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sandalwood for skin whitening

Stop visiting expensive salons and start applying sandalwood for skin whitening and to control ailments. Unlike other home remedies, sandalwood has prominent importance in religious programs. You’re going to love its aromatic fragrance.

Skin whitening normally refers to a process of reducing melanin concentration over the skin to make it look bright.

Normally, people prefer chemical filled creams for this purpose. But, experts at WebMD.com say that use of cosmetic creams to lighten the skin may come with some risks.

So beauty experts decided to go back to natural remedies that have been used since ancient times. Even if you don’t have positive results with it, at least you don’t have to deal with serious side-effects like beauty creams. (Face cream may cause contact dermatitis)

Sandalwood oil or powder is filled with assorted nutrients that can enhance the healthy functioning of your skin. Mix with some rosewater and apply topically over the skin to obtain radiant spotless face.

Why Dark Spots Appear on Face?

Dark spots are not associated with any serious health issue, it’s a cosmetic concern. Initially, you must know that your skin got its color from a pigment known as melanin. External or internal factors like sunlight, smoking, chemical creams and hormonal imbalance lead to excess production of melanin at a particular spot. (source)

In some cases, these dark spots may disappear with time and nutritional diet. The problem persists when you don’t pay attention to your lifestyle. This is where an external remedy will come in handy.

Is Sandalwood Good for Skin Whitening?

Apart from the vitamins and minerals, I personally love its aroma. It lifts your mood and helps to get out of stress. Try it once on your face and you’re going to love forever.

Anti-tanning property: Vitamins in this mask helps to combat minor sunburns and skin tanning.
Anti-aging: Sandalwood helps to shrink the skin pores and prevent aging wrinkles.
Reduce complexion: When you mix sandalwood with other natural ingredients, then it helps to wipe impurities off the skin and improve complexion.
Relief from itching: Inflammation or itching triggers when your skin lacks necessary moisture. This natural remedy mixed with rosewater helps to hydrate your dry skin.
Controls oil and restrain acne: Excess oil secreted by your skin will be curbed by sandalwood powder. Ailments like acne and blackheads can be restrained by regular usage of this mask.
Assorted nutrients in sandalwood powder are able to treat eczema and psoriasis.
Vitamins residing in this home available ingredient can lighten the appearance of scars and dark sports.
Anti-inflammatory property of sandalwood mask can reduce swelling, inflammation and tingling sensation.
Exfoliating ability of this innate ingredient can make your skin soft and improve your skin texture.
Vitamin C and E have the ability to promote collagen production and fade wrinkles.
Topical application of this powder mixed with water will tighten your skin and make it look youthful.

And the list goes on… Now, let’s check recipes.

How to Use Sandalwood for Skin Whitening?

A simple recipe would be, mix required amount of sandalwood powder with water to make a thick paste-like consistency. Wash your face with water and apply the mask over the face evenly. Let it dry, and then rinse it off.

#1. Sandalwood, Gram Flour, and Rosewater

Those who yearn to have fairer skin must try this. For dry skin, you must replace sandalwood powder with sandalwood oil.

Exfoliating and cleansing ability of gram flour is essential to remove impurities of the skin.

Rose water is known to have hydrating, skin whitening and acne treating abilities.

Mix 1 tablespoon of sandalwood powder with 1 tablespoon of gram flour and 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder.
Add rosewater or distilled water to make a thick
If you’ve extremely dry skin, I recommend using sandalwood oil alone.

Cleanse your face with oatmeal face mask or warm water and pat dry. Apply the face mask evenly and let it dry naturally, then rinse it off with water.

I personally recommend applying rosehip oil or rosewater after treating with this face mask.

#2. Anti-tanning Face Mask (oily skin)

Lemon juice is packed with bleaching property that can reduce dark spots and make your skin radiant.

Vitamin in this juice will make your skin firm and reduce premature aging wrinkles.

Blend 2-3 drops of lemon juice in 1 tablespoon of sandalwood powder.
Exfoliate your face using gram flour face mask.
Bleaching property in lemon said to lighten your skin and sandalwood enhance skin tone.

Note: Limit the use of lemon juice if you’ve sensitive skin

#3. Sandalwood for Skin Lightening

Vitamin D, B6, and calcium residing in milk help to hydrate, promote collagen production and slow down aging.

B12 vitamin is known to reduce discoloration and selenium protect your skin from harmful UV rays.

Take 1 tablespoon of sandalwood powder in a bowl and mix required amount of milk.
Apply this thick paste over your face and rinse it off after 15-20 minutes.
Try this recipe 3 times in a week.

As mentioned above, apply natural moisturizer like jojoba oil or rosewater after face mask treatment.

Add this recipe to your face mask regimen and practice it regularly.

#4. Sandalwood Night Fairness Cream

You need curd, lemon juice, aloe gel and sandalwood powder for this recipe.

Prominent for moisturizing and healing abilities, aloe vera gel reduces excess production of sebum, inhibits melanin production and promotes collagen production.

Mix 2 tbsp of sandalwood powder with 2 spoons of curd, 2 tsp of lemon juice and 2 tbsp of aloe gel.
After mixing thoroughly, apply the mask on prewashed face.
Rinse it off after 15-20 minutes.

#5. Instant Glow with Sandalwood and Turmeric

Curcumin is an essential compound in turmeric powder, which is known to reduce melanin production and protects skin from UV rays.

Antibacterial property exhibited by this ingredient can treat skin ailments like acne, eczema, melasma, and psoriasis.

Mix 2 tbsp of milk with 1 tbsp of sandalwood powder and ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder.
Apply the mixed paste on your face in circular motion.
Allow the mask to dry naturally for 15 minutes.
Rinse it off with water.

#6. Skin Bleaching

You’ll need orange juice and sandalwood powder for this recipe.

Orange juice is renowned to have vitamin C that can promote collagen production. Vitamin A residing in this innate ingredient can improve blood flow and make your skin radiant.

Cleansing property of this citrus fruit can improve your skin texture and bleach your skin.

Mix 3 tbsp of orange juice with 2 tbsp of sandalwood powder.
Wash your face and pat dry with soft cloth.
Apply the mixed paste on your face and leave it to dry naturally.
Rinse it off with water and apply moisturizer to avoid dryness.

#7. Egg Yolk, Honey, and Sandalwood Powder

Benefits of honey need no explanation. Even religious scriptures and historical books extol its uses. Its application will not just make your skin radiant but treat chronic skin ailments.

Egg yolk is renowned to remove impurities and dead cells that leave your skin dark.

Add an egg yolk, honey and sandalwood powder in a bowl.
Mix thoroughly and add few drops of lavender essential oil.
Apply the paste on your face, around the neck and on hands.
Allow it to dry naturally for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with water.

Tips

A simpler version to obtain bright skin is to mix sandalwood powder with rosewater to make a thick paste. Apply the mask over prewashed face and rinse it off. To hydrate your skin, apply rosewater using a cotton ball.
Limit the use of lemon and other ingredients if you experience unusual signs.
Drink enough water and change your lifestyle for healthy skin.
Ingesting vitamin-rich food also helps your skin to glow.
These remedies aren’t backed with strong scientific evidence, but many beauty experts recommend them as they got positive results.
If you’re allergic to any of the ingredients listed above, then stop using them.

Did you ever try sandalwood powder for skin whitening?

Skin Whitening

How to Use Rice Water for Skin Whitening – 3 DIY Recipes

ByMoin Nex

rice water for skin whitening

I know you yearn to have an enticing face. But, beauty spas can’t fulfill your desire. Rice water for skin whitening is an inexpensive and effective remedy to enhance your natural beauty.

I adore natural skin care remedies, as they have more nutritional value and no side-effects.

On the other hand, cosmetic creams are filled with chemicals that may irritate your skin. Few beauty product companies claim to have natural ingredients, but they use refined or processed innate substances that have less nutritional value.

Hyperpigmentation, Dark Spots, and Dark Skin Complexion

Experts say that dark spots or hyperpigmentation are mainly due to repeated exposure to sun rays, hormonal imbalance, and other external factors.

Your skin gets its color from a pigment called melanin. External things like UV rays increase the production of melanocytes resulting in dark patches at different places.

Dailymail.co.uk, states that a study carried out with three women, one of them washed her face with rice water for about a month. Other two used beauty creams. After a month, the elasticity of the first women was better than two. (Source)

Does Rice Water Work for Skin Whitening?

The excellent thing about rice water is that it works for all skin types. It exfoliates impurities, hydrates your skin and enriches it with vitamins.

Natural remedies like rice water and rice flour protect your skin from harmful UV rays.
Exfoliating property of rice water wipes impurities and dead cells off the skin.
Rice water is full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidant agents that can help to lighten dark spots, fade aging wrinkles and remove sun spots.
Antioxidant activity helps to fight free radicals that can damage your cell membrane resulting in fine lines.
Rice water exhibits astringent activity, which helps to shrink ugly pores over the skin. This makes your skin look firm and young.
Inflammation caused by acne blemishes can be reduced using anti-inflammatory property residing in rice water.
Assorted nutrients in rice water tones your skin and make it smooth.
Rice water is packed with essential vitamins and minerals like ferulic acids, PABA, and allantoin that exhibit antioxidant activities.
Anti-inflammatory ability of this home available ingredient will soothe your irritated skin and reduce chronic skin ailments.

How to Use Rice Water for Skin Whitening?

The excellent thing about this beauty ingredient is that you can make it few minutes.

Wash your face with a cup of rice water and allow it to dry naturally for 15 minutes. That’s it.

Anyways, as beauty experts recommend blending other innate ingredients to make it more effective. Below listed are various recipes.

#1. Homemade Rice Water for Skin Lightening

Exceptional nutrients in this homemade toner penetrate deep into the skin and enhance its functioning.

Don’t expect results overnight; add it to your beauty regimen for about a month to see positive results.

Cleanse your face using rice flour face mask or washcloth, so that rice water can be easily absorbed by your skin.
Take a clean bowl and add a hand full of brown rice or white rice. To remove excess impurities, I recommend washing the rice once and draining the water.
Second time add water and run your fingers to clean the rice.
Let it be for 2-3 hours, the water now should look cloudy. Drain the water into another clean bowl.
Dip the cotton ball in rice water and rub it over the face. Else you can just splash the rice water on face repeatedly.
Don’t towel your face, leave it to dry naturally.

#2. Olive Oil and Rice Powder

Vitamin A and E housed in olive oil help to guard your skin against UV rays and improve skin complexion.

Lemon juice, which is prominent for its bleaching ability helps to lighten dark spots and make the skin radiant.

Ingredients:

Olive oil – 1 teaspoon
Lemon juice – 2 teaspoons
Essential oil – few drops
Rice powder – 2 tbsp

Procedure:

Mix all listed ingredients to form a smooth
Wash your face and pat dry.
Apply the mask evenly and allow it to dry naturally for 15-20 minutes.

This recipe will help you to treat skin ailments like acne.

#3. Coconut Milk and Rice Flour

Apart from being delicious, coconut milk will hydrate your skin and treats acne.

Vitamin C, E and B6 residing in this ingredient will help to improve skin texture and lighten the appearance of dark spots.

Mix 2 tablespoons of rice flour with 4 tbsp of coconut milk.
Apply obtained mask on prewashed face and leave it to dry naturally.
After 15 minutes, rinse it off with water.

Alternate Method

Another simple way is to dip a paper towel in rice water and gently pat it over the face. Lean on bed or sofa facing up.
Ask your partner to add some rice water on paper towel if needed and let it dry naturally. You can refrigerate excess rice water up till 4 days.
Add a pinch of turmeric if you’ve acne blemishes.

How to Make Rice Water at Home?

You don’t need to know how to cook, for this.

Put 2 to 3 tablespoons of white rice in a pan. Add 2 cups of distilled or tap water to it.
Boil for 20-30 minutes, till the water turns milky white.
Strain rice and collect its water in a bowl.
Allow the rice water to cool or refrigerate it.

Dip a cotton ball in this water and apply it over your face. Alternatively, you can wash your face with this water.

Apart from beautifying your skin, rice water can be used to tame your hair.

Wash your hair with this rice water and allow it to dry for few minutes after shampooing.

You can ingest this vitamin-rich water by mixing some salt.

Tips

Wear sunscreen cream while going out.
Stay away from products that are packed with chemical ingredients.
Ingredients that irritate your skin must be avoided.
Drink enough water and ingest vitamin-rich diet to improve your overall functioning of your skin.
Dark complexion isn’t a sin, so don’t get stressed.

As mentioned, repeat this process at least twice in a week. Ferulic acid is rice may irritate your skin, so it’s better to patch test before using it.

Interestingly, many cosmetic industries started incorporating rice into their products. As they increase the absorption rate of the skin.

Would you like to try this inexpensive skin toner?

Share your thoughts in comments about using rice water for skin whitening.

Natural Resource

15+ Amazing Uses of Alum for Skin, Acne and Skin Whitening

ByMoin Nex

uses of alum

The word alum reminds you of shaving cuts, however, benefits or alum uses aren’t just confined to men.

Antiseptic properties housed in alum combat razor burns and soothe them. Packed with essential nutrients you can use alum for acne and skin whitening.

Based on the chemical compounds there are different types of alum. But the one with potassium, aluminum, and sulfate (potassium alum) is commonly used in households.

You can get alum in blocks at a local store. Extensive uses of alum include purification of water, treating canker sores, acne, healing shaving cuts, reducing mouth odor and heal cracked heels.

What is Alum?

It is known as fitkari or phitkari in Hindi, patikaram in Tamil and patika in Telugu.

Alums are double sulfate salts and it’s a combination of various elements like potassium or ammonium.

Potassium alum is the most commonly available alum available in the market. Its scientific name is potassium aluminum sulfate.

15+ Amazing Benefits of Alum for Skin

Alum uses will blow your mind. You can use this chemical compound in your day to day life. Check out below listed benefits.

Don’t skip, read the article. 😉

#1. Alum for Acne

Acne is the most common skin disorder and it’s near to impossible to prevent them.

Experts hold hormonal imbalance, inflammation, and excess sebum to cause this skin ailment.

There are lots of home available remedies to treat pimples and reduce inflammation. With its antiseptic and cooling properties, alum powder can be used as a face mask to get rid of pimples.

Ingredients:

Alum powder – 1 teaspoon
Multani mitti – 2 teaspoons
Egg white

Directions to use alum for pimples:

Mix egg white, fuller’s earth (Multani mitti) with alum powder and add required amount of rose water.
Conduct a patch test before applying it over the face.
Wash your face with lukewarm water to open blocked skin pores.
Pat dry and apply the mixed face mask evenly.
Allow it to dry naturally for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with water.

#2. Alum for Wrinkles

Due to internal or external factors, your skin loses elasticity resulting in wrinkles and fine lines.

They spoil your appearance and show pre-aging signs. Renowned agents residing in alum block can help you in fading wrinkles.

How to use:

Wet alum blocks in water and rub it over prewashed face for few seconds.
Repeated use will tighten your skin and treat wrinkles.
Rinse it off with water and apply moisturizer.

#3. Alum for Cracked Heels

Cracked heels are common and are associated with the cosmetic problem. If not taken care, it may turn to a painful problem.

With dry thick skin cracked heels are accompanied by redness, itching, and inflammation. To restrain bleeding and relieve pain try alum block as a soothing remedy.

How to use:

Heat the alum block in a pan until you get a crumbly
Let it cool down and finely ground the mixture.
Mix the powdered alum with coconut oil and apply it over the cracked heels.
Regularly apply this paste on affected parts.

#4. Alum for Canker Sores

alum powder for canker sores
Unlike cold sores, canker sores are white or yellow colored patches bordered by the red area.

These painful ulcers appear on tongue, lips, throat and inside mouth.

Acidic food, vitamin deficiency, allergic reaction, hormones, smoking, emotional stress, injury, oral cancer and certain medication are held responsible for canker sores. (Source)

How to use:

Place small blocks of alum over canker sores.
If you can’t withstand it burning sensation, mix it with water and add a little salt to rinse the mouth.

#5. Alum for Eye Abscess

Abscess is caused by inflammation of hair follicles, injuries, punctures and due to blockage of sebaceous glands and sweat. Middle of the abscess is filled with pus and debris. This pink to red colored tender mass can’t be treated without removing the pus.

How to use:

Alum paste helps to burst the mass same day when applied.
Rub alum block on sandalwood by adding little water.
Collect the obtained paste in a bowl and apply topically over the abscess.

#6. Alum for Shaving Cuts

Alum block is commonly used to soothe minor injuries caused by a razor. This old-fashioned remedy used by barbers is packed with same identical ingredients that your shaving deodorants include.

How to use:

Dip it in water and start rubbing on shaved part for soothing effect. Salts packed in alum powder stops bleeding and tighten the skin pores. It has been used as aftershave remedy from centuries.

#7. Alum for Body Odor

When your body releases sweat, the food compounds in sweat attract bacteria which leave an unpleasant smell after feeding on these compounds.

Alum exhibits antiperspirant activity, better than store bought deodorants.

How to use:

Apply alum block on prewashed arms on alternate days. Antibacterial and antiseptic properties residing in alum will fight and restrain bacterial infection.

You can mix it with rose water and apply it underarms.

#8. Purifying Water

Yes, you can use this home available ingredient to purify water.

When added to water, it reacts with bicarbonate alkalinities residing in water to form a gelatinous precipitate. It attracts other fine particles towards the bottom of the container.

How to use:

Take some alum block with you when you’re out on a trip. Drop 1gm of powdered alum into muddy water, after few minutes you’ll see mud particles settle down and clear water comes up.

#9. Alum for Removing Hair

Hair acts as an insulator and protects your body. However, they also ruin your physical appearance.

Unwanted facial hair can be easily removed using alum and rose water.

Ingredients:

Alum powder – ½ teaspoon
Rose water – 2-3 tablespoons
Olive oil – few drops

Directions:

Mix alum powder and rose water. Use a spoon to completely dissolve alum.
Apply this lotion on your face or on unwanted hair.
Leave it for few minutes to dry and then again apply the lotion.
Repeat the process 3-4 times and then rinse it off using cotton or tissue paper.
Apply olive oil to moisturize after this face mask treatment.

#10. Use Alum to Remove Lice

Lice are a sign of bad hygiene. Nobody wants to be with a person who has lice.

Apart from hydrating your scalp with natural oils, you can use alum to get rid of this issue.

How to use:

Mix little-powdered alum with tea tree oil and water, apply it over scalp and rinse it off.
If you experience hair fall after using this remedy then limit the use of alum powder or reach your doctor.

#11. Alum Uses for Hemorrhoid

Hemorrhoid is a common health problem. In this condition, rectal veins get swollen.

Increase in anal pressure, sitting for long hours, diarrhea and lifting heavy objects are main causes of hemorrhoids.

Not sure if this remedy can completely treat piles.

But, to some extent, you can get relief (suggested by a doctor). Mix a small quantity of alum powder in lukewarm water taken in a tub and sit in for 5-10 minutes. Alum is good at treating hemorrhoids.

#12. To Rinse Gums and Mouth Odor

Mix a small quantity of alum in water and rinse in the mouth. Overdose can harm you.

#13. Alum for Skin Whitening

External and internal factors like impurities, excess sun exposure, certain creams, skin ailments and overproduction of melanin results in hyperpigmentation or dark spots.

Huge list of beauty creams that claim to improve your skin complexion includes chemical ingredients, which isn’t good for your skin.

Instead, home remedies are effective and inexpensive compared to cosmetic creams.

How to use:

Rub alum block over face alternate days to get rid of skin discoloration.
Or you can use it as face mask mixed with Multani mitt and water.

You can use alum to get rid of dark circles.

Mix 1 teaspoon of alum powder with 2 teaspoons of rose water.
Take a cotton ball and apply on dark circles.
Avoid eye contact, as it may burn your eyes.

#14. Use it in Bath

If your surroundings are unhygienic and impure, mix a small quantity of alum powder to bathtub to restrain the bacterial infection.

#15. Tightens the Vagina

Exceptional properties in alum block can tighten the vagina walls. But it’s not safe to use for a long time, as it may damage vaginal tissues and dry them.

I hope there are much more uses of alum for skin, acne, and health. But remember not to use it internally or in higher dosage.

Alum Powder for Athletes Foot

Antimicrobial ability packed in alum can effectively restrain bacterial infection and treat athlete’s foot.

Mix 2 teaspoons of alum powder with 4 tsp of rose water. Apply it on the affected part using a cotton ball. Allow it to dry naturally.

Or you can soak your feet in a tub of lukewarm water mixed with alum powder for 15 minutes.

Conclusion

Uses of alum include in the wool industry, as a dye fixative, purification of industrial waste, to dissolve steel tool bits, cosmetic industries, flame retardant, medicine, art and for culinary purposes.

Did I miss any uses of alum for skin or health? Share in comments.

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Skin Whitening

How to Use Green Tea for Skin Whitening – 7 Methods (No.2 is Best)

ByMoin Nex

green tea

With hectic work and pollution, your skin gets piled with impurities and dead cells. Here you’ll learn on how to use green tea for skin whitening.

Just a few days back I was discussing about uses green tea with my mom. As am writing on the same topic for quite some time, I started extolling its benefits for health and skin.

I recommended her to substitute her regular tea with this herbal tea, but she ignored.

We all knew that regular consumption of green tea can reduce weight and thwart free radicals. However, very few of us are aware of its cosmetic benefits.

Is Green Tea Good for Skin Whitening?

Natural ingredients aren’t associated with any health issue. But, if you’re hypersensitive to its ingredients, allergic reaction triggers.

Make sure you aren’t allergic to any of its ingredients.

Green tea is packed with a natural exfoliator Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins, which cleanse impurities off the skin.
Astringent activity of this herbal remedy will shrink large skin pores and help to fade dark spots.
US research states that polyphenol residing in herbal tea reduce peroxides, which makes the skin rough.
Antioxidant agents housed in the green tea restrain free radicals and avoid premature aging wrinkles.
Assorted vitamins and nutrients improve skin complexion by reducing melanin production and improves the elasticity of the skin.
Anti-inflammatory properties reduce acne inflammation and other skin ailments.
It also protects your skin from harmful UV rays and refrains bacterial infection.
Assorted properties in this herbal help to promote healthier skin.
A research conducted by the American Botanical Council states that regular consumption of green tea can reduce stress.
Antioxidants, flavonoids, and polyphenols residing in green tea help to boost your immune system and prevent skin ailments.

It has lots of benefits, take a sip in the morning and massage your skin regularly with its face mask.

How to Use Green Tea for Skin Whitening?

Drink regularly every day in the morning or massage your face with green tea face mask twice in a week.

I personally prefer honey with green tea instead of sugar. Both are natural ingredients with exceptional healing properties.

Below mentioned are different recipes that you can try depending on your skin type.

#1 Green Tea for Skin Complexion

As mentioned above, consumption and topical application of green tea can remove toxins from the body.

Skin rejuvenating property of this herbal tea can improve your skin complexion by removing excess sebum and impurities.

Lemon juice and honey, which are included in this recipe exhibit antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that are essential for healthy functioning of your skin.

Bleaching property of lemon juice can effectively reduce dark spots and make your skin radiant.

Take 2 tea bags of used green tea and add 2 tbsp of honey to it.
Mix 1 tsp of lemon juice with the mask and apply it over pre-washed
Allow it to dry naturally for 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off with water.
Repeat this simple process once or twice in a week.

#2 Green Tea Face Pack for Skin Whitening

Studies claim that topical application benefits the skin more than internal consumption, as it readily supplies essential vitamins to the layers of the skin directly.

Brew green tea with the required amount of water in a bowl. Let it cool for 15 minutes and add rice flour to it.
Mix raw honey to the paste and apply it over pre-washed After 15 minutes, dab with little water and remove the mask.
Before applying the face mask, it’s recommended to expose your face to steam or wash with lukewarm water.

#3 Green Tea Cubes

This excellent remedy is shared by a beauty blogger here. Brew green tea by adding tea bags to hot water.
Allow it cool down and pour the water in an ice Freeze over night to make ice cubes. That it’s, rub these ice cubes on the face to tone the skin.

#4 Green Tea for Face Whitening

Exfoliating process removes impurities and improves blood circulation. Place green tea bag in a 3 tablespoons of hot water.
After 10 minutes cut the tea bag and massage with tea particles on the skin. Optionally, you can add sugar to the mask. It will open clogged skin pores and shed dead cells.
Apply green face mask or rose water to shrink skin pores.

#5 Green Tea for Dark Circles

Astringent and antioxidant agents residing in green tea minimize the appearance of dark circles.

Vitamin K in this herbal tea helps to reduce eye bags and thus reduce dark circles. Topical application of this homemade face pack will shrink blood vessels and lighten the puffiness of eyes.

Refrigerate 2 green tea bags for 30 minutes.
Wash your face and pat dry.
Now place those chilled tea bags on your eyes and enjoy the cooling effect.
Repeat this process regularly.

#6 Turmeric and Green Tea for Skin Complexion

Turmeric is prominent for its skin whitening ability. Antibacterial and antiseptic properties exhibited by this home available spice can restrain skin ailments.

Assorted vitamins residing in turmeric are essential to lighten the appearance of dark spots, regulate melanin production and protect your skin from UV rays.

Mix 3 tbsp of curd, 1 tbsp of green tea and 1 pinch of turmeric powder.
Wash your face and apply this obtained mask evenly all over the skin.
After 15-20 minutes, rinse it off with water.

Note: Excess use of turmeric may leave yellow stains on your face.

#7 Drinking Green Tea for Skin Whitening

As mentioned above, internal consumption and topical application both ways are essential to obtain glowing skin.

Brew green tea by adding 1-2 teaspoons of green tea leaves to boiling water. Add sugar as a sweetener.

Antioxidant agents housed in the herbal tea not only helps to reduce weight and treat health ailments but can improve your physical appearance.

Replace your regular tea with green tea and add raw honey instead to sugar. It can be difficult first, but soon you’ll get addicted. 🙂

Important Tips

Don’t expect overnight results. Natural remedies may take time to show positive results, but they stay with you.
Studies state that stress can trigger skin ailments like acne and eczema. Calming ability of green tea can help you to reduce stress.
Don’t try all of these recipes. Choose one and add it to your beauty regimen.
Ingest vitamin rich diet and drink enough water to hydrate your skin internally.
Regular use of chemical included creams can remove natural elastin from your skin.
Wear sunscreen cream while going out to protect your skin from UV rays.
Ingredients that may irritate your skin must be avoided.

Did you ever use green tea for skin whitening? Share your own recipe in comments.

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Skin Whitening

How to Use Apple Cider Vinegar for Skin Whitening – 7 Methods

ByMoin Nex

Being the most exposed part of your body, pollutants and impurities pile over the skin. Here you’ll learn how to use apple cider vinegar for skin whitening.

Media promoted cosmetic facial cleansers include refined natural elements and chemical preservatives that may irritate your sensitive skin.

ACV is a natural remedy that can effectively cleanse your face and restrain bacterial infection. Other assorted nutrients in this ingredient can enhance the healthy functioning of your skin.

What Causes Hyperpigmentation, Dark Spots or Dark Complexion?

Melanin is the pigment responsible for your skin color.

Internal factors influence melanin production resulting in dark complexion or patches at various parts of your body.

Long exposure to sunlight, certain medications, pregnancy, skin ailments, hormonal changes and your diet are held responsible for skin discoloration.

Is Apple Cider Vinegar Good for Skin?

Packed with excellent nutrients, ACV is extensively used for culinary purposes. Medicinal properties of this remedy help to treat various ailments including acne, eczema, and psoriasis.

Acidic elements in ACV will help you to wipe the impurities off the face. These impurities if not removed will block your skin pores and lead to acne blemishes and dark spots.
Antioxidant properties eliminate free radicals that can damage cell membrane.
Acetic acid is the active ingredient in vinegar; it exhibits antimicrobial properties to kill a bacterial infection.
Glycol residing in ACV will make your skin clean and improve overall texture.
Alpha hydroxy acids in ACV will effectively shed dead cells over the skin.
Regular use of vinegar can reduce excess production of sebum and prevent pimples.
Vitamins and minerals housed in ACV will reduce aging wrinkles and make it glow naturally.
Helps to maintain pH level of the skin.

Note: It’s not recommended to directly apply the ACV on your face. Instead, dilute it with other ingredients and evenly massage over the face.

How to Use Apple Cider Vinegar for Skin Whitening?

There are varied ingredients which can be added to apple cider vinegar to make your skin lightening. Few of them are discussed below.

#1 Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey

Prominent for its humectant properties, honey locks moisture over the skin and protects it from harmful UV rays.

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant abilities of this innate ingredient guard your skin against irritants and lighten the appearance of wrinkles.

Vitamins and minerals in honey promote cell regeneration and improve your skin tone providing a natural glow.

Wash your face to remove impurities and dead cells.
Pat dry with a clean cloth.
Mix 2 tablespoons of honey with 1 tbsp of ACV.
Apply the mixture evenly and leave it to dry naturally for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse it off with water.
Repeat the process 2-3 times in a week.

#2 ACV and Baking Soda

Exfoliating ability of baking soda helps to remove excess oil and impurities from the skin.

Bleaching property of baking soda reduces the appearance of dark spots and makes your skin radiant.

Mix 2 tablespoons of ACV with 2 tbsp of baking soda.
Apply this obtained mask on pre-washed
After 10-15 minutes, rinse it off with water.
Excess use of baking soda may irritate your dry skin. Apply natural moisturizer after this recipe.

#3 Apple Cider Vinegar for Skin Lightening

Blend apple cider vinegar with an equal quantity of water. Dip cotton ball and wipe over the face to remove impurities. Leave the mask for 15-20 minutes then rinse it off.

You can also use steaming process by adding few drops of apple cider vinegar to hot water and expose your face towards the steam.

To use ACV as a spot treatment, dip a cotton ball in ACV solution and apply it on pimples.

#4 ACV and Aloe Vera

Known for its soothing properties, aloe gel is packed with 96 percent of water. Vitamins and minerals residing in this gel help to regulate melanin production and promote collagen production.

Take fresh aloe vera and peel its skin.
Mix the obtained gel with 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
Wash your face and pat dry.
Apply the mask evenly and leave it to dry naturally.
Rinse it off with cold water.

#5 Apple Cider Vinegar and Olive Oil

Vitamin A and E residing in olive oil protects your skin from UV rays and impurities.

Assorted nutrients in this innate ingredient regulate melanin production and improve your skin complexion.

Dilute 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with 1 tbsp of olive oil.
Mix thoroughly and apply it over pre-washed
Leave it to dry naturally for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse it off with water.

#6 Apple Cider Vinegar and Lemon Juice

Vitamin C housed in lemon juice lightens the appearance of dark spots from the face. Bleaching, antioxidants and antibacterial abilities of lemon reduce melanin production and cleanse your skin.

Mix ½ teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with lemon and honey.
You can add some water to dilute the solution.
Now apply the mask evenly on the face and leave it to dry for 15-20 minutes.

#7 Apple Cider Vinegar and Onion Juice

Flavonoids residing in onion exhibit vitamin C properties. Its antioxidant agents also help to improve your skin texture. Bleaching ability of onion juice can lighten the appearance of dark patches.

Mix required an amount of onion juice with 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar.
Apply the mixture on the face using a cotton
Leave it for 15 minutes.
Rinse it off with water.
Use this simple recipe twice in a week.

Bonus: Homemade ACV Drink

It’s important that you internally supply essential nutrients to your skin. Ingesting ACV will remove toxins and boost your immune system.

Don’t ingest ACV directly it damage tooth enamel and esophagus.

Mix 2 tablespoons of ACV with a glass of drinking water.
Stir well and consume it.
You can also add 1-2 teaspoon of raw honey to make it delicious.

Where to Buy Apple Cider Vinegar?

While taking ACV see for “mother of vinegar” on the bottle. This denotes the vinegar is organic and has all nutritional values. Other ingredients that you can mix with ACV are lavender oil, tea tree oil or coconut oil.

Buy it from a local store or from Amazon.

Tips

Ingredients that irritate your skin must be avoided.
Excess use of baking soda or lemon juice will make your skin sensitive towards sunlight.
Apart from applying this face mask, ingest vitamin rich diet and drink enough water.
Avoid stress, as researchers say that it triggers ailments.
Apply sunscreen cream while going out to protect your skin from UV rays.
Long exposure to computer screen also results in dark circles.

If you ever used apple cider vinegar for skin whitening, share your views in comments.

Skin Whitening

How to Use Cornstarch for Skin Whitening – 5 DIY Recipes

ByMoin Nex

Everyone desire to have lightened skin tone. But this can’t be achieved by media promoted beauty products. Here you’ll learn benefits of cornstarch for skin whitening.

Some external and internal factors influence melanin production resulting in hyperpigmentation.

Causes of Dark Skin Discoloration on the Face

Hormonal imbalance, excess exposure to sunlight, certain medication, tight clothes, few chemical included creams, facial hair removal, allergic reaction, and diet are held responsible for skin discoloration.

Is Cornstarch Good for Skin Whitening?

Derived from corn (maize), cornflour or cornstarch can be used to clean windows, polish furniture, silver, and remove ink stains and to get rid of shoe odor.

Corn flour for skin whitening is cheap yet effective home remedy, which you can make and use instantly.

Assorted properties in cornstarch made it an effective remedy for all skin disorders. Let’s dwell into its nutritional profile and check how it works for skin whitening.

Vitamin A packed in cornstarch fades dark/brown spots and lighten your skin tone.
Minerals like calcium and iron stimulate regeneration of new cells and help to maintain healthy functioning of the skin.
Extensive research carried out the claim that people with acne/pimples need to increase their zinc intake. Zinc packed in cornstarch can help you to reduce acne blemishes. You should consider using it internally and topically.
Corn flour is gifted with the superb quality of absorbing sebum, with which you can control excess oil secreted by your skin. Use it has a face mask on acne prone skin.
Dirt and impurities accumulated over the skin are main reason behind skin disorders. Corn flour face mask wipes out these impurities and makes your skin smooth and supple.
Vitamin C with its antioxidant agents fights free radicals that are damaging cell membrane. Along with this, it enhances skin texture and fades wrinkles.
It soothes minor sunburns and heals insect bites.
Vitamin B1 and B2 residing in this ingredient help to hydrate your skin and promotes healthy skin.
Bleaching effect of cornstarch is very helpful to eliminate dark patches and brown spots from your face.
Other vitamins & minerals residing in cornstarch will strive to nourish your skin and make it glow naturally. (1)

Note: Staying at home in summer is the best way to reduce hyperpigmentation. Along with these natural remedies, wear sunscreen or wide-hat while going out.

How to Use Cornstarch for Skin Whitening?

Apart from using it topically, I recommend to use it in your foods so that you can reap nutrients completely for your skin. Here is one of the delicious cornstarch recipes.

You can use it directly or add other ingredients to make it more effective.

Recommended: Wheat flour for skin lightening

#1. Cornstarch Face Mask for Exfoliating

The first thing that I recommend is to wipe off impurities accumulated over your face using cornstarch face mask. Fortunately, this particular face masks not just exfoliate but hydrates your skin and brings it to life.

Cornstarch – 1 tbsp
Grounded Oats – 1 tbsp
Coconut oil – 3 tbsp
Coffee powder – 1 tbsp

Wash your face and mix all ingredients in a bowl thoroughly. Pat dry and topically massage this face mask over the skin. You can apply it around the neck and underarms. Leave it to dry, bleaching property of cornstarch starts affecting on your skin making it glow.

Don’t expect instant results, regular use will show you positive signs. Include it in your beauty regimen.

#2. Papaya and Corn Flour for Skin Lightening

If you’ve dry skin, then include rose water and for oily skin, replace it with lemon juice.

Banana – few slices
Corn flour – 2 tbsp
Papaya – few slices
Rosewater for dry skin
Lemon juice for oily skin

Mix all the ingredients till you get a smooth paste-like consistency. Wash your face and topically apply the face mask. Leave it to dry naturally and rinse it off with water.

People with acne lesion can use this face mask to reduce inflammation and fade acne scars.

Also read: Papaya face mask recipe

#3. Cornstarch for Fairness

Corn flour – 1 tbsp
Lemon juice – 2 tbsp
Turmeric – 1 tbsp
Baking soda – 1 tbsp
Rosewater

According to me, this is the ultimate face mask for skin whitening, but ingredients in this mask may irritate your sensitive skin. Dry skin people are recommended to replace lemon juice and baking soda with raw honey.

Initially, cleanse the skin and pat dry. Mix listed ingredients in a clean bowl and apply it over the skin evenly. If you’ve acne blemishes, then use it as a spot treatment. Leave it to dry naturally and rinse it off with cool water.

Optionally, you can apply moisturizer after treating with cornstarch for skin whitening. Excess use of turmeric may leave yellow stains on your face, don’t worry they will fade in few hours.

#4. Honey and Cornstarch for Skin Whitening

Humectant, exfoliating and vitamins housed in raw honey can improve your skin complexion. Antioxidant agents help to reduce wrinkles and protect your skin from harmful UV rays.

Assorted nutrients exhibit skin brightening ability that helps to lighten the appearance of dark spots and scars.

Cornstarch – 2 tbsp
Honey – 1 tbsp
Milk – 3 tbsp
Brown sugar – 1 tsp (optional)

Mix all the listed ingredients in a bowl and apply it on pre-washed face. Leave it on the skin for 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off. (Source)

#5. Rice Powder and Corn Flour

Para aminobenzonic acid residing in rice powder acts as sunscreen and Allantoin present in it heal minor sunburn. Tyrosinase is a compound in rice powder that helps to regulate melanin production.

Corn flour – 2 tbsp
Rice powder – 2 tbsp
Honey – 1 tbsp
Milk – 3 tbsp

Mix corn flour and rice powder in a bowl. Also, add honey and milk to obtain paste like consistency.

Wash your face or cleanse it to remove impurities or dead cells. Pat dry with clean cloth and apply the face mask evenly in a circular motion. After 15 minutes, rinse it off with water.

Instead of mixing all these ingredients, just add some milk with cornstarch and apply it over the face.

Tips

While scrubbing, be gentle as it may irritate your sensitive skin.
Ingredients that irritate your skin must be avoided.
Before using it on the face, perform a patch
People with extremely dry skin must apply moisturizer after using this recipe.
Consume vitamin-rich diet and drink enough water to hydrate your skin internally.
Stay away from chemical-filled creams, as its regular use may strip natural moisture from your skin.
Remove makeup before going to sleep and apply rose water
Avoid stress, as researchers say that it can trigger ailments.

Did you ever use cornstarch for skin whitening? Please share your views in comments.

Skin Whitening

How to Use Gram Flour (Besan) for Skin Whitening – 15 Methods (No.5 Is Best)

ByMoin Nex

Gram flour or besan is renowned to treat acne, oily skin, pimples and improve skin complexion. Here you’ll learn on how to use gram flour for skin whitening.

Your skin gets its color from a pigment known as melanin. Extreme exposure to UV rays and other internal factors lead to excess production of this pigment resulting in dark spots.

Those who’re not aware of gram flour, it’s made from chickpeas (or Bengal gram). Brides in India and its neighboring countries use gram flour face pack traditionally. Renowned for its exfoliating property, gram flour along with other innate ingredients like turmeric, milk, and almonds are used as a body scrub.

Possible Reasons for a Dark Skin Discoloration on the Face

Excess exposure to sunlight, facial hair removal, hormonal changes, certain foods, medications and tight clothes are held responsible for dark skin complexion.

Apart from this, allergic reaction due to certain substances may leave your skin with dark patches. According to dermatologist radiation from laptops also result in hyperpigmentation.

Is Gram Flour Good for Skin Whitening

Alarming levels of dirt and chemical-filled creams make your skin dull. Apart from this, dead cells pile-up on your skin making it dry and prone to infection.

Though cosmetic exfoliators work to some extent, normally they either reap natural oil from skin or have short term results. Whereas natural ingredients have long lasting results and fortunately they’re inexpensive.

What are the benefits of besan for skin whitening?

Topical application of gram flour controls the excess secretion of sebum.
Assorted nutrients in this home available ingredient can lighten the appearance of dark spots.
Like mentioned above lots of impurities accumulated over the skin can be wiped off using gram flour face mask.
The alkalizing ability of besan helps to regulate pH level of your skin.
Regular use this face mask (recipe below) along with turmeric to treat acne, blackheads, and whiteheads.
Unmatched agents in gram flour unclog pores and tighten them.
Anti-aging properties help to reduce wrinkles and fine lines from your face.
Nutrients in this innate ingredient can help to reduce inflamed lesions and reduce scars.

As it removes dirt, it effectively fades dark spots and makes your skin whitening.

How to Use Gram Flour for Skin Whitening?

One of the easiest recipes is to mix besan with water and apply it over your skin. But, to make it more effective, beauty experts recommend blending other natural ingredients.

#1 Milk Cream and Gram Flour Face Mask

Lactic acid in milk cream enhances your skin complexion and soothes your dry skin. High concentration of vitamins and minerals in milk cream can improve your overall appearance.

Gram flour is enough to lighten your skin. But to make up your face mask effective, I recommend adding innate ingredients. One of them is discussed below.

Things you’ll need

Gram flour – 1 table spoon
Milk cream (malai in Hindi) – 1 table spoon
Raw honey – 1/2 tbsp
Lemon juice – few drops (limit its use, if you’ve sensitive skin)

Mix all listed ingredients in a clean bowl. Apply the face mask over pre-washed face. Let the assorted properties in gram flour face pack start affecting your skin. When it dries naturally, wipe off with cool water.

Initially use this face mask daily, and then apply it weekly once to do wonders.

#2 Almonds and Gram Flour Face Pack for Skin Whitening

It’s summer time and you need something natural, which can remove the tan effectively. Vitamin E and other antioxidants housed in almonds will thwart free radicals and tightens your skin.

Almonds – 4-6
Gram flour – 2 tbsp
Lemon juice – 2 drops
Raw milk – 1 tbsp

Soak almonds in water over night and peel its skin. Mix powdered almonds and gram flour with other listed ingredients. Wash your face and topically apply the mask over face evenly. Let it dry naturally (it may take 15-20 minutes), then rinse it off.

You can skip lemon and raw milk.

#3 Turmeric and Besan for Skin Whitening

Curcumin packed in turmeric has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, which can reduce acne lesions and stimulate fast healing. Free radicals residing in skin attack cell membrane and curcumin help you to fight them.

Turmeric powder – 1/4 tbsp
Gram flour – 2 tbsp
Raw milk – 2 tbsp

Thoroughly mix all the ingredients until you get a fine paste, initially wash your face and parts with acne scars. Now apply the face mask evenly over those scars. Don’t expect instant results, repeated application will face scars.

#4 Rose Water and Gram Flour

Phenylethanol packed in rose water exhibits astringent ability that helps to tighten your skin and shrink larger skin pores. Cleansing, moisturizing, healing and skin rejuvenating abilities residing in rose water are excellent for your skin.

Add 4 tablespoons of rose water in 2 tablespoons of gram flour.
Mix well and apply it over pre-washed
Leave the face pack to dry naturally for 15 minutes.
Rinse it off with water. Use this simple remedy 2-3 times in a week.

#5 Lemon Juice and Gram Flour for Skin Lightening

Bleaching and acidic properties residing in lemon juice are prominent to fade dark spots. Anti-bacterial ability residing in lemon juice can prevent ailments.

Mix 2 tablespoons of gram flour with the required amount of cucumber juice.
You can replace cucumber juice with water.
Also, add 4-5 drops of lemon juice.
Mix thoroughly and apply it on your skin after cleansing.
Allow the face mask to dry naturally for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with water.

#6 Sandalwood Powder and Besan

Renowned for its beauty benefits, sandalwood mask can reduce complexion, wrinkles and can treat chronic ailments like acne.

Take 1 tbsp of gram flour, 1 teaspoon of sandalwood powder and 2 tbsp of rose water.
Mix all listed ingredients thoroughly and apply it over pre-washed
Rinse it off with water after 15-20 minutes.

#7 Gram Flour and Fenugreek

Vitamin K residing in fenugreek seeds helps to reduce the appearance of dark spots, scars and stretch marks. Vitamin A and B1 fasten the healing process and improve healthy functioning of your skin.

Grind handful of fenugreek seeds after soaking it overnight in water.
Add 2 tablespoons of gram flour to the paste and also mix few drops of lemon juice to it.
Mix thoroughly and apply it on your face in circular motion.
Allow it dry naturally for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with water.

#8 Tomato and Besan for Skin Whitening

These two ingredients will not just reduce age or dark spots, but nutrients in tomato can make your skin firm and youthful.

Mash 1 ripe tomato into a paste.
Add 1 tablespoon of gram flour to the paste.
Cleanse your face with water and pat dry.
Apply the mixed mask on your skin and leave it to dry naturally for 15 minutes.
Rinse it off with water.

#9 Orange Peel and Gram Flour

Prominent for skin whitening properties, orange peel powder can be mixed in any of the natural ingredients. Assorted nutrients in this citrus fruit help to control excess sebum production and treat acne.

Add ½ tbsp of orange peel powder with 1 tbsp of gram flour.
Add ½ tablespoon of milk to form a smooth
Mix well to obtain thick paste like consistency.
Wash your face and pat dry with a clean cloth.
Apply the gram flour face pack for skin whitening.

#10 Rice Powder and Gram Flour

Para aminobenzonic acid present in rice powder acts as a sunscreen. Tyrosinase housed in rice powder inhibits melanin production and also promotes collagen production.

Take 2 tablespoons of gram flour and 1 tablespoon of rice powder.
Add milk or water to make a smooth
Apply this mask on pre-washed
Leave it to dry naturally for 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off.

#11 Egg White and Gram Flour

Nutrients in egg white help to remove impurities, tighten your skin firm and prevent ailments.

Add 1 egg white in 1-2 tbsp of gram flour.
Stir well to obtain smooth paste like consistency.
Wash your face and remove the moisture with a cloth.
Apply the mask and leave it to dry naturally for 15-20 minutes.

#12 Green Tea and Gram Flour Face Pack for Skin Whitening

Natural exfoliator packed in green tea helps to remove dead cells and other impurities from your skin. Astringent, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties and other vitamins residing in green tea can help to obtain radiant skin.

Brew green tea by adding 1 tea bag to hot water.
Mix 2 tbsp of gram flour with 1 tbsp of honey and 2-3 tbsp of green tea.
Apply this obtained face mask on your face and leave it to dry naturally for 15 minutes.

#13 Besan and Yogurt

Yogurt is packed with lactic acid which exhibits bleaching property. Apart from this, moisturizing, antibacterial and anti-aging abilities residing in this home available ingredient can’t be ignored.

Blend 1 tbsp of besan with 1 tbsp plain yogurt and mix well.
Apply the obtained paste on face, neck, underarms, and elbows.
Leave the mask for 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off with water.

#14 Gram Flour and Ghee

Warm some ghee and add 3 teaspoons of gram flour to it.
Mix well to form a thick
Wash your face and pat dry.
Apply the face mask and leave it to dry naturally for 15-20 minutes.

#15 Gram Flour and Olive Oil

Vitamin E and K exhibits antioxidant properties that thwart free radicals. Assorted vitamins and minerals housed in olive oil help to improve your skin complexion.

Mix required an amount of olive oil with 2 tablespoons of gram flour to obtain a thick
Cleanse your face and pat dry.
Apply this face mask evenly and rinse it off with water after 15-20 minutes.

Tips

Excess use of lemon juice can make your skin sensitive towards sunlight.
Apply moisturizer after this face mask treatment.
Ingredients that you’re allergic must be avoided.
Patch test before applying the face pack on your skin.
Wear sunscreen before going out.
Avoid stress, as it results in skin ailments.
Avoid spending long hours before computer screens.
Enrich your skin internally by consuming vitamin rich diet.
Drink enough water to hydrate your skin from the inside.

Gram flour for skin whitening works when you regularly use it. You’re free to add another natural ingredient, as far as you’re not allergic to that ingredient.

Skin Whitening

How to Use Aloe Vera for Hyperpigmentation – 7 DIY Recipes

ByMoin Nex

Melanin is a pigment, which is responsible for your skin color. Due to some external and internal factors melanin production increases resulting in dark spots. Here you’ll learn about benefits of aloe vera for hyperpigmentation.

What is Hyperpigmentation?

Melanocytes are responsible for producing melanin, which absorbs sunlight and protects your skin from harmful UV rays.

Damage to cells that produce melanin may result in excess or little melanin, which then paves the way for dark and white patches respectively. (1)

As mentioned above, sunlight, allergic reaction, certain medications, genetic, hormonal changes and skin ailments are held responsible for skin discoloration.

Pigmentation falls into three categories as mentioned below.

Brown spots (caused due to excess sunlight)
Melasma
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

Is Aloe Vera Good for Hyperpigmentation?

According to researchers aloe vera is packed with an enzyme that can treat dark spots and make your skin glow.

Excellent thing is, it’s damn easy to prepare aloe vera for hyperpigmentation. All you must do is peel its leaf and start rubbing over affected areas.

Prior to that let’s check its nutrients.

Study states that topical application of aloe gel can protect your skin from harmful UV rays.
Sticky nature of this home available gel will help to remove impurities and dead cells piled over the skin.
Gibberellins housed in aloe gel exhibits antibacterial and healing abilities, which help to fade the appearance of scars caused due to acne or eczema.
It’s rejuvenating property improves your skin texture.
Astringent agents housed in aloe vera cleanse your skin and shrink skin pores.
Glucomannan and gibberellins hormones present in aloe vera gel exhibit anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Also, they promote collagen production.
Its ability to absorb excess sebum over the skin helps to prevent clogging of skin pores.
Glycol-protein reduces inflammation associated skin ailments.
Antioxidant agents present in the gel help to reduce wrinkles, fine lines and restrain free radicals.
Apart from that it also improves blood circulation and stimulates cell regeneration.
Study also states that aloe vera gel binds moisture on the skin and nutrients in it promotes elastin production.

How to Use Aloe Vera for Hyperpigmentation?

To reap the nutritional benefits of aloe, cosmetic industries started manufacturing aloe vera gel; we don’t recommend these products because of the refined process they use. Take fresh aloe leaf and start topically rubbing over your skin. You can also make aloe vera face mask to apply on face.

Below mentioned are different recipes, go with the one that goes well with your skin.

#1 Aloe Vera and Seaweed

Packed with anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and cleansing abilities, seaweed is gaining some serious kudos in the cosmetic world.

B-complex vitamins residing in this marine extract can lighten the appearance of dark spots and improve your skin complexion.

Extract the seaweed juice from a small portion of fatty stems.
Mix 1 tablespoon of seaweed with 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel and ½ tablespoon of raw honey.
Mix thoroughly and apply the mask on pre-washed
Leave it to dry naturally for 20 minutes and then rinse it off with water.

#2 Honey and Aloe Vera Gel for Hyperpigmentation

Manuka honey is prominent for hydrating, cleansing, anti-inflammatory and healing abilities.

Peel the thick green skin of aloe vera leaf from all sides to obtain gel like substance.
Now wash your face or skin and smoothly rub aloe gel over pigmented skin at night and rinse it off with water in the morning.
Alternatively, mix 2 tbsp of blended aloe gel with 2 tbsp of manuka honey and apply over affected area. Repeat this process regularly.

#3 Aloe Vera and Apple Cider Vinegar

Alpha-hydroxy acids present in ACV helps in skin rejuvenating, exfoliation and to treat skin ailments. Glycol present in ACV can cleanse your skin and improve your skin texture.

Dilute 1 tablespoon of ACV with water.
Also, add 1 tablespoon of aloe gel and mix thoroughly.
Wash your face and pat dry using a soft cloth.
Apply the mask on your skin and rinse it off after 20 minutes.

#4 Aloe Vera Toner

This DIY recipe helps to cleanse dead cells, protect your skin from UV rays and also prevent pigmentation.

Prepare 1 cup of green tea by boiling water and by adding 2 tea bags.
Add 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel to prepared green tea and mix thoroughly.
Apply this toner on your face using a cotton ball.
Repeat this simple process regularly till you see positive results.
Optionally, you can also add rose water and lemon juice to above toner.

#5 Aloe Vera Gel and Tea Tree Oil

Nutrients in tea tree essential oil help to lighten the appearance of dark spots, acne scars and improve complexion.

Add few drops of tea tree EO with 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel.
Mix thoroughly and apply it over pre-washed
Rinse it off after 15-20 minutes with water.

Note: If you’re allergic to any of these ingredients then avoid mixing and just use aloe vera gel.

#6 Aloe Vera and Turmeric for Skin Hyperpigmentation

Prominent for its skin whitening properties, turmeric powder is packed with assorted nutrients. It exhibits antibacterial, antiseptic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Mix 2 teaspoon of aloe vera gel with 1 teaspoon of gram flour and ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder.
Mix thoroughly and apply it on pre-washed
Rinse it off with water after 15-20 minutes.

#7 Consumption of Aloe Vera Gel

Vitamins and minerals packed in aloe vera gel can benefit your overall health and skin. Mix this sticky gel with orange juice and drink it twice in a week.

Vitamin A, E, B, zinc, niacin and other nutrients in it help to thwart radicals and toxins inside your body that may damage your cell membrane.

Aloe Vera for Skin Whitening – Does it Work?

First, what is skin whitening?

It’s a simple process to remove higher concentration of melanin and provide even skin complexion, also known as skin lightening or skin bleaching. Most people turn to chemical ingredients when they hear about this process. Yes, there are many pricey products, which has no or minimum side-effects with an excellent effect over the skin. But, if you’re like those who’d like to pamper your skin and use natural remedies, then aloe vera stands first in the aisle.

Secret nutritional profile of aloe vera includes Lignin that hydrates your skin, anthraquinone, and amino acids, which helps to shed dead cells and enhances regeneration of new cells. It easily gets absorbed by your skin as soon as you apply it. (2)

It’s anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties keeps skin allergies at bay. Antioxidant agents housed in aloe gel tightens the skin, thwarts free radicals and reduces premature aging signs.

How to Use Aloe Vera for Skin Whitening?

Topically apply aloe vera face mask regularly.
Alternatively, you can directly peel the fresh aloe leaf and smoothly rub over face or skin.
Other natural ingredients like cucumber or honey can be added to blended aloe gel.
Many people are not aware of this but you can consume aloe vera gel, directly swallow the gel or blend it with any citrus fruit juice. This way it’s beneficial for both health and skin.

Conclusion

Assorted properties in aloe vera gel can treat chronic skin diseases. Antioxidant and anti bacterial agents packed in aloe gel are enough to make your skin radiant and supple. Directly apply the fresh gel over affected area or make your own face mask. Regular application is important for fast recovery.

Did you ever use aloe vera gel for hyperpigmentation? Share your experience with us.