Skin lightening remedies for skin

Skin lightening remedies are useful for restoring an even tone to blotchy, discolored skin. They can also reduce the appearance of freckles. You can try some natural remedies for fading tans.

BOREX:

Borex is a skin-lightening favorite from the nineteenth century. Mix ¼ cup borax with /12 cup granulated sugar in a glass jar. Cover and let stand for 48 hours. Once each day, stir the mixture and rub a spoonful on your discolored skin.

“Glycerinated Lotion of Borax” was used as daily wash to render the skin equisitely soft and white. Mix 1 teaspoon powdered borax with 2 tablespoon glycerin and ¾ cup rose water.

LEMON JUICE :

Lemon juice can be used in a variety of ways. Mix equal amount of glycerin and lemon juice, it can be sponged on to remove a tan.

When mixed to a paste with salt or sugar and allowed to remain on the skin for half an hour once each day, lemon juice may lighten brown splotches caused by the sun.

MILK:

Milk, in its many guises, is a time-tested skin lightener. Mix 3 tablespoon milk and 1 teaspoon lime juice, it can be sponged on to remove a tan.

Yogurt, plain or blended with an equal amount of buttermilk, can be used as night cream to ameliorate a fading tan.

BOTANICALS:

Botanicals have a well-established reputation for skin lightening.

Aloe vera gel. Smooth over sun-darkened freckles or brown spots at least twice a day.

Watercress. Place a freshly washed bunch of watercress in 2 cups cold water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and store in the refrigerator. Each morning and evening, sponge the chilled liquid over your fading tan, allow it to dry, then rinse with water.

FRESH APRICOTS, STRAWBERRIES, AND GREEN GRAPES :

Mash the apricot fruit and pat it on your face. For a more complex, blend with /12 teaspoon lemon juice with the pureed fruit before applying to skin.

Rinse a bunch of green grapes, squeeze out the juice. Rub the juice over tanned areas, allow it to dry, then rinse off.

TOMATOES:

Mash ripe tomatoes and apply the pulp to your fading tan. Let dry before removing with water.

POTATO WATER:

Is an old German cure for fading tans and summer freckles. Simply sponge on the water in which the potatoes have been cooked.

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