Gently Bleach Your Skin Naturally

Dark or dull skin can be caused by a wide variety of things. Genetics, overexposure to the sun, environmental pollution, medical conditions, prolonged dry skin, or the use of chemical-based products can all have a darkening effect on your skin. Bleaching your skin is harsh and can cause permanent damage. Luckily, there are ways to bleach your skin naturally. You can use ingredients including oatmeal, lemons, yogurt, and honey to lighten your skin.

Steps

Using Lemons

  1. Gather your ingredients. Lemons work as a natural bleach because of their acidic property. The high amount of Vitamin C promotes new cell growth and the antioxidants are good for complexion. For this, you’ll only need lemon juice and a cotton ball. You can use a fresh lemon if you’d like, but store-bought lemon juice will work just as well.[1]
  2. Apply the lemon juice to your face. Pour your lemon juice into a small dish. Dip a cotton ball in the juice and apply it directly to your face. If you’re using a fresh lemon, cut it open and rub the freshly cut side directly over your skin. Let it sit for at least an hour.
  3. Wash if off and repeat daily. Use warm water to wash the lemon juice off of your face. Do this once daily, and your skin will surely be lightened. This can also help prevent the development of scars.[1]
  4. Wear SPF sunscreen outside. When using lemon on your skin every day, your skin becomes very sensitive. Make sure you wear an SPF sunscreen when you go outside to protect yourself from UV rays.[1]
    • You want your SPF level to be at least 30. Many moisturizers and foundations have it built-in and come available in all price ranges.[2]

Using Oatmeal

  1. Gather your ingredients. An oatmeal mask is a great substitute for bleach on your skin. Oatmeal helps exfoliate the skin. This exfoliation gets rid of old skin cells. Getting rid of these old cells is the best way to encourage growth of new skin cells that will lighten and brighten your skin. To make your mask, you’ll need a teaspoon of oatmeal powder, a pinch of turmeric and a few drops of lemon juice.
    • Simply use a blender to blend oats for oatmeal powder. If you don’t have a blender, use a tablespoon of raw oats instead.
  2. Create your mask. Mix your oatmeal powder (or oatmeal), turmeric powder, and lemon juice in a small bowl. If you plan on putting it on more than just your face, evenly multiply the measurements as necessary. Mix it into a thick paste.
  3. Apply and let it sit. Apply the paste evenly over your face. Let it dry. This will take up to 15 minutes so make sure you give yourself enough time.
  4. Scrub while you wash it off. Once your mask has dried, use warm water to wash it off. While you’re washing it off, scrub it over your face. The dried oatmeal will exfoliate your skin.
  5. Repeat once daily. This scrub is very effective but takes time to work because it is much less harsh than bleach. It will take patience to reach your desired goal, but continue using this mask daily and you’ll see a noticeable difference.

Using Yogurt

  1. Gather your ingredients. Yogurt has many nutrients that are good for the skin. As a by-product of milk, it contains lactic acid which contains bleaching properties. Combined with honey, yogurt can be used daily to naturally bleach your skin. The honey not only helps bleach your skin, but also acts as a moisturizer. This combats dry skin, which is a common factor for uneven, dark skin tones.[3]
  2. Make and apply your mixture. Use one tablespoon of yogurt and ½ tablespoon of honey. Mix them together thoroughly in a bowl and apply using your hands. Apply over your face and neck.
  3. Let it sit. Leave this mixture on your skin for 10 or 15 minutes. After this, simply rinse it off with warm water.
  4. Repeat daily. Because yogurt and honey are natural and far less harsh than bleach, you can use them every day on your skin. If you do this, you’ll see your skin become noticeably lighter.[3]
  5. Substitute with milk. Milk contains the same properties as yogurt for lightening your skin. If you don’t like the feeling of yogurt on your skin, you can put honey on a facecloth and dip it in milk. Rub this over your skin and let it sit for 15 minutes.[3]

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 http://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/uses-for-lemons
  2. ↑ http://www.paulaschoice.com/beautypedia-skin-care-reviews/best-skin-care-products/Skin-Care/Moisturizers-With-Sunscreen
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 http://naturalbeautytips.co/how-to-lighten-skin/

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