Perfect-looking and spotless skin is the dream of all women in the world. However, due to unhealthy habits and a variety of other factors, our skin is constantly damaged. Uneven skin tone is a big problem for many women, with not even the most expensive product being able to lighten the dark areas on our skin. Additionally, many of them contain harmful chemicals which only add fuel to the fire.
The best way to solve any skin problem is to use natural remedies. They have a wide range of health benefits that go beyond balancing uneven skin tone. Natural remedies can lower inflammation and bring back life to our skin, which is why so many women prefer them to creams or lotions.
The list of remedies you can see below will do wonders for your skin. They’re especially effective against dark skin on the elbows and underarms, a problem millions of women suffer from. Don’t worry – they’re easy to prepare and most importantly, pretty cheap.
1. Powdered Orange Peels and Yogurt Mask
Thanks to the abundance of vitamin C, oranges (and all citrus fruits in general) are great for lightening dark skin and balancing uneven skin tone. All you need to do is dry a few orange peels in the sun and mix the powder with yogurt. You’ll get a nice creamy paste which you should apply on the darkened areas. Leave it on for up to 20 minutes, then wash it off with lukewarm water.
You can repeat the same process every day for best results. This wonderful mask suits all skin types and doesn’t have any side-effects.
2. Tomato, Oats, and Yogurt Mask
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that also gives them their bright red color. Lycopene can protect the skin from aging, while the other antioxidants give it a nice glow. The oats act as a natural peeling that will significantly improve the health of your skin. Here’s how to make the mask:
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon yogurt
- 1 tomato
- 1 tablespoon of oats
Preparation
Wash the tomato and cut it in half, then fill a teaspoon with its juice. Cook the oats and mix them with the yogurt and tomato juice. Mix well until you get a nice creamy texture, then apply the cream on the darkened areas on your skin. Let the cream work for 20 minutes before washing it off with warm water.
Use this mask 2-3 times per week for best results. It suits all skin types.
3. Milk, Lemon Juice, and Honey Mask
Lemon juice is loaded with vitamin C which has skin-lightening properties. Additionally, this powerful nutrient can also reduce the production of melanin, a natural pigment associated with a darker skin tone. By controlling the production of melanin, this mask will effectively lighten your skin tone.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon organic honey
- 1 teaspoon milk
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Preparation
It’s simple – mix the three ingredients well, then massage your skin with the mask. Leave it to work for no more than 20 minutes, and then wash your face nicely with warm water. For optimal results repeat the process every night before sleeping.
Best Suited For:
All skin types.
4. Pumpkin Mask
Pumpkins are full of skin-friendly nutrients including vitamins A and C as well as beta-carotene. Each of them can lighten your skin tone and solve the problem with dark underarms. All you need to do is make your own homemade pumpkin mask.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons homemade pumpkin puree
- ½ teaspoon organic honey
- ½ teaspoon milk
Preparation
To prepare the pumpkin puree, boil a few fresh pumpkin slices, and then blend them in a mixer. Now, mix it with the milk and honey and apply it on the darkened skin areas. Leave the paste on your skin for 20 minutes, then remove with warm water. Experts recommend using this mask a few times per week, ideally before going to bed.
Best Suited For:
All skin types.
5. Grapefruit Mask
Just like lemons (and all citrus fruits), grapefruits are full of vitamin C which can easily lighten your skin tone. The citric acid helps as well. Proteins found in egg whites will prevent numerous skin infections, making this DIY mask a real wonder for your skin.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 egg white
- 2 teaspoons Greek yogurt
Preparation
Mix the citrus juices and Greek yogurt in a bowl, then add the egg white and mix again until you get a paste. Keep the mask on your face for 15 minutes before washing it off with warm water. Use the grapefruit mask three times per week for best results.
Best Suited For:
Normal skin, greasy skin, combined skin.
6. Aloe Vera and Rice Flour Peeling
Aloe Vera gel is one of those natural remedies that can solve almost any skin problem. Thanks to the presence of antioxidants in the gel, it will help your skin heal and prevent infections. On the other hand, the rough texture of the rice flour will clean your pores and keep your skin smooth.
Ingredients
- Aloe Vera gel
- 2 tablespoons rice flour
Preparation
Mix the ingredients well, then apply the paste on your elbows and underarms. Leave it to work for a couple of minutes only, then wash it off with cold water. For best results repeat the process every night before sleeping.
Best Suited For:
All skin types.
