Everyone desires a flawless and fair complexion and even in today’s modern world, fair skin is prized far more than a darker complexion. It is important to remember that one is born with a certain skin color which is dictated by one’s ethnicity and genetics and one cannot easily change one’s natural skin color. It is possible to change your skin color with cosmetic treatments that target melanin, which is the pigment that gives your skin its color. However these treatments are extremely expensive and have a host of side effects.
A better approach to lightening skin color is by reversing the effects of tanning. Tanning is caused by prolonged exposure to the sun’s rays. There are many simple home remedies that help to lighten the skin tone and color, but one must take into account that these remedies take time to show results and one has to be patient for several weeks.
Turmeric is known as a miracle herb for treating all kinds of skin problems and improving the complexion. Daily consumption of turmeric juice mixed with some honey is excellent for improving the complexion. Alternately a face pack can be prepared by mixing freshly ground turmeric powder with raw milk or rose water. This should be applied on the face daily for best results. Another face pack prepared by mixing turmeric powder, lemon juice and honey is excellent for improving the complexion, lightening the skin and keeping it soft and supple. Apart from turmeric, face packs can also be prepared using gram flour, raw milk and lemon juice. This paste can be applied on the face and neck and washed off after 15 to 20 minutes once it is dry, using cold water. Regularly applying a face pack prepared by mixing raw oat meal, yogurt and tomato juice is beneficial for improving the complexion. The paste can be applied on the face and allowed to dry for 15 to 20 minutes before it is gently scrubbed off and the face is rinsed with cold water. Yogurt and tomato work to lighten the skin tone while the oatmeal gently exfoliates the skin, getting rid of the dead skin and revealing the soft fresh skin underneath. Another way of lightening the skin tone is by wiping the face daily with a cotton ball dipped in lemon juice, which helps to naturally bleach the skin. However it must be remembered that lemon increases the skin’s photo sensitivity, so exposure to the sun must be avoided after this treatment. In any case, the skin should always be protected from the sun’s harmful rays by the application of a good sunscreen lotion with a reasonably high SPF.
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