- Know that orange peels can help lighten the skin. First, collect orange peels and allow them to dry out in the sun for one day. Once they are dried out, grind the peels in the blender, until a power like substance is produced. Then add ¼ cup of raw milk, which is available at most natural food stores, to create a paste like texture. Apply this mixture to your skin, and allow it to set until completely dry. Repeat this process daily until you have achieved the desired effect.
- Purchase sandalwood powder, which is available at most natural food stores. Add 2 to 3 tbsp. of sandalwood powder, lemon juice, cucumber juice and pure tomato juice, and mix very well to create a paste like texture. Apply to your face once daily, until you have achieved the desired effect.
- Understand that gram flour contains agents that help whiten the skin. Add 2 tbsp. of gram flour, a couple drops of lemon juice and milk cream. Then, add 1 tsp. of turmeric, which is available in the spice section of your health food store, to the mixture. Once mixed, the ingredients should make a scrub like texture. Apply the lightening scrub daily, and rinse with warm water.
- Most pharmacies (see Resources) sell lightening cream over-the-counter, like Alpha Hydroxy, Dr. Varon's Skin Bleaching System and Esoterica Skin fading Cream. These products range in price, from $9.99 to $50. When purchasing these products at online pharmacies, you can read customer reviews to determine which product is the best choose.
- Keep in mind that Joel Schlessinger, M.D. who wrote an article for Cosmetic Surgery Times about Skin Lightening (see Resources), suggests that if skin lightening is needed on the entire face, laser treatment may be the best choice. Also, patients can try prescription medications, such as Retin-A and Hydroquinonoe creams. Patients may have success with treatment like microdermabrasion and chemical peels.
