We all dream of perfect skin and perfect skin tone. As our lifestyle and our exposure to environmental factors make it a dream that seems excessive.

Do not worry! We have penned down-home remedies that can help you get the perfect skin tone and leave your skin healthy and nourished. Have a look- how to use these different remedies.

Lemon

 

Vitamin C is the main nutrient of lemon and is known to exhibit anti-pigmentary effects. This can help remove blemishes or spots on the face and neck.

You will need to

Ripe lemons

Cotton cushion

What you have to do

Squeeze the ripe lemon juice into a bowl.

With a cotton pad, apply lemon juice on the face and neck.

Leave it on your face for at least 15 minutes before washing it.

How often should you do this?

Do this twice a week.

Caution: Perform a correction test before trying this remedy, as lemon juice can cause irritation. Also, apply sunscreen before going out, as lemon juice can make your skin photosensitive.

Honey

Honey consists of alpha-hydroxy acids and other bioactive compounds that help reduce the effects of excessive pigmentation on the skin, thus reducing the appearance of dark spots.

You will need to

1 teaspoon honey

1 ripe lemon

What you have to do

Pour the juice of a ripe lemon in a bowl.

To do this, add honey and mix well.

Apply on the face and neck.

Wash with running water.

How often should you do this?

Repeat this twice a week for best results.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera has aloin, a bioactive compound that has an inhibitory effect on the synthesis of melanin. It helps to improve the tone of your skin and give it a natural shine.

You will need to

1 tablespoon fresh aloe vera gel

1 teaspoon brown sugar

What you have to do

Remove the gel from the aloe vera leaf.

Mix the brown sugar to the gel.

Apply this to the face and neck.

Wash your face well with water.

How often should you do this?

Repeat twice a week.

Yogurt

 

Yogurt is used as a medicine to eliminate excessive pigment. It is loaded in a bioactive compound that can effectively reduce dark spots and other signs of pigmentation.

You will need to

1/2 cup fresh yogurt

1-2 teaspoons honey

What you have to do

Add honey to half a glass of yogurt.

Put on the face pack to neck and face.

Leave it on for about 20 minutes before rinsing it with water.

How often should you do this?

Try it at least twice a week to see a visible change.

Cucumber

Cucumber consists of cucurbitacin D and 23, 24-dihydro cucurbitacin D. These compositions can lower the synthesis of melanin and possibly reverse the effects of pigmentation.

You will need to

A fresh cucumber

Freshly extracted aloe vera gel

What you have to do

Cut cucumber and mix.

Make a thin paste by mixing some aloe vera gel.

Apply this paste on the face and neck.

Leave it for 15-20 minutes and wash it with running water.

How often should you do this?

You can do this once a week.

Turmeric

Curcumin is the main component of turmeric. This component is effective in preventing the appearance of signs of aging, such as spots and blemishes. It also gives your skin a natural shine.

You will need to

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

Honey

Fresh yogurt

What you have to do

Make a mask by mixing the ingredients.

Apply the mask and let it dry.

Rinse your face thoroughly with warm water.

How often should you wear this mask?

once a week.

Papaya

Papaya is used as a medicine to lighten the skin. It extracts to increase the production of collagen in the skin. This improves the appearance and reduces the appearance of scars and spots.

You will need to

1 ripe papaya

1 ripe lemon

What you have to do

Make a puree by mixing the papaya slices and add a few drops of lemon juice.

Let stand for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Wash off thoroughly

How often should you do this?

You can repeat this twice a week.

Orange Peel

Orange peel contains the tannins, antioxidants, and polyphenols to make it an effective remedy to lighten skin tone. These compositions can remove dull skin and give it a natural glow.

You will need to

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon of orange peel powder

1 teaspoon honey

What you have to do

Make a thin paste by mixing the ingredients.

Apply this mask and let it dry.

Rinse with a mild facial cleanser.

How often should you do this?

Wear this mask twice a week.

Potato

 

Potato comprises of phytochemicals, such as potassium, sulfur, and chloride. It removes acne scars and spots and promoting clear skin and even skin tone.

You will need to

2-3 tablespoons freshly extracted potato juice

Lemon juice

What you have to do

Mix the potato and lemon juices well.

With a cotton pad apply it on the face and neck.

Leave on for about 10 minutes before washing.

How often should you do this?

Use this juice twice a week.

Try these tips and tricks for a few weeks to clarify the tone of your skin but also rejuvenate and soften it.