a burning sensation on your skin. Please do a patch test before trying this remedy.
Also Read: Cause of Whiteheads and Home Remedies for Whiteheads
