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Skin lightening is a process that may be adopted because of many reasons, such as the effects of the sun, age spots or scarring caused by acne or eczema. The following are some natural skin lighteners that can be used.
Licorice
Make a facial mask by mixing 1 tbsp. of licorice extract with 2 tbsp. each of honey and lemon. Let this stay on your skin for 10 to 15 minutes and then rinse it off with warm water.
Potatoes
The juice of potatoes has a mild bleaching effect on the skin. Grate a potato, apply it to the skin and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing it off.
Lemon Juice
Lemon juice is a good skin lightener, though it can irritate broken skin. When rubbed on the skin for several days it has been found to be very effective.
Dried Orange Peel
Another home made skin lightener is powdered orange peel mixed with equal parts raw milk to form a paste. Apply this paste to the face, leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes and then gently rinse it off with warm water. Powdered orange peel is available at health stores.
Papaya
The fleshy side of the papaya fruit also has skin-lightening properties. Simply rub it against the skin, leave this on for 10 to 15 minutes and then rinse it off.
Kojic acid
Kojic acid is found in mushrooms and has been found to be a good skin lightener. It is natural and devoid of any harmful effects on the skin.
