Make a whitening face mask

face whitening

The color of facial skin varies from one person to another, due to the presence of melanin pigment in the epidermis layer, which is the upper layer of the skin. Skin color, including: excessive exposure to sunlight, fast lifestyle, and many others. The market is full of commercial products that treat this problem and take care of the skin, reduce the secretion of melanin pigment, make the skin free of defects, and work to whiten it, but the long-term use of these products can cause serious problems such as cancer and others. Because it contains harmful chemicals. Fortunately, there are many safe, natural home recipes that help whiten facial skin.

Natural recipes for whitening the face

Powdered milk recipe

Powdered milk is a good face whitening recipe because it has natural lightening properties. It removes dark dead skin cells from the skin, revealing lighter skin underneath. The method is:

• Components and tools:
  • A teaspoon of powdered milk.
  • One to two teaspoons of fresh orange juice.
  • A teaspoon of oatmeal.
  • mixing bowl.
  • A special cleanser for the skin.
• How to prepare:
  • Prepare the bowl, and put the ingredients inside.
  • Mix the ingredients well, to obtain a consistent mixture.
  • Wash the face with a special cleanser for the skin, and leave it to dry.
  • The mixture is placed on the face and neck, using clean fingers.
  • Leave the mixture on the skin for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Wash the skin with cold water.
  • The recipe is repeated once to twice a week.

Licorice recipe

Licorice contains a compound called Glabridin, as this compound helps to stimulate the body to reduce the secretion of melanin, which gives the skin a dark color, and therefore licorice is an effective recipe for whitening the face. The method is:

• Components and tools:
  • Two to five drops of licorice extract.
  • A tablespoon of lemon juice.
  • A tablespoon of sandalwood paste.
  • One tablespoon of tomato juice.
  • A grain of fresh cucumber.
  • mixing bowl.
• How to prepare:
  • Prepare the bowl, and put the ingredients inside.
  • Mix the ingredients well, to obtain a cohesive paste.
  • The paste is placed on the face, and left for about half an hour.
  • Wash the skin with water.
  • Repeat the recipe twice a week, to get the best results.

Mint leaves recipe

Mint has astringent and refreshing properties, and it whitens and purifies the skin from impurities. The method is:

• Components and tools:
  • A bunch of mint leaves.
  • amount of water (if needed).
  • small bowl.
• How to prepare:
  • Crush mint leaves to make a paste.
  • Put the paste in a small bowl. (If the paste is too thick, add some water, and grind the paste again).
  • Wash the face with a skin cleanser, and leave it to dry.
  • The mixture is placed on the face and neck, using clean fingers.
  • Leave the mixture on the skin for 20 minutes, until it dries.
  • Wash the skin with cold water.
  • The recipe is repeated once to twice a week.

Honey recipe

Honey helps whiten the skin and works as a good moisturizer for it. It also has antibacterial properties that can help fade skin blemishes. The method is:

• Components and tools:
  • A teaspoon of honey.
  • A teaspoon of lemon juice.
  • One tablespoon of powdered milk.
  • Half a teaspoon of almond oil.
  • mixing bowl.
• How to prepare:
  • Prepare the bowl, and put the ingredients inside.
  • Mix the ingredients well.
  • The mixture is placed on the face, and left for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Wash the face with cold water.
  • The recipe is repeated day after day.

Facial whitening tips

There are some tips that are recommended for whitening the face. Such as:

• Use sunscreen every day: Excessive exposure to sunlight causes great damage to the skin, so it becomes dark in color. Because the more it is exposed to sunlight, the more melanin is produced, which gives the skin a dark color, so it is recommended to take all precautions when going out by applying sunscreen, with a high protection factor, while wearing clothes that protect from the sun's heat.
• Clean and moisturize the skin daily: It is very important to follow a suitable skin care routine, which includes cleansing, exfoliating and moisturizing the skin, in order to ensure its health. The skin must be cleaned twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, and always moisturized with a suitable moisturizer. It is also recommended to exfoliate the skin once or twice a week. Peeling is an important step. Because it removes dead skin cells, and shows the light skin underneath.
• Drink enough water: It is always recommended to drink an adequate amount of water daily, at a rate of 6 to 8 glasses. Water helps to make the skin rejuvenated and supple, and rid it of dark spots and whitens it.
• Eating a healthy diet: Care must be taken to follow a healthy, balanced diet that contains all the nutrients necessary for healthy skin, such as vegetables and fruits that contain vitamins A, C, and E, and foods that contain omega-3 acids. Vitamin supplements can also be taken to ensure healthy skin.

Factors that cause darkening of the face

There are some factors that cause darkening of the face, including:

• Excessive exposure to sunlight.
• Environmental pollution.
• skin dryness.
• stress.
• Bad lifestyle.
• Prolonged use of cosmetic products consisting mainly of harsh chemicals on the skin.
• Certain skin conditions.