Face whitening mixtures

face whitening

Many people seek to have light skin. Skin color changes as a result of many factors, including: excessive exposure to sunlight, stress, dry skin, unhealthy lifestyle, constant use of some cosmetics containing chemicals, environmental pollution, and some medical conditions. Therefore, some may resort to skin-lightening creams and lotions available in the market to solve this problem, but they contain chemicals that harm the skin, so there is another option, which is to use natural ingredients to prepare specific recipes that lighten the skin and gradually restore its natural color without causing any harm to the skin. And it's not expensive at all.

Tips before whitening the face with natural recipes

It is necessary to adhere to these tips before using natural recipes, and while using them to achieve effective results, which are:

• Protect the skin by using sunscreen daily, and wearing a face hat or long-sleeved clothing when exposed to sunlight for a long time. Constant exposure to ultraviolet rays causes many damages to the skin, such as: brown spots, freckles, sunburn, and ultimately skin cancer.
• Cleaning and moisturizing the skin daily, by cleaning, moisturizing and exfoliating the skin properly. Cleaning is done twice a day, and using the appropriate moisturizer after it, and exfoliation is necessary once or twice a week. To remove dead and dark skin cells, and allow new skin to appear.
• Follow a healthy diet and drink plenty of water, as this helps renew skin cells and get rid of pigmented layers, thus obtaining fresh, bright and light skin. This diet must include a lot of fruits and vegetables, which are full of vitamins A, B, and C. Avoid ready-made foods and take vitamin supplements such as omega-3.
• Stay away from smoking; It causes premature aging of the skin, which appears in the form of wrinkles and fine lines. It also prevents blood flow to the skin, making it pale in color.

Natural recipes for whitening the face

Yogurt, oats and tomatoes

Yoghurt moisturizes the skin, while oats and tomatoes both exfoliate the skin, which works to lighten it. Tomatoes in particular contain lightening properties, and they also remove acne marks. The recipe method is as follows:

• Ingredients:
  • A tablespoon of curd.
  • One tablespoon of tomato juice.
  • A tablespoon of oatmeal.
• How to prepare:
  • Wash all ingredients well to obtain a consistent mixture.
  • Wash the face and dry gently.
  • Apply the mixture to the face and neck using clean fingertips.
  • Leave the mixture for 15-20 minutes.
  • Wash the face with cold water.
  • Repeat the recipe 2-3 times every week to get the desired result.

orange

Oranges contain vitamin C and whitening properties that lighten the skin, by drinking orange juice on a regular basis, or by applying the following recipe:

• Ingredients:
  • Two tablespoons of orange juice.
  • A little turmeric powder.
• How to prepare:
  • The two ingredients are mixed together.
  • Apply the mixture on the face and neck.
  • Wash off after 20-30 minutes.
  • The method is repeated daily.

Lemon

The citric acid found in lemon is a natural skin whitening agent, and it is used in the following way:

• Mix the juice of half a lemon with an equal amount of water.
• Apply the mixture on the face using a cotton ball.
• Leave for 15-20 minutes.
• Wash the skin well.
• Moisturize with a suitable moisturizer.
• Repeat 2-3 times a week.

Note: You should avoid exposure to sunlight after using lemon juice, because it makes the skin very sensitive to sunlight.

Honey

Honey contains whitening properties for the skin, and it also helps moisturize it. We mentioned previously that dry skin is one of the factors that causes discolouration. It also contains antibacterial properties that work to get rid of age spots and the effects of acne. It can be used in the following way:

• Ingredients:
  • A teaspoon of honey.
  • A teaspoon of lemon juice.
  • One tablespoon of dry milk.
  • Half a teaspoon of almond oil.
• How to prepare:
  • Mix all ingredients well.
  • Apply gently on the face for 15-20 minutes.
  • Wash the face with cold water.
  • The recipe is repeated daily.

aloe vera

Aloe Vera (aloe vera gel) can reduce hyperpigmentation in the skin, thus restoring the original skin color. The cooling property of Aloe Vera also works to renew skin cells and rebuild damaged tissue. The method is:

• Cut the outer layers of aloe vera leaves and press them to extract the gel.
• Apply the gel to the face.
• Leave for 30 minutes, then wash with water.
• Repeat twice daily for two weeks.

Potato juice

Potato juice contains vitamin C, has antioxidant properties, skin lightening and whitening properties, and removes dead skin cells. His method is:

• Ingredients: Potato bean.
• How to prepare:
  • Cut the potato into slices.
  • Rub the slices in the areas you want to lighten, until the juice spreads over the skin.
  • Leave it for 15-20 minutes, then wash your face with water.
  • Moisturize the face with a suitable moisturizer.
  • Repeat 3 times every week.

Rice, curd, chickpea flour and turmeric

Rice is a beneficial ingredient for the skin, as it not only brightens it, but also enhances its health. Because of its rich content of vitamin C and the semi-amino benzoic acid, the method for this recipe is:

• Ingredients:
  • A tablespoon of ground rice.
  • Half a tablespoon of chickpea flour.
  • A tablespoon and a half of curd.
  • Half a teaspoon of turmeric.
• How to prepare:
  • Mix all ingredients to obtain a consistent mixture.
  • Wash the face with cleanser, and dry well.
  • Apply the mixture to the face with clean fingertips.
  • Leave for 10 minutes, then wash with cold water.
  • The recipe is repeated once or twice a week.