How to Lighten Freckles

Are you looking for a way to reduce the number of pesky freckles that you have? Here is a homemade remedy that will help lighten your freckles, making them less noticeable. Buttermilk is a mild bleach that will help to reduce the visibility of your freckles naturally. It is safe and less messy than other freckle remedies. Go ahead and try it for yourself!

Things You'll Need

• 6 Tbsp. buttermilk
• 1/2 tsp. grated horseradish
• Water

Instructions

1. In a small mixing bowl combine six tablespoons of buttermilk and a half teaspoon of grated horseradish. Do not use buttermilk that is extremely cold. It should be cool to room temperature.

2. Lightly oil your face (or the area that has freckles) with the buttermilk mixture. Leave the mixture on for twenty five to thirty minutes.

3. Wash the buttermilk mixture off with warm water. Rinse the entire face.

4. If desired, oil face (or the area that has freckles) again lightly with the buttermilk mixture and repeat the process.

Tips & Warnings

• Buttermilk is a natural bleach that helps lighten unwanted skin discolorations.

• If skin begins to burn or itch rinse off immediately!