Sunday, May 11, 2008

How to lighten your skin tone.


Do you tan a lot? Here are some simple home remedies that you can use to lighten the skin tone and get a lighter complexion.However they must be done regularly and best results are obtained if they are included as a part of daily routine.
1:Mix one tsp of milk powder,one tsp of honey,one tsp of lemon juice,and half tsp of almond oil.Apply on face and wash offafter 10-15 minutes.this pack helps bring shine to the skin and also removes tan.Mix oatmeal with curd and tomato juice and apply on the face.Keep it on for minutes and then wash it off with cold water.It helps remove the tan and lighten the skin.
2:Place sliced raw potato on the face.It reduce blemishes and other marks.
3:Applying turmeric powder along with lime juice removes tan.Lime juice is a natural bleach.
4:Dried orange peals mixed with curd also help reduceblemishes and scars.Wash off this mixture with cold water after 15 minutes.
5:Soak four almonds overnight.Grind in to a fine paste using milk.Apply on face and neck and leave it overnight.Wash with cold water in the morning.Do this daily for 15 days,followed by twice a week.
6:A tbsp of gram flour mixed with two tsp of milk and two-three tsp of lime juice works well for lightening dark skin.apply this mixture and leave it for 15 minutes.repeat this for four weeks following once in a week.
7:Apply a paste of fresh ground mint leaves and leave it for about 20 minutes.Wash with cold water and continue for days.
8:Apply a mixture of grated tomato with two-three drops of lime juice on the face.leave it for 20 minutes.do this twice a day for 15-20 days for best results.

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