How to Make Skin Lightening Cream

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By Willow Sidhe
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Make Skin Lightening Cream

Skin lightening cream can be used to even out a skin tone, remove a tan, or simply to lighten the skin color. This recipe uses gram flour, which is made from ground chana dal (aka Bengal grams). It's used often in Indian cooking, and contains natural bleaching agents. This skin lightening treatment should be used daily for several days before noticeable results will be achieved. However, keep in mind that this homemade skin lightening cream is completely safe and natural, so you've got nothing to lose - except your tan.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Gram flour
Turmeric
Small mixing bowl
Whisk
Lemon or lime juice
Milk or sweet cream

Step 1

Combine two tablespoons gram flour and a pinch of tumeric in a small mixing bowl. Stir with a whisk until thoroughly mixed.
Step 2

Add two teaspoons raw milk or sweet cream, and two to three drops of lemon or lime juice. Stir to form a thick paste. Add more milk or cream, if necessary until the skin lightening cream reaches the desired consistency.
Step 3

Apply the cream directly to the face and throat, or anywhere else skin lightening is needed. Allow the mixture to remain on the skin for at least fifteen minutes.
Step 4

Rinse the skin lightening cream from the face thoroughly using warm, but not hot, water. This is an effective skin lightening treatment that can be performed on a daily basis, or as needed, until the desired skin tone is achieved.

Tips & Warnings

Make each batch of skin lightening cream fresh as needed. This recipe will not store and should never be allowed to sit out before using.
Follow the skin lightening treatment with a light moisturizer to prevent drying, and help expedite the lightening process.
Gram flour can be obtained from Indian food stores, some health food stores, and even some well stocked supermarkets. If unable to find it locally, it can be ordered online.
Be careful not to get the skin lightening cream on the sensitive areas of the face, such as the eyes and nostrils. This could cause burning due to the turmeric and lemon juice.