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Skin Lightening Tips - How to Lighten Skin Color Naturally

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Tips for Lightening Skin

There are several home remedies to lighten skin colour, but do remember that if your complexion is naturally dark, you will not be able to achieve completely fair skin. Dark skin tones are usually the result of excess melanin in the skin. The skin tends to produce more melanin when you are out in the sun in a bid to protect itself from the harmful UV rays of the sun. Other causes for dark skin include heredity, skin disorders such as lichen simplex chronicus that causes the skin to become dark and patchy and it could occasionally be the symptom of some underlying disease. Use a sunscreen with an SPF above 30 on all exposed parts of your body whenever you step out. It would be advisable to wear long sleeves when you do go out, but this might be difficult in the summer months. Use an umbrella to shield yourself. You can also use goggles, and a head scarf to protect your eyes and face from the heat and dust.

Home Remedies to Lighten Skin Colour

  • At home, you can mix a teaspoon of milk powder, a teaspoon of honey, the juice of half a lemon and 5-6 drops of almond oil. Apply the mixture on your face and neck and wash off in twenty minutes or so. If repeated every day, your skin is likely to glow and it will aid in lightening the tan.
  • Lime juice works as an excellent bleach and it can be combined with a little turmeric and applied onto the face, neck and hands. Wash off in about fifteen minutes with cool water.
  • Grind dried orange peels and mix it with yogurt to form a thick smooth paste. Rub it gently into the face and let it stay on for half an hour before you wash it off with cold water.
  • Grate a tomato and mix the pulp with a few drops of lime juice. Use the mixture on your face and neck consistently for about twenty days for a lightened skin tone.
  • Slice a raw potato and place all over the face. Leave it on for about 10 minutes and then wash your face.
  • Your intake of food also has a role to play in maintaining healthy food.Avoid oily, greasy food as well smoking and alcohol consumption.Drink 5-6 litres of water every day so that harmful toxins are flushed out of your body. The water will also allow your body and skin to remain hydrated at all times.

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Lighten Skin Color - How to become Fair Naturally

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

What Causes Darkening of the Skin

Skin darkening is a very common problem faced by millions of people around the world. The main cause for darkening of the skin is an exposure of the skin to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. The production of melanin - the natural pigment that protects the skin from damage by the ultraviolet rays of the sun, increases, thereby giving the skin a deeper tint. Other factors that attribute to the further darkening of skin include exposure to pollutants, hormonal imbalances, stress, anxiety and unhealthy eating habits. Similarly, the consumption of alcohol and tobacco based products give the skin a dark, lifeless look. There are many natural remedies that assist in the lightening of skin tone. However, it is essential to bear in mind that these remedies prove helpful only when used on a regular basis and their skin lightening abilities are limited to the extent of the natural color of the skin.

How to Lighten Skin Color

The first step to lighten skin color is to prevent exposure to the harmful UVA and UVB rays of the sun. The use of a sunscreen whenever outdoors is recommended to prevent sun damage. The effect of most sunscreens tends to wear of in 2 to 4 hours. Hence, reapplying a liberal layer of sunscreen, whenever possible, is advisable. The use of cosmetics with a sun protection factor will also prove beneficial. In addition, keeping the skin covered through the use of a scarf, and long-sleeved and ankle-length clothes will further prevent darkening of skin related to sunlight and pollutants. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day will prevent dehydration that’s makes skin look darker. A healthy diet rich in vegetables and fruits, and low in junk food will further enhance the quality of your skin.

Home Remedies to become Fair

Lemon juice is a well known natural bleaching agent that helps in getting rid of a tan.Applying a mixture of lemon juice and honey to the skin will not only help in lightening skin tone, but will also help in keeping skin cleansed and nourished. This treatment can be followed before every bath for best results.

A face mask made by using a tablespoon of milk cream, a pinch of turmeric powder and half a teaspoon of oatmeal will also help in lightening the skin naturally.Allow the paste to dry on your face, and then gently rub it off with circular movements of your fingertips. This acts as a natural scrub that exfoliates the skin. The oatmeal will absorb any excess oil, milk cream nourishes the skin and turmeric is known for its anti-microbial and skin-lightening properties. This mask can also be used on other parts of the body to remove a tan and dead cell buildup.

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