Although living in an urban areas has its perks, women who live there are often exposed to higher level of air pollution which makes their skin more prone to wrinkles and dark spots, which is not necessarily the case with women who live in rural areas, as explained on Alluring Soul.
Nowadays, besides excessive sun exposure, air pollution and environmental toxins can damage the skin additionally and darken and dull it further. These toxins will cause the pores to clog and result in acne and to make things worse; the acnes tend to leave behind dark spots on the skin. To be able to lighten specific darkened areas of your facial skin, you need to apply the right skin-lightening methods.
Skin lightening is highly recommendable for the removal of blemishes like dark spots, patches of sunburned skin, and birthmarks.
Homemade Skin Lightening Remedy
You will need:
2 tbsp of rice flour
A tbsp of tomato pulp
A tbsp of raw honey
Raw milk
Preparation: Mix the flour, pulp, and honey well and add as much milk as needed to make the texture paste-like.
Application: Apply the mask onto the affected areas gently and leave it for half an hour. Then, scrub it off. Repeat on the daily for optimal results.
Additional Ways to Lighten Your Skin Naturally
- With the help of lemon juice
- With the help of papaya pulp
- With turmeric powder
- By using aloe vera gel
- With yogurt
- By rubbing the areas gently with orange peels
- With potatoes
- With milk powder
- By using carrots
- With sandalwood
- With oatmeal
- With the help of mint
- With pineapples
- By using kiwis
Want to learn more about this beneficial skin lightening DIY remedy? Do not forget to check the video below:
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