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Natural recipes to lighten skin color
Lemon
Lemon is very useful in lightening the color of the skin, and it can be used by cutting a lemon into slices, then squeezing it in a small bowl, adding half a teaspoon of white or brown sugar to it, mixing it well, and spreading the mixture on the skin, to leave it for 10 minutes before rinsing it It is also recommended to repeat this mixture once a week. [1]
tomatoes
Tomatoes can be used to lighten the color of the skin, by mixing a tablespoon of tomato juice, a tablespoon of yogurt , in addition to a tablespoon of oatmeal in a small bowl, then put the dough on the face and neck, and leave it for half an hour before rinsing it with water, and it is advised to put this mixture On the face regularly, and it is also possible to drink a cup of tomato juice daily to get more beautiful, glowing, and flawless skin. [2]
Almond oil
Essential oils, including almond oil, play an important role in skin care. Where almond oil is a rich source of vitamin "B" complex and vitamin "E", in addition to fatty acids, minerals, and other important elements for health in general and for the skin in particular. Almond oil can be used by bringing one egg, whipping it, then adding 5- 6 drops of almond oil to it, and stir this mixture to form a soft paste that is placed on the face, and left for 12-15 minutes, before washing the face with warm water, then washing it with cold water. [3]
Aloe vera gel
The compound Aloesin in Aloe Vera is the reason for its multiple benefits, as it regulates the production of melanin in the skin, as it whitens , smoothes, and improves the attractiveness of the skin naturally and effectively, and it can be used by bringing an aloe vera leaf, with a sufficient amount of rose water, then kneading a gel Aloe vera leaf with rose water, and mix it well until a paste is formed and put on the face and neck, leave for 15-20 minutes, then gently massage for a few minutes, and rinse with water. [3]
Skin-lightening medications
Several medical ingredients can be used to lighten the skin, including the following: [4]
- Steroid and retinoic acid: A person can use some lightening products that contain substances such as steroids and retinoic acid, which are a source of vitamin A, as they are very effective in lightening the skin.
- Hydroquinone : Over-the-counter facial lightening products can contain up to 2% hydroquinone, and prescription products written by dermatologists can contain 4% -6% hydroquinone. From your doctor before using a product containing hydroquinone and follow his instructions.
- Kojic acid and arbutin, kojic acid: some other lightening products may use natural ingredients such as kojic acid that is extracted from the fungus, in addition to arbutin. A compound extracted from certain types of plants, which is also used to lighten the skin.
References
- ↑ MELISSA KING (18-7-2017), "Do Any Fruits Lighten Skin Tone?" , Www.livestrong.com , Retrieved 7-1-2018. Edited.
- ↑ "28 Recipes And Tips On How To Whiten Skin Naturally" , www.vkool.com , Retrieved 7-1-2018. Edited.
- ^ A b "28 Recipes And Tips To How To. On Whiten Skin ' Naturally" , Www.vkool.com , Retrieved 7-1-2018. Edited.
- ↑ "Skin Lightening Treatments" , www.webmd.com , Retrieved 7-1-2018. Edited.
