Natural Ways of Whitening Skin

Many people use skin whitening techniques to remove acne scaring or sun spots. Many of the chemicals on the market for skin whitening are dangerous, so here's a list of natural herbs and home remedies that lighten the skin without harsh chemicals.

Sun Screen

Commit to wearing sun screen every day. If you are not willing to protect you skin from the sun, all the time you spend trying to whiten your skin will be wasted.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a natural skin lightener. Many health food stores sell vitamin C serums and moisturizes that will help lighten the skin. Vitamin C can irritate the skin, so it is not recommended to apply vitamin C directly to the skin; it should be an ingredient in a skin moisturizer.

licorice Extract

licorice extract has been used as natural lighting agent in Asia for years. Licorice is probably not only the safest, but the most effective agent for lightening the skin. Licorice extract can be found at any health food store and is safe to apply directly to the skin. Many cosmetic companies also use licorice extract in their lightening products as an alternative to harsher chemicals like hydroquinone.

Kojic Acid

An extract from the kojic berry, this is a powerfully antioxidant (much like vitamin C) that not only will help lighten the skin but also protect the skin from free radicals. Kojic acid is recommended to be mixed with a serum or moisturizer because direct contact to the skin can cause irritation.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is safe to apply directly to the skin. It helps heal scar tissues and lighten the skin after only a few days of use. Unlike licorice, kojic acid or vitamin C, vitamin E will not fade pigmented sun spots.