How to Get Lighter Skin the Herbal Way
Applying over-the-counter and prescription lighteners to your skin can often result in drying and in some extreme cases, scarring. Whether you've got dark spots on your skin that you would like to reduce, or you want to lighten your skin, there are a number of herbal remedies you can apply to your skin that will naturally lighten the pigment. Many of the things you need for natural skin lightening can be found right in your kitchen. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Sunscreen
- Lemon juice
- Fresh aloe vera
- Cucumber juice
- Dried orange peels
- Raw milk
- Oatmeal
- Tomato juice
- Curd
Instructions
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Reduce your exposure to sunlight. Direct contact with the sun's rays can darken your skin, even in just a couple of outings. Prevention is one of the most natural ways to lighten your skin, so if you are active outdoors, cover your skin with high SPF sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat and cool, cotton clothing.
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Apply undiluted lemon juice directly to your skin. Lemon juice is a natural bleaching agent that over time can lighten your skin. Soak a cotton ball in lemon juice and rub it over your skin, allowing it to dry before washing it clean. Repeat this twice daily.
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Create a mixture of fresh aloe vera juice and cucumber juice. Mix it thoroughly and apply it to your face before bed. Allow it to dry and sleep with it to promote lightening while you sleep.
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Grind dried orange peels until you have about 1/2 cup. Mix ground orange peels with 1/2 cup of raw milk and stir until you have a paste. Adjust the mixture as necessary. Apply the paste to your skin and allow it to dry before washing the skin clean with warm water.
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Create a face mask by combining 1/2 cup oatmeal with 1/4 cup of curd and 1/4 cup of tomato juice. Apply to the skin and allow it to dry for up to twenty minutes before washing the skin clean with cool water.
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Tips & Warnings
Many citrus juices may dry out your skin, so moisturize regularly if using a citrus remedy to lighten your skin.
