Sometimes, your environment can get a bit harsh and take a toll on your skin. At this point, when you think of ways to make it better, you could opt for skin whitening to restore it. But what you don’t know is that some of these whitening products contain harmful chemicals. And instead of helping your skin, you will end up damaging your skin barrier.
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Your skin barrier is what shields your skin from dirt, sun rays, etc. So, you have to make sure it’s strong enough. There are some homemade natural products that will whiten your skin without damaging the barrier. They can also repair an already damaged barrier. So, let’s see what they are.
Brace Yourself
Before we get into this, don’t be scared. You’re going to see some combinations that you may not have seen before. So, don’t feel weird. The aim is to avoid products that will damage the skin. So, natural ones are always the best options.
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These ones have been proven to work over time. So, you have nothing to worry about. And as always, you don’t need to use all these natural products. Just choose the one that’s best for your skin.
Milk and Rice Flour
Milk and rice standing alone are proven natural ingredients that do wonders for the skin. So, imagine what their combo would do.
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Grind your rice into powder and mix it with milk. Make sure you don’t overmix. Let it be as thick as toothpaste. Apply this to your face and wait for about 3o minutes and then, wash off with warm water.
Yoghurt and Honey
When you use these two, you’ll know that you’re giving your skin a treat. Mix them until you have a smooth mixture that looks like a creamy dessert.
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Spread this on your face and let it sit for about 15 minutes. Rinse off with cool water and the first thing you’ll notice is that your skin would feel so soft and smooth.
Honey and Papaya
You know in your skin whitening products, papaya is a very popular ingredient. So, using the natural one will be better. Find a ripe one and grind it smoothly.
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Next, mix your honey with this ground papaya till it’s properly blended. Now, spread this paste all over your face and let it sit for about 20 minutes. Wash up with warm water when the time is up.
Lemon Juice
If you don’t know about lemon and the awesomeness that it is to the skin, you’ve been living under a rock. Lemon is known to have excellent skin-whitening properties.
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So, squeeze a lemon to get all its juice and mix it with exactly the same amount of water. Use a cotton ball to dab this mix all over your skin and let it sit for about 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Also, lemon can be very harsh. So, if you start feeling uncomfortable before 20 minutes, you can always rinse it off.
Milk and Tomato Juice
This already looks like a magic potion, and because of what it can do to the skin, we can say that it is. Find a tomato and blend, then mix it with milk till it looks like a smoothie.
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Now, spread this all over your face and let this magical mask sit for about 15 – 20 minutes. When the time is up, wash it off with cold water. Tomato is a natural skin-brightening agent. So, this will really work wonders.
Gram Flour and Curd
First of all, gram flour is just a fancy name for ground chickpeas. It’s just like the sand you find at the beach. So, it does more of removing dead skin cells. While curd is just like yogurt, but a bit sour. This one makes the skin bright and soft. So, mix them together till you get a smooth paste.
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Of course, apply it on your face and keep it on for about 20 minutes. Wash it off with cool water and say hello to a brighter look.
Cucumber and Glycerin
There might be no better way to calm and soothe the skin than using cucumber. Squeeze out the gel/water and mix it with a few drops of glycerin.
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Apply this cool mixture to your face and allow your face to soak in it for about 20 minutes. Rinse off with cool water for the best effect.
Gram Flour
This time, we’re going to be talking about gram flour alone. It’s also called besan and this is an excellent face cleaner. It removes dirt, oil, and other things that make your face look dull.
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Mix this flour with a little water to form a paste. You can also mix it with milk for a more magical effect. Spread it all over your face and let it dry for about 20 minutes. After that, rinse off with cool water. It’s gentle enough to use every day.
Aloe Vera Gel
This is one of the oldest natural ingredients for the skin. It leaves your skin hydrated and cool. So, get your aloe vera gel and rub it all over your face.
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You can leave it on your skin for a long time because it’s gentle. But some people with sensitive skin have reacted to it so, if you get uncomfortable at any time, quickly rinse it off. You can also mix it with honey or turmeric if you want.
Turmeric and Rosehip Oil
Mix these two together and apply to your face. This mask is expected to sit for about 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, wash off with cool water.
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Turmeric lightens and brightens the skin, while rosehip oil locks in moisture, and keeps it hydrated, and smooth. The best way your skin can tell you you’re doing what’s right is by glowing and it will do that effortlessly.
