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Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Skin Whitening


Though we all know that Skin Whitening creams, lotions don't give long-term results we never stop using them. Some whitening creams contain harmful strong bleaching agents which damages the skin. It is not possible to change a dark skin to white skin. Color of the skin depends on the presence of Melanin and also depends on Heredity and Gene. 

Still, intake of certain fruits and vegetables and following a certain skin whitening home remedies will give significant results.  


1. Fruits like papaya, orange, tomato, carrot will make the skin clear.

2. Have a glass of fresh Tomato juice without sugar during breakfast everyday. 

3. Carrot juice also helps(without sugar) . It is also good during dieting. 

3. Add plenty of oranges, lemon juice to daily intake as it cleanses the body. Skin will become clear and blemishes free.


Here are some home made tips to have a even, glowing, blemishes free and bright skin tone:


1. Mint leaves are good to reduce marks and scars. Apply a paste of freshly ground mint leaves on face and neck. Wash off after dry. Can add few drops of lemon juice to this paste. We can also ix tis in Multani Metti and apply for hands and feet to have a even tone. It is a good brightening agent for quicker results on regular usage.

2. Green Gram flour mixed in Lemon juice is ideal for Oily skin. As Lemon is a good bleaching agent it reduces tan and improves skin color.

3. Freshly ground turmeric mixed in whole milk gives glow and color to skin. Apply in face and wash off after dry. Can be used daily and for whole body too.

4. Mix few drops of lemon juice in Milk. After the milk curdles apply the mixture on skin. wash off with besan. This is a good whitening solution. This can be prepared in a bowl and can be applied to the whole body. But wash it off with besan or green gram flour. Use 3 times a week for better results.

5. Soak almonds over night. Paste it with milk the next morning and apply on face.

6. Mix freshly ground sandal wood and turmeric in pure rose water. apply on face and wash off when dry. Can be left over night if one feel comfortable with it. Try not to move the facial muscles as it tightens the skin. Regular application will reduce wrinkles, scars and gives a nice color to the face. ( If sandal wood sticks and fresh turmeric is used, ground it in pure rose water and use)

7. Mix tomato juice with lemon juice and apply. Ideal for oily skin.


These tips give better results if done on a regular basics and never stop it. Added to this basic skin care is very important. Apply sun screen while stepping out, Cleanse,tone and moisturize the skin regularly for better results. 

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

"nice color to the face"- re: regular use of turmeric.. won't your skin be ORANGE?