About Natural Skin Bleaching
Skin bleaching is a method of fading scars and other discolorations on the skin. Many people have freckles, age spots, port wine stains, scars and other type of skin blemishes that cause uneven skin tones. Natural methods are easy to use, safe and inexpensive ways to get a more even skin complexion. Many products for skin bleaching or skin lightening are available in drugstores or supermarkets. Does this Spark an idea?
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Lemon Juice
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For decades lemon juice has been advocated as a solution to freckles and age spots. Many alternative healers recognize that lemons are a natural bleaching agent. The citric acid in lemons helps to fade dark spots by exfoliating the top layer of the skin. The skin renews itself more effectively when dead skin cells and debris are removed from the surface. You can use freshly squeezed lemon juice or buy bottled lemon juice. Apply to skin each day with a cotton ball.
Hydrogen Peroxide
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Peroxide is a popular bleaching agent used for both personal and industrial bleaching. Peroxide is used in hair dyes and teeth-whitening products and is very effective in bleaching substances. Apply hydrogen period with a cotton ball to darkened areas of the skin. Use hydrogen peroxide once or twice a day for several weeks or until you see the desired effect.
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Lactic Acid
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Lactic acid is a mild acid that is found in yogurt, milk and other dairy products. The lactic acid exfoliates the top layer of the skin. As with lemon juice, once the dead skin cells are removed, the skin is able to renew itself faster. When the new skin makes its way to the surface of the skin, the discolored areas are lighter. Lactic acid can be purchases at beauty supply stores. It is applied to the skin for a few minutes and then washed off.
Glycolic Acid
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Glycolic acid is made from fruit acids. This acid is very popular in skin-care lotions and creams. Glycolic acid helps to fade the dark areas of the skin. Like lactic acid, glycolic acid gently exfoliates the skin. But glycolic acid is a little stronger. It comes in a variety of strengths, from 10 percent to 60 percent. Glycolic acid, like lactic acid, is sold at beauty supply shops and online. After applying to the skin, leave on for one to two minutes, then rinse off.
Kojic Acid
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Kojic acid is another home remedy. In an article on age spots, the Mayo Clinic suggests using products that contain kojic acid to lighten the skin. Kojic acid is a natural product that is derived from several species of fungi. But like glycolic acid, kojic acid is sold separately for personal use. The product is available at beauty supply shops. Apply with a cotton ball. Leave on for a few minutes, then wash off.
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