Homemade Skin Whitener

Everyone loves to have a fair complexion. While some have the God gifted fair color, others struggle for it. There are many ways to achieve a fairer skin, and for that you may have tried many commercial products. Did you ever try any homemade skin whitener? No, then why not try them?
Homemade Skin Whitener
Fair skin is many a times considered an important asset for a person. Though, it's not true that fair complexion is the primary feature to be good looking, people get ready to do anything for having a whiter skin. Surprisingly, people with fair skin too put in their best efforts to make the skin more white. A lot of things can be done to have a skin tone lighter than the original one. Various skin whitening products like skin creams, lotions, etc. are available. Natural skin care is the best. Many people prefer using natural skin whiteners as these don't have any side effects and the results are long lasting. So, let us check out some of the homemade skin whiteners to have that beautiful skin.

Most Popular Skin Whiteners

Almonds
Take few almonds and grind them. Take fresh milk in a small bowl and add this almond powder to the milk. Apply on the face and leave it for 15 minutes. Now, wash the face with water. Repeat the use of this mask thrice a week.

Soak almonds in a bowl of water overnight. Peel them in the morning and make a paste with egg white and a few drops of lemon. Apply for 15 minutes on the skin and then wash off.

Soak almonds at night. Peel them in the morning and make a paste. Apply it over your skin after adding honey to it. Let it dry. Don't wait for it to dry completely. Scrub it and then wash it off. You can see the glow on your skin after using this pack.

Lemon
Lemon juice has a mild bleaching action. Just cut the lemon and rub it over your skin. You can also squeeze the lemons into a bottle and store the juice in the refrigerator. Use this juice on the skin whenever you are free. It shows very good results when used on dark elbows, under arms and knees.This is one of the easy to use homemade skin bleaches.

Take equal amount of lemon juice and cucumber juice. Mix them well and add a pinch of turmeric powder to this solution. Apply it over the skin. Leave it for about half an hour and then clean it with lukewarm water.

Sandalwood
Take sandalwood powder in a bowl. Make a paste by adding rose water. Apply a thick layer of this paste on your skin with a spatula. Wash the skin with water once the paste dries and have a brighter and lighter looking skin.

In a bowl, take sandalwood powder. Add equal amounts of lemon juice, tomato juice and cucumber juice to it. Mix all the ingredients properly and apply the paste. Let it dry properly and then clean your face and see the difference.

Curd
Take thick curd in a bowl. Apply it on your skin and leave it till it dries completely. Now wash off the curd with warm water. Its repeated use will result into a soft and fairer skin. This is one of the most popular homemade skin whiteners.

Orange
Orange pack is one of the best homemade skin whiteners. Collect orange peels in a plate and keep them in the Sun for drying. Once they are completely dry, grind them in a mixer grinder into a powder. Add fresh milk to it and make a paste. Apply it and rinse with lukewarm water after drying. Using this paste regularly will make your skin tone lighter.

Potato
The juice in potato has some bleaching agents in it. This juice works perfectly giving an even skin tone. Pigmentation and blemishes reduce by its regular use. You can apply it over your skin everyday to have a whiter skin tone.

The above mentioned homemade skin whiteners will not only make the complexion fairer but will also help to keep it clear and even. They will help reduce blemishes and dark spots. Also, they are useful to treat suntanned skin. The maximum damage to your skin is caused by the Sun, so protect it from the harsh sunrays. Don't forget to take precautions while you travel. Avoid skin exposure to Sun by using Sun protection umbrellas, jackets, hats, etc. You need to use the homemade skin whiteners regularly to see the best results and further maintain them. Even if you have a fair skin, you can use the above homemade skin whiteners once a fortnight to maintain the tone and have a glowing skin. Regular skin care is the mantra for a glowing and fair skin.

By Mamta Mule
Published: 8/6/2009
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