Whether you are trying to get rid of those annoying dark spots, or just looking for a lighter and healthier skin tone, this guide will show you how to achieve the desired result in just two weeks, using quick and easy home remedies. Preparation.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Maintaining Healthy Skin
Step 1. Increase the amount of water you take
Step 2. Daily, exfoliate your skin with a gentle scrub
If you have sensitive skin, do the treatment every other day. Thanks to this trick you will favor a rapid cell turnover, making the skin softer and smoother, and bringing to light the lighter tones of the new skin.
Step 3. Apply a protective sunscreen every day
Your complexion will remain clear and protected from free radicals that cause aging, and you will also reduce the risk of skin cancers.
Step 4. For an excellent result, consider using a sponge following your daily facial cleansing, it will help you perform a gentle scrub, and apply a beauty mask 3 times a week
Experiment with the recipes in the next section!
Method 2 of 4: Beauty Recipes
Step 1. Gently rub half a lemon into your face, and any other areas you want to lighten
Let the juice dry on your skin, then rinse it off with warm water. After this treatment, avoid sun exposure!
Step 2. Mix 1 teaspoon of milk and 1 teaspoon of honey
Apply and massage the mixture into the skin of the face. Use skim milk if you have oily skin, and whole milk if you have dry skin.
Step 3. Grind 100g of dried azuki beans to a coarse, floury consistency
After that, pour 2 teaspoons into the palm of your hand. Add a few drops of water to create a paste, and gently massage it into the skin of the face. Store leftover powder in a food bag.
Method 3 of 4: DIY Beauty Masks
Step 1. Blend one teaspoon of turmeric and three tablespoons of lime juice
Apply your beauty mask and leave it on for 15 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water. Be careful, this mask could stain fabrics, so protect your clothes!
Step 2. Beat an egg white until fluffy, then apply it to the skin of the face
Let it dry, then rinse it off with warm water. Do not apply this mask to any scratches or wounds!
Step 3. Blend 2 tablespoons of honey with 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt
Apply the mask to your face and leave it on for about 20 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water.
Step 4. Mash and blend a soft avocado with a cooked carrot
Add 120ml cream, 1 egg and a small amount of honey. Apply the mask to your face and neck, and let it sit for 15 minutes before rinsing it off with cold water.
Method 4 of 4: Choosing Skin Products
Step 1. Look for products that contain hydroquinone (or quinol), which is the only skin whitening ingredient approved by the FDA
Step 2. Apply fuller's earth
Fuller's earth, or smectic clay, has the ability to absorb sebum, and is perfect for all those who, despite suffering from acne or oily skin, wish to lighten their skin. Minerals, including calcium oxide, alumina and iron oxides, can significantly lighten the complexion. The ideal fuller's earth for skin care is a mixture of clay minerals (montmorillonite and bentonite).
