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Want blemish free clear complexion? You can use these recipes to fade acne scars, blemishes, age spots and sunburnt skin.These Recipes work as a Natural Bleach and Lighten your Complexion by fading these scars and blemishes.
Here are some Homemade Skin Brightening Recipes.
1.Yogurt and Orange Juice
Mix Yogurt and Orange Juice, apply on your face and rinse off after 15 min . Do this everyday for one month.
2. Honey and Lemon Juice
Mix equal parts of Honey and Lemon Juice and apply on your face. Rinse off after 15 min. Do this everyday for one month.
3.Cucumber and Lemon Juice
Mix equal parts of Cucumber Juice and Lemon Juice and apply on your face. Rinse off after 15 min. Do this everyday for one month. Reuce it to twice a week and increase the amount of honey, yogurt or cucumber if you think your skin is too sensitive to handle Lemon and Orange.
After one month you can repeat the same thing once or twice a week.
Note: Lemon and Orange Juice might irritate your skin if you have a sensitive skin so make sure you use more Yogurt and only 5-6 drops Lemon. Lemon and Orange also make your skin Photo sensitive which means your skin can easily tan if exposed to sun so make sure you avoid Harsh Sun Rays and use Sunscreen Cream or Lotion all the time.
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I am definitely going to try the honey and limon juice recipe!
dus dis all actuli work? hpe so and thnkkkksss.. xx .. ooh.. dnt u think everyday for one month is bad for your skin because it can remove your natural oils? thats what my mum says anyway.. thanks alot
Yes, these are tried and true beauty recipes. You definitely have to moisturize the skin well after applying the pack.Its absolutely safe. If your skin still feels dry then you can do it thrice a week.
okay i hav 3 questions…
1) Can u use these on your whole body?
2) Can u use these more than 3 times a week?
3) How long does it take to show results?
1.Yes, you can use it on your whole body.
2. Yes, you can use it everyday for a month (if your skin doesn’t feel dry ). Or else stick to 3 days a week.
3. It should show results in one month if you apply it daily. Again, it depends on each skin type but you can feel the difference in one month.
wow! thank you for ur answers.. this site is awsum!!! =)
hey, thanks 4 the tips. Can u plz tell me which of these is most effective?
do these work if i wash my face w/ regular soap and use clenser after i do it?
can i use artificial lemon juice?
Artificial Lemon Juice contains preservatives, artificial flavors and colors which may harm your skin so always go for Fresh Ingredients.
Can i use lime juice instead of lemon juice?
Yes, you can use Lime Juice instead of Lemon Juice
Is this safe for darker skin?
Yes, it is absolutely safe.
Hey these recipes look pretty promising, but how do these ingredients work? What makes them have whitening properties?
Like, why is yogurt and orange put together in a seperate recipe from lemon juice and honey?
Thank you, and thanks for setting up this awesome blog (that I now find myself visiting pretty often ^_^)
Hi Huiro,
Thanks for the nice words.
Lemme answer your questions. Yogurt is a wonderful base for any skin whitening facial mask or scrub because Yogurt is rich in lactic acid and live bacteria(healthy bacteria) which help lighten complexion.
Yogurt can be mixed with lemon juice or orange juice, there’s no problem. I listed 2-3 recipes so that people can choose any one from the list.
Lemon is rich in Vitamin C which is again a common ingredient used in skin lightening creams.
Wow, thanks, I’ll keep that in mind!
what kind of yogurt do i have to use???
Plain, Fresh Yogurt. Don’t use flavored ones.
mmm actually i have a stupid question … that lemon or orange juice contains water and sugar ??? the normal juice we drink … and if so how many lemons or oranges shall i use in the juice
Hi Sara, you have to use fresh lemon/orange juice, not the canned one. You can use 5-6 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon/orange juice.
wow. great recipes. I am wondering just how much yogurt to put in. Since the recipe says putting in 5-6 tbsp of lemon/orange. Do I do the same thing with yogurt?
Yes you can:) There’s no exact measurement, I always mix them in such a way that its easy to apply.
I was wondering, can plain cold cream be used as a base in any of these recipes?
Hi Kristina, I would advise you not to mix any chemical(creams contain preservatives and other chemicals) with these recipes. If you want you can add other antural ingredients like oatmeal, almond meal etc.
Hi! Great website! I think I’m going to try to use honey and lemon juice. Just what kind of honey should I use? Do you have any suggestions? And will these recipes help to reduce dark spots too?
Hi Rennie,
You can use any Organic Honey. These recipes lighten dark spots too.
Hi..I really find this site great!!..I have tried lemon and cucumber..i see some normal peelings of my skin..but i feel some painful parts when applying.how’s that?..Would that mean my skin has thinner layers than others..that it easily get scratched??..pls let me knw..thanks u so much and more power..il be glad to hear from u ASAP!
Maybe your skin is allergic to citrus fruits. Mix 2 parts of cucumber juice and one part of lemon juice and see if it still burns. If it still burns then don’t use citrus fruits instead of that use honey, yogurt and cucumber.
Will any of this recipes work for me? I’m african. Thanks!
Hi Nosihle, these recipes can give you 2 shades lighter than the actual skin color and make your skin radiant.
Hi ,
I just wanted to check if i can use yogurt or honey on my skin as i have an oily skin. I dont want to get back my pimples !!!!.
Honey and Yogurt are good for Oily/Acne prone Skin.
hey i heard dat yoghut make facial hair grow faster.. is dat tru???
No, its not true. In fact, Yogurt is used in Facial Hair Removal recipes.
First, thank you for this wonderful information!!
I actually have a few questions…
I understand from reading the comments that I can use this all over my body, but for the darker parts of the body, should I apply that more often?
Is it alright to use a plain yogurt found in the store? As well as a 100% orange juice, such as Tropicana, Florida’s Natural, Simply Orange, etc..?
I heard that coconut milk and pineapple juice also works [from my mom]…so would you suggest using that for the whole body?
My last question…
I believe this would dry my skin, so I think my procedure would be apply, shower, and then apply lotion. Would that be fine?
Sorry for so many questions.
But thank you in advance!!!
Hi Ashley,
Welcome to my Blog:)
Here are the answers-
Don’t apply it too often. For body every alternate day is fine.
No, you should never use commercial canned, bottled or Tetrapacked Juice. Always use fresh oranges or lemons for your recipes.
Plain yogurt found in a departmental store is fine.
Yes, Pineapple juice and Coconut Milk are good skin lighteners.You can use it on your body too. But make sure you mix something with pineapple because pineapple alone can sting your skin.
I would suggest you shower, apply one of these packs, rinse and apply your lotion.
No problem, if you have any doubt please feel free to ask me. I would be more than happy to help you:)
Is it advisable to use any of the recommended products on dry / sensitive skin?
You can use honey, cucumber and yogurt even on sensitive skin. Avoid lemon and orange if your skin is very sensitive.
Hello again~!
Thanks for answering my questions [though I have more again...]
I posted a comment earlier, but I guess it didn’t send?
I did try the yogurt and orange juice, but it didn’t dry my skin in anyway. But the smell of yogurt kind of gets to me… I also had a lot left over, so do you think it’s ok to use half an orange and put the other half in the fridge to use for later?
Also, I can’t use coconut milk or pineapple juice from a can? If I could use the coconut milk from a can though, then could I use orange juice instead of pineapple?
Thanks again for all your help!
Hi Ashley, Good to hear that it worked for u without drying ur skin. You can store the leftover for up to 3 days. You can use orange juice instead of pineapple juice but I would not suggest you to use canned products.
how many tbsp of yogurt can i use with the lemon juice
Hi Tuni, you can use equal parts of lemon juice and yogurt but if you have very sensitive skin you can use 2 parts of yogurt and one part of lemon juice.
Hello thanks for these awesome recipes, just wanted to ask you that is it true that lemon can actually increase your tan when you are exposed in the sun, I’ve read a few things on the internet and people say that applying lemon and going out in the sun will give you a more tan than just going out in the sun without applying anything. I think this is a stupid question but i think I am a little paranoid lol, ohh and one more other thing i have really dark skin so do you think it will take more longer than a month to show good results? thanks again :^)
Hi Vinnie, This is not a stupid question, whatever you have heard or written is very true. Citrus fruits tend to make your skin photo sensitive so when you step out in the sun your skin tans easily. Its always better to avoid harsh rays and use a good quality sunscreen to be on the safer side.
It might take a little longer but you will get a positive result:)
Hey Leon, thanks heaps for answering my other question, i wanted to ask u one more other thing, i play a lot of outdoor sports so im in the sun for long periods of time, i do use sunscreen, ive been applying the lemon and yogurt recipe and as u said that citrus fruits make your skin tan easily if u step out in the sun, so do u reckon i should use another recipe that doesn’t contain citrus fruits or stick with the recipe im using currently and apply heaps of sunscreen when im out in the sun?
Hey Vinnie, if you are outdoor most of the time then its better you avoid Citrus fruits or anything that contains Alpha Hydroxy Acids. You can use honey and cucumber instead. Hope it helps:)
Where can I get the fresh plain yogurt ,what store
I mix yogurt and orange and my face became very dry what can I do
Nowal, you can buy it from any health food store.
Tuni, you need to keep ur skin hydrated all the time because orange tends to make your skin dry.You can add some honey to the orange and yogurt mix, honey is a wonderful moisturizer. Follow up with ur regular moisturizer.
If I mix honey yogurt and lemon is that okay
Yes, thats fine
Hi, I have a question. Since I know that using citrus fruits like lemons will make my skin more vulnerable to tan while in the sun, how long does it take for my skin to return to not tanning as easily (referring to before I used the lemon mask)? Sorry, my questions kinda confusing but thanks in advance!
If you discontinue using lemon it might take around a week’s time for your skin to return to its normal condition.
What kind of yogurt???? I am sorry bother you,
please help
Hi Ani, You can use plain yogurt which is easily available at any health food store.
hi.
i have a quick question..i have black dots on my legs..can this recipe help it remove those black spots?
Thanks so much..This site is greatt !!
and where can i find an organic honey?
Hi Julie, If its a birthmark it won’t go but if its just a tan or pigmentation it will lighten.
You can buy organic honey at any health food store.
hey…i have uneven colour on my face…can you recommend me any homemade facial mask to make it even and lighten it? THANKS
Hi Julie, you can use cucumber and honey or lemon juice and honey to even out complexion.
Hey Leon, which one of the recipes would recommend that would work the best?
Hey Katrina, All of these work well but lemon works a bit faster. Be careful not to step out without sunscreen if u r using lemon because it makes ur skin photo sensitive.
Hi Leon, i love your site !
Found so much genuine information. The problem i face is that i’ve a sensitive skin and very allergic to sun. Ive lot of tan all over my body. What can i do to get back my color. What will you recommend me.
Hi MDivyas, thanks for the nice words:) You can try walnut and tomato paste to get rid of tan, don’t use lemon if your skin is sensitive as it can make it red. Mix equal parts of powdered walnut and fresh tomato paste and apply all over the tan and rinse off after 20 minutes. Do this everyday for fifteen days, and after that you can use it once or twice a week until the tan fades completely. Also make sure you use good sunscreen while going out. Hope it helps:)
hey i have very itchy and dry skin..do u think its safe for me to use lemon juice on my face..and leave it overnight???…because even though my face is dry and sensitive i have a lot of pimples and acne marks as well…please reply asap =(..so desparet.thanksss
PS: any suggestions for removing acne overnight??
Hey Julie, Do not use lemon if you have sensitive skin, it makes your skin red and itchy(if you use it neat). No one should leave any facial mask overnight and lemon is a big no no.
If you are using only specific spots u might use nutmeg powder and honey but make sure you don’t use it around your eyes, just dab some on the scars or fresh pimples and rinse off after 20 minutes or leave it overnight but it’ll be too drying.
Hi Leon, I heard that avacado and yogurt also works. I tried it yesterday before I found your site.Great Site. Does Avocado and yogurt work? Is that as good as the receipts you mentioned above.
Thanks,
Hi Nadia, Avocado is a good source of Vitamin E and Glutathione, potent antioxidants so when combined with other effective ingredients it might help in lightening ur complexion.
what can i use as an alternative for yogurt
Hi! I know that applying citrus fruits to your skin will make your skin photo sensitive but is the effect permanent or will it go anyway once I stop applying citrus fruits?
Hi Emmily, the effect is temporary. Its actually 72 hours but its better to avoid harsh sun rays all the time.
Lovelly, you can use Honey instead of Yogurt.
Hi Leon,
when is the best time to apply the recipe? Like in my case, im working 8am to 6pm, so would it be ok to apply it at night before going to sleep?
Hi Ann, you can use it in the evening once you are back from work. Yes you can also apply it before going to bed but make sure you rinse it off and follow with your night cream.
hi i wanted to know the best time to apply the lemon juice and honay reciepe
thanks
hi i wanted to know the best time to apply the lemon and honey recipe and i also wanted to know how much spoons of honey do i have to put please
thankyou
hi Leon!
im addicted to ur site now!! i hav a question im out in the sun a lot in the summer so can i use cucumber and honey and if yes in how much quantities?? and in the autumn/winter im not out in the sun so can i use the ones with the lemon juice or will it have the effect of making me tan easily also ?? and does it also take a month for the cucumber juice and honey to work or not ? 1 more does the honey have to be orgainic??
IM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SORRY THEY ARE A LOT OF QUESTIONS BUT I NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED THE ANSWERS!!!!!!!
Will it still work if I use clemintines instead of oranges?
can you use clementines instead of oranges
Yes Alice, you can.
hi leon, great info. can i use yogurt from soy milk
can i also mix equal parts of cucumber, avocado and yogurt?
Hi Cecilia, yes you can use soy yogurt. Yeah you can mix cucumber, yogurt and avocado, its a lovely mask.
hi i was wondering if after i do this one month n my skin gets lighter will mmy skin get back or not? so what im saying is thta if i will have to keep on using this for the rest of my life or just till it gets better?? help
nice blog
Hi Alejandra,
You have to use it religiously for the first few days or weeks and later you can just use it once a week.
Hello, can I use calamansi juice instead of lemon???
Sharon, you can use Calamansi
Fantastic enjoyable article. I’ll add it to my list now. Thanks for sharing !
hi can any of these recipes atleast help lighten a birthmark?
Dani, sorry, it won’t
Hi,can ia use yogurt and lemon instead of orange juice?Do i need to use sunscreen even without sun?thanks
Yes you can use Yogurt and Lemon. You must apply sunscreen everyday whether its sunny or not. UV Rays are present all year around even on cloudy days.
i hope this will work. cuz i am african american girl and my face is dark compared to the rest of my body
What kind of yogurt would you have to use to mix with the orange juice?
Plain Yogurt
I did the lemon and honey facial, I did it twice a day for the very first time I applied it at night and than got tiny bubbles around my whole face. Should I keep using t or what would you recommend is another fast working DIY treatment.
Please respond
If I have acne, will it be appropriate to use lemon juice?
Samantha, you can use it if you don’t have a very sensitive skin.
I have read recently that tumeric mixed with natural yogurt works wonders as well. The only caution when using tumeric is that you may only use it once a week AND must rise well. You might look like an umpa lumpa for a few hours after using it due to the color of the spice so try usung it during the weekends.