How to Whiten Skin Naturally?
When your skin is dry or poorly cared for, it can start to look dull. Fortunately, there are a few simple ways you can lighten your skin naturally. By incorporating basic skincare practices into your routine, adding some homemade facials, and making small adjustments to your diet, you’ll be on your way to achieving a naturally radiant complexion.
Regular skin care
Wash your face in the morning and before bed to remove impurities. Washing your face is the first and most fundamental step in any skincare routine. Washing your skin twice a day with a simple cleanser removes oil, impurities, grime, and makeup that can clog pores, cause breakouts, and leave skin looking fresh.
Your face wash should cleanse your skin without stripping the beneficial oils that give your face a natural glow. Choose a foaming liquid if you have oily or acne-prone skin. If you have dry skin, opt for a cream or lotion cleanser. The oil-based face wash is great for sensitive skin, while the melting balm soothes mature skin.
Moisturize your skin twice a day to prevent dryness and peeling.
If you have dry skin, it may look dull. Use a moisturizing cream in the morning and before bed to restore skin’s natural radiance and radiance.
If you have radiant skin, look for an oil-free moisturizer with ingredients like hyaluronic acid to provide light hydration and even transform radiance into radiance.
Exfoliate 1-2 times a week to remove dead skin cells.
In everyday life, dirt and dead cells accumulate on the surface of the skin. This can cause uneven texture and make your skin look dull. For smooth and radiant skin, exfoliate once or twice a week with a brush, sponge, or chemical exfoliator such as alpha or beta hydroxy acids.
If you’re using a scrub or chemical peel, gently massage the product into your skin in small circular motions for about 30 seconds. Then wash with lukewarm water instead of hot water. If you use a brush or sponge, use short, light strokes.
You can make your own exfoliator by mixing two parts sugar or salt with one part oil. Because sugar dissolves more easily, it is less abrasive than salt, making it a better choice for more sensitive skin.
Use a natural mask.
Nourish your skin with a yogurt and honey mask. Combine 2 tablespoons (30ml) yogurt and 1 tablespoon (15ml) honey in a small bowl and apply a thin layer to face. Let the mask dry for 10-15 minutes, then wash off the mixture with lukewarm water. Repeat several times a week for best results. [4]
Both yogurt and honey are natural skin lighteners and moisturizers, making them great natural ingredients for brightening masks.
Feel free to use any type of yogurt as a mask: goat, sheep or cow’s milk yogurt contains B vitamins to brighten skin, and vitamin D and collagen to firm skin.
Don’t want to make your own yogurt? You can buy yogurt face masks online or at your local beauty store.
Mash papaya to brighten and cleanse your face. Papaya contains papain, a natural anti-acne, exfoliant, and skin brightener. Get the most out of this natural bleach by turning mashed papaya into a thin, smooth paste. Apply to face, leave mask on for 20 minutes, then rinse off with lukewarm water. Repeat daily for several weeks until you see results.
If papaya puree is too thick or runny, try mixing it with olive or almond oil to increase the consistency.
Place cucumber slices under your eyes to fade dark circles.
Many people suffer from dark circles, especially after a bad night’s sleep. To lighten this problem area naturally, place fresh cucumber slices directly on the skin under the eyes. Cucumber helps bind collagen to firmer skin and has anti-inflammatory properties. Leave these parts on for 10-15 minutes and you should see immediate results.
