How to Use Homemade Products to Lighten Skin

Homemade skin lightening is easy.

Sun damage, age spots and other exposures to light and chemicals can leave skin darker than desired. You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars at the salon or dermatologist to lighten your skin. Lightening your skin at home is easy and natural. All it takes are a few common household ingredients, a little bit of time and patience while you wait for results. Use these homemade recipes for a lighter complexion.

Things You'll Need

• Yogurt
• Orange juice
• Honey
• Lemon juice
• Cucumber

Instructions

Yogurt and Orange Juice Face Pack

1. Mix equal parts yogurt and orange juice.

2. Apply to face.

3. Wait 15 minutes.

4. Rinse.

5. Repeat every day for one month.

Honey and Lemon Juice Face Pack

1. Mix equal parts honey and lemon juice.

2. Apply to face.

3. Wait 15 minutes.

4. Rinse.

5. Repeat every day for one month.

Cucumber and Lemon Juice Face Pack

1. Mix equal parts cucumber juice and lemon juice.

2. Apply to face.

3. Wait 15 minutes.

4. Rinse.

5. Repeat every day for one month.

Tips & Warnings

• After repeating every day for one month you can continue to use recipes once or twice a week.

• Lemon and orange juice can irritate sensitive skin. If you have sensitive skin, use sparingly, limiting the citrus to one or two drops. They can also cause the skin to be more sensitive to the sun. Make sure to stay out of the sun or apply sunscreen daily.

References

• Homemade Skin Whitening/Lightening

Resources

• Beauty and Makeup Tips