21+ Natural Homemade Remedies To Lighten Your Skin

Dark and dull skin can be caused by overexposure to the sun, environmental pollution, a medical condition, dry skin, stress, poor lifestyle choices, and prolonged use of chemical-based cosmetic products.

We all know that that are numerous skin whitening creams available in the market these days- literally at every drug store and parlor you go to. You get these products at just about any budget.

It is almost a craze among the teenagers and women these days to have a lighter complexion. Among these people, some may experience imbalanced skin tone, such as darker complexion on the neck, but fairer on the face.

However, Despite The Presence Of The Creams And Those Other Chemical Filled Products On The Market, Here I Have Personally Compiled For You A List Of Natural Remedies You Can Use.

 Use Dried Orange Peels And Yogurt

Yogurt, a by-product of milk, has many nutrients that are good for the skin. It also contains lactic acid that has bleaching properties.
The most important ingredient in skin care is vitamin C, which you can get in abundance from oranges. Plus, oranges have bleaching properties that can lighten your skin tone.

Requirements

·       Orange peels

·       Yogurt

·       Blender

·       Bowl

·       Clean water 

Procedures 

·       Get some oranges , about five of them and peel them

·       Put the peels in the hot sun to dry very well (become crisp)

·       Put the dried orange peels in the blender and blend them to powder form

·       Put this powder in a bowl

·       Add the Yogurt

·       Mix very well to make a paste

·       Smear this on the body as you would with a lotion

·       Leave this on for about 20 minutes or more

·       Rinse the body with clean water

Note: Repeat this at least thrice in a week for best results




 Use Milk, Lemon Juice And Honey

The acidic property in lemons works as a natural bleaching agent for the skin and the high amount of vitamin C in them encourages new cell growth. Also, lemons have antioxidants that are very good for skin complexion.

Honey helps bleach skin while also acting as a moisturizing agent. Dry skin is a common factor that contributes to an uneven skin tone. Honey also has antibacterial properties that can help fade age spots and acne scars. Honey also acts as moisturizing agent that balances out the drying property of lemon

The combination of the three, Milk, lemon and honey, make a magical potion that lightens your skin better than most expensive cosmetic products.

Requirements 

·       Lemon juice

·       Milk

·       Honey

·       A bowl

·       Clean water 

Procedures

• Put at least half a glass of milk in a bowl
• Add the lemon juice to it
• Add the honey to the mixture .Honey here acts as moisturizing agent that balances out the drying property of lemon
• Stir very well
• Clean the body with clean warm water
• Apply the mixture to skin
• Leave it to dry
• Rinse it off

Note: Repeat this at least thrice in a week for best results

 Use Papaya And Honey Mask

Fresh papaya is excellent when it comes to its benefits for the skin. It contains enzymes such as papain and alpha hydroxy acids that have the ability to dissolve dead cells and remove impurities, which lead to glowing skin The other ingredient in this mask, honey has antibacterial properties that can protect the skin .

This remedy is Best Suited for Oily skin, normal skin

Requirements

• ½ cup fresh papaya pieces
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Cold water
• Warm water too

Procedures

•  Blend the papaya pieces till you get a smooth and thick paste.
  
  
•  Add honey to this paste and mix very well
•  Apply the paste to your face and keep it on for about 20 minutes.
  
  
• Wash your face with warm water.
  
  
• Rinse again with cold water and pat your skin dry.

Note :Repeat this Every night before sleeping.

Caution :Papain can cause allergic reactions in some people. Do not use this remedy if you are allergic to papaya and its products.

 Use Tomato, Yogurt, And Oatmeal Mask

The lycopene in tomatoes, gives them their characteristic red color, has photoprotective properties that can protect the skin from aging and other age-related issues. Due to the abundance of antioxidants, tomatoes are one of those foods that can make your skin glow. 

In a Germanic study, the lycopene in tomatoes was also found to protect the skin from cancer.

Oatmeal acts as a gentle exfoliator and improves skin health .

This is Best Suited for Oily skin, normal skin, combination skin

Requirements

• 1 tomato
• 1 teaspoon yogurt (fresh and unflavored)
• 1 teaspoon oatmeal

Procedures

•  Blend  the tomato in half.
• Take a teaspoon or two of its juice.
• Take the oatmeal in a bowl, and add the juice and yogurt to it. Mix well.
•   Apply the mask to cleansed skin and leave it on for about 20 minutes.
• Rinse with warm water.

Note :Preferably two to three times in a week.

 Use Gram Flour ,Rose Water And Yogurt

 Gram flour is known to possess antimicrobial properties which  protect the skin from infection.

  
Rosewater revitalizes and moisturizes the skin and give it a refreshed look.

Yogurt has been found to improve the brightness of skin . The probiotic bacteria in yogurt have also been found to keep your skin healthy and make it glow .

Requirements

• 2 tablespoons gram flour
• 2-3 teaspoons rose water or yogurt
• A bowl

Procedures

• Put them all in the bowl
•  Mix them till you get a smooth paste. Use rose water for normal and oily skin and yogurt for dry skin. 
• Apply the mask all over your face and let it stay on for about 20-30 minutes.
   Rinse with warm water.

Note :You can do this thrice a week before going to bed.

Caution

Make sure you use yogurt instead of rose water if you have dry skin, else this mask will make your skin drier.


 

 Use Sandalwood And Almond

Sandalwood will make your skin bright and attractive which is a wonderful ingredient that is extracted from the Mother Nature.Sandalwood inhibits the activity of tyrosinase, thus reducing melanin production.

Almond powder and milk provide essential nutrients and cleanse the skin, making your skin healthier and lighter after a few applications .

Requirements

• 1 tablespoon sandalwood powder
• 1 tablespoon almond powder
• Milk

Procedures 

•  Mix the sandalwood and almond powders with enough milk to make a smooth paste.
  
•  Apply this to clean skin and leave it on for 20 minutes.
  
• Wash with lukewarm water. If you feel any dryness after washing, moisturize your skin well.

Note :Apply this mask two to three times a week.

Caution :If you have never used sandalwood powder before, do a patch test on a small area on your forearm and observe for 24 hours. If no reaction or irritation develops, you can use this mask on your face.

 Use Potato

Chronic skin issues or even dull and lackluster complexion may be caused by vitamin B deficiency. Vitamin B6 present in potatoes exfoliate the dead skin cells and improves complexion.

Requirements

• Potatoes
• Lemon
• Blender

Procedures

• Chop the potatoes to small pieces
• Put them in the blender and blend to make a smooth paste
• Put the paste in a bowl
•  Cut the lemon into two and squeeze the juice out
•  Add the juice to the paste
• Wash your face or even the whole body  
•  Apply the paste
•  Leave it for about 20 minutes
•  Rinse the body or face with clean water

Note: repeat this for a week 

Caution

Potato juice can be slightly drying for the skin. Do not forget to use a moisturizer that suits your skin once you rinse the juice off.

 Use  Red Lentil

Red lentilis beneficial in the treatment of  many skin problems such as remove dead skin cells, makes skin smooth and bright. It also has the ability to remove toxins from the skin and makes skin fair.

Requirements

• Red lentil
• Milk
• Water
•   A bowl 

 

Procedures 

• Put the water in the bowl
•  Add the red lentil
• Leave it to soak over night
• Put the soaked lentil in a blender and blend very well to make a paste
• Put the paste in a bowl
• Add raw milk to it and stir to make a smooth paste
• Apply on the skin and leave it for about 20 minutes

Note : repeat the procedure to desired results 

 Use A Pumpkin Mask

Pumpkin  consists of beta-carotene and vitamins A and C, all of which help in lightening and brightening the skin .This one is also  known for being a powerful  antioxidants and exfoliating acids.

Requirements

• 2 teaspoons pumpkin puree
• ½ teaspoon honey
• ½ teaspoon milk

Procedures 

• Cut a pumpkin into several pieces
• Boil them and put them in an immersion blender and blend very well to make a smooth paste .
• Mix this paste  with the honey and milk till you get a uniform paste.
• Apply this paste to your face and leave it on for about 20 minutes.
• Rinse with warm water.

Note :You can try this before going to bed at night. It is recommended to use this two to three times in a week.

Caution

If you suffer from dairy-related allergies, substitute the milk with rose water or aloe vera juice.

Use Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe Vera can alleviate hyperpigmentation and restore your skin’s original color. Hyperpigmentation is one of the main causes of uneven skin tone.

Also, the cooling effect of aloe Vera helps regenerate new cells and rebuild damaged tissue, which is important for healthy skin. 

Requirements

• Aloe Vera leaves
• Clean water
• Small bowl
• Towel

Procedures

• Cut the outer layers of an aloe vera leaf.
• Squeeze out the thick, jelly-like substance into the bowl
• Apply the gel thoroughly on your skin.
•  Leave it on for about 30 minutes
•  Wash it off with the clean water 

Note: Do this at least twice daily for two weeks.

 Use Lemon, Grape Fruit And Egg White

The citric acid in lemon and grapefruit acts a natural bleaching agent and also tightens the pores. It also Cleanses and brightens the skin. The proteins found in egg white are found to have antibacterial properties . These can help protect the skin from external infections.

Requirements

• 1 egg white
• 1 teaspoon grapefruit juice
• bowl
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons sour cream (should not be fat-free)

Procedures

• Beat the egg white in a bowl till it is fluffy.
• Take the sour cream in another bowl
•  Mix the juices of grapefruit and lemon with it.
• Add this mixture to the egg white and mix thoroughly
• Apply the mixture to your face and skin
•  Leave it on for 15 minutes.
• Rinse your face with warm water.

Notice: Thrice a week before going to bed.

Caution

People with dry skin can also try out this remedy, but make sure to moisturize your skin well afterwards.

 Use  Rice Flour And Milk

Asian women have for long used Rice water and rice powder to soften, lighten, and for healthier skin. Rice is said to protect the skin from UV rays and also possesses anti-aging abilities.

The Milk soothes the skin and gives it nourishment.

Requirements

• ½ cup raw rice
• 3-4 tablespoons milk

Procedures

• Blend the raw rice to get a fine powder.
•  Mix this powder with the milk to make a paste.
• Apply this paste onto your skin and leave it on for 20-30 minutes.
• Wash with warm water.

Notice :Repeat this two to three times a week.

 Use Gram Flour

Gram flour contains various nutrients that help keep your skin very healthy. Using the remedy below every other day will help remove excess oil from your skin while retaining your skin’s natural moisture.

Requirements

• Gram flour
• Rose water
•  A bowl

Procedures

• Mix some gram flour with a small amount of water or rose water to make a thick paste.
• Apply it on your face, hands, and legs.
•  Leave it on until the paste dries.
•  Wash it off with water.

Notice : Repeat this two to three times a week.

 Use  Blueberry 

Blueberries have excellent immune-boosting properties that help your skin glow.

Requirements

• A handful of fresh blueberries
• ½ cup plain yogurt
• Blender
• Yogurt.
• Warm water
  
  

Procedures

•  blend  the blueberries to make a  paste
•   add yogurt to the paste
• Mix well and apply the mask to your face and skin.
• Leave it on for 15 minutes
•   Wash off with warm water.

Note:Do this twice a week before going to bed.

 Use Egg White And Turmeric

Egg protein has an important role it playsin repairing of tissues and tightening the skin. It has vitamin A which removes dead skin cells, controls acne and makes skin smooth and moisturized. It also regulates the oil production of the skin. Regular usage of this mask will help improve complexion and also prevents from aging effects.

Requirements

• Egg white
•  Lemon juice
• Turmeric
•   Bowl
• Clean water 

 

Procedures 

·       Put the egg white in the bowl

·       Add lemon juice to it

·       Add turmeric powder to the mixture

·       Stir very well to make a smooth paste

·       Apply the paste on the skin

·       Leave it for about 20 minutes

·       Wash it off with clean water

Note: repeat the procedure daily t desired results

Use  Baking Soda Scrub

Baking soda powder will remove dead cells and kill the bacteria present on the skin to reveal fresher and lighter toned skin .

Requirement

• 1-2 tablespoons baking soda
• Water
• Small bowl
• Lemon juice

Procedures

·       Mix the baking soda in the water to make a paste.

·       Add some lemon juice to it

·       Apply this paste on the areas you want to lighten and scrub for five minutes.

·       Wash with water.

·       Moisturize the area.

Note: Repeat this every day for a week to see a difference in your skin color.

Use  Kiwifruit

Kiwi has a high concentration of vitamin C. it also has alpha hydroxy acids that are great for maintaining elasticity in the skin and for removing dead skin cells.

Requirements

• Kiwi fruit
•  Yogurt
•  Honey
•  Water
• Basin 

 

Procedures

• Peel the kiwi fruit
•  Blend it in a blender  to make a paste
• Add yogurt to the paste
• Apply this paste to the skin  
• Leave it for about 20 minutes
•  Wash it off with clean water

Note :do this for about a week 

You Can Use  Sugar

The sugar  granules help to exfoliate and cleanse skin while opening pores for moisture therefore, sugar can lighten and soften your skin after just a few applications.

Requirements

• Sugar
• Olive oil
• Lemon juice
• Bowl
• Clean water

Procedures

•   Put the olive in the bowl
• Add the lemon juice
• Then add the sugar
• Stir very well so that they all mix well
• Apply on the skin with a gentle massage for around 6 minutes
•  Leave it dry
• Clean it off with warm water

Note: Do this long enough till desired results  

 Use Pineapple

  

The pineapple has the ability to enhance your beauty in totality and keep you acne, pimples, and wrinkles free and also ward off moles, warts, blemishes, black spots etc.

Requirements

• Pine apple
•   Blender
•  Honey
• Warm water

Procedures 

•  Cut the pineapple into small pieces
•  Put the pieces in the blender and blend very well to make a smooth paste
• Add honey to the paste
•  Wash the skin with warm water
• Apply the paste to the skin
• Leave it for about 20 minutes
• Rinse it off with warm water

Note:  Do this daily to get fair and blemish free skin

 Use Mint

Mint cleans up the pores and the vitamin A element present in it helps in controlling the excessive oil that the skin produces and also tones up the skin & remove the blackheads instantly.

Required

• Mint
•   Water
•  Yogurt
• Lemon juice
•  Bowl
• Blender

Procedures

•  Put the mint in the blender and blend very well to make a powder
•  Add some water to make a paste
•  Add some yogurt to the paste
• Add some lemon juice to the paste to make a smooth paste
• Apply to the skin
•  Leave it for about 20 minutes
• Wash it off with clean water

Note: Repeat this a week 

You Can Use Licorice Root

This root can make your skin clearer and fairer instead of damaging your skin like artificial cosmetics do. Licorice root being an ayurvedic medicine is used on all skin types, be it oily skin, irritated or mature and uneven skin.

Requirements

•  Licorice root
• Oatmeal
• Honey
•  Blender
• Some water
• A bowl

Procedures

• Put the oatmeal in the blender and blend to make a powder
• Add the licorice root to it and blend again to make one powder of the two
• Put the powder in the bowl
• Add some water to it to make a paste
• Add honey to the paste
•  Sir to make a smooth paste
• Apply the paste to the skin
• Leave it for about 20 minutes
•  Rinse the skin with clean water

Note: Do daily to get the desired result

There are Foods That Help In Skin Lightening

Your skin is a direct reflection of how healthy your diet is. Apart from avoiding unhealthy items such as oily, spicy, and sugary foods, you can include certain food items in your diet that will further aid in the process of getting rosy and bright skin.

• Vitamin E is an excellent vitamin to keep your skin hydrated and nourished. Eat avocados, olive oil, almonds, and kiwis to get plenty of vitamin E.
• The omega fatty acids found in fish and chia seeds rejuvenate your skin.
• Foods rich in vitamin C such as oranges, grapefruit, mangoes, blueberries, strawberries, and broccoli.
• Carotenoids found in carrots, red peppers, and sweet potatoes impart a natural glow to your skin.
• Eating spinach, both raw and cooked, will detox your body and also keep wrinkles at bay.

Now that you know how to lighten skin naturally at home, what are you waiting for? Give these skin lightening home remedies a try and let us know how they have helped you. 

Go Ahead And Try These Remedies And Do Let Me Know Your Experiences In The Comments Section Below.