There are different homemade skin bleaching remedies. Bleaching skin with these remedies is all about having the right ingredients. The advantage of these ingredients is that they are safe. They therefore pose no harm to the skin of its user. Examples of homemade remedies are:
1. Honey and turmeric face mask. Mix 1 tablespoon of honey, turmeric paste, and water. Apply the paste on your skin and leave for 15minutes. Applying this mask will not only lighten your skin but also get rid of dark spots and pimples.
2. Sandalwood and lemon juice paste. Mix 1 tablespoon of sandalwood with lemon juice. Apply on your face for 15 minutes. This is an effective home remedy for inhibiting melanin production from your skin. You may supplement the lemon juice with rosewater.
3. Lemon juice. Mix lemon juice, turmeric powder and cucumber. Apply the mixture on your skin and leave for 15minutes. Wash it off with cold water. Lemon juice is an effective natural skin lightener. It illuminates the skin dermis giving it a healthy glow. The acidic nature of lemon juice makes the skin photosensitive. Therefore, lemon juice should only be applied on the skin at night to avoid the sun’s UV rays.