Some women are born with naturally fair complexions, while others are born with darker skin. While there is nothing wrong with having darker complexions, some women still wish to have that fair skin that some of their counterparts have. Some women go so far as to have injections and chemical peels to help them get that fair look they want. However, you can actually lighten your skin tone without doing these.

Remedies For Dark Skin

• Take the juice of two lemons, two large and thin slices of potato (peeled), few slices of peeled cucumber, juice extracted from any citrus fruit like orange, grapefruit etc, and lastly, four tablespoon of gram flour. Blend and mash these ingredients together and add about teaspoons of sugar and a similar amount of salt and store the mixture. Daily apply about one teaspoon of this mixture for about 10 minutes for about a month to get rid of Dark Skin. Do not over do this natural remedy in case of dry or damaged skin.
• Make a paste of dried and powdered orange peels and milk. Regularly applying this natural bleach for about 20 to 25 minutes per day is one of the most widely used natural home remedies for dark skin. Simply applying orange or tangerine juice is also beneficial.
• Mix two tablespoon corn flour, one teaspoon of almond oil and a few drops of lemon juice and use this mixture as an effective homemade bleach to lighten the skin color.
• Applying a mixture of egg whites and honey is a bit messy yet effective remdy for lightening skin naturally, especially in case of tanned oily skin. A combination of egg whites, lemon juice and grapes works well to improve the color of oily skin.
• Prepare a mixture of coconut milk and pineapple juice and apply it on the skin for about 15 to 20 minutes regularly to achieve whitening of skin.
• A mixture of one teaspoon of fresh cream and a pinch of turmeric can be applied on the face for the treatment of Dark Skin. Simply washing the face with milk also serves as one of the most successful home remedies for Dark Skin.
• Mix one teaspoon of lemon juice and the same amount of baby oil and use it as a natural bleach to reduce the dark coloration of skin.
• Applying a mixture of cucumber juice, potato juice and tomato juice is one of the most effective natural home remedies for getting fair. These juices can be applied individually too. Thin slices of potato can also be applied on skin to lighten darkened skin.
• Add four tablespoons of buttermilk in two teaspoons of tomato juice and apply on the skin. Regular use of this home remedy is valuable in Dark Skin treatment.
• Two to three drops of lime juice mixed with a grated tomato can be applied on the skin for about 20 minutes two times a day for at least 20 days to lighten skin color.
• Applying freshly extracted carrot juice is a tried and tested remedy for dark skin, especially for blemishes and pigmentation.
• A mixture of lemon juice and honey is also considered a popular dark skin cure. Some barley powder can also be added to this bleach to make a paste.
• Lemon and cucumber juice can also help in the home treatment for dark skin. A little bit of turmeric or a few drops of rose water can also be added to this mixture to enhance the results.
• Take half a teaspoon of olive oil, half a teaspoon of milk, one teaspoon of gram flour, a few drops of lime juice and about a pinch of turmeric powder. Mix these ingredients and apply the mixture for about 30 minutes. This is an effective therapeutic home remedy to lighten dark skin naturally.
• Take two tablespoons of oatmeal, one tablespoon of yogurt, one teaspoon of olive oil and some lemon juice. Mix these ingredients to form a paste and apply on the skin to make heal this problem.
• Soak about four almonds in water over night. In the morning, grind these almonds along with some milk to make a paste. Apply this mixture for about 15 minutes and follow this remdy for about 2 weeks to achieve desired results. This is one of the oldest natural home remedies for dark skin.
• Take some honey, yogurt, milk and crushed sesame seeds and make a paste of these ingredients. This is also beneficial home cure for improving complexion of oily skin.
• A combination of lemon juice, tomato juice and cucumber juice mixed in sandalwood powder serves as an excellent natural treatment for dark skin.
• Honey and lemon juice can also be combined with almond oil and milk powder to make a paste for curing Dark Skin.
• Add some mint leaves in two cups of water and bring to boil. Then, cool and strain the mixture and squeeze a lemon’s juice in it. Apply this natural home bleach regularly to get rid of dark skin.
• A mixture of cucumber juice and honey can be applied on dry skin for getting rid of dark skin.
• An important tip in this regard would be to carry out a patch test before going ahead with any remedy that seems doubtful as different types of skin respond differently to certain strong ingredients.