Top 10: Simple and Quick Home Remedies for Fair Skin in a Week
We, as a country, are guilty of being
obsessed with fair skin. While international fashion circuit is
inviting dusky Indian models like Lakshmi Menon and tan beauties like
Freida Pinto are gaining acclaim in Hollywood, our very own Bollywood is
still portraying the ideals of fair skin. Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor.
While such comparisons are ‘unfair’, one cannot blame people looking for a brighter glowing complexion simply due to the fact that each one of us has a different beauty ideal. A lot of fairness creams and lotions
in the market promise fair skin within weeks but they do more harm than
good. While lightening and brightening your skin, it is important to
use natural ingredients so that your skin stays healthy over the years. Here, I have listed the best home remedies for getting fair skin quickly in 7 days.
The quickest home remedies to get fairer skin:
1. Chickpea flour mask
Chickpea flour, also known as ‘besan’
in Hindi, is an excellent exfoliant and removes old and dead skin
cells. Mix it with rose water to get soft and moist skin. Alternatively,
you can also mix it with milk. Milk contains lactic acid which is a
proven lightener. Adding a pinch of turmeric helps to keep skin ailments
like acne at bay. Turmeric also heals old scars. Chickpea flour mask
makes your skin very soft and even makes you look younger! Follow this
for a week to get a fairer and glowing you.
2. Curd mask
For all those who love eating curd
for its pro-biotic properties, there’s good news. It is not just good
for your stomach. Curd, like milk, contains lactic acid. As mentioned
before, lactic acid is a lightener and helps to give you that fair skin.
Simply applying curd on your face can make it glow. Like stated
previously, you can add turmeric to this mask as well. Curd gives you an
instant glow and makes your face look bright. Apply this face mask
daily for a week to get fair skin.
3. Papaya mask
Papaya contains the enzyme ‘Papain’,
which helps in attaining a lighter complexion. Papaya is the most
popular ingredient in beauty products used in Korea and Japan. Papaya
soaps are very popular in Philippines. A simple recipe for using this
potent ingredient is to take some slices of papaya and mash them. Apply
liberally on your face. This fruity paste smells good, too. After about
20-25 minutes, wash off. You will be able to notice a glow immediately.
Do this daily for 7 days for fair skin.
4. Oatmeal mask
Oatmeal is healthy for the body. This
is a well-known fact. However, oatmeal is also an excellent scrub and
exfoliant. Take a handful of oatmeal in a bowl and add some cold milk to
it. Mix well and apply this paste on your face. Slowly, scrub your face
with this thick paste. Make sure that you do so with a gentle hand as
scrubbing too hard can damage your skin.
After 5-10 minutes of scrubbing, wash off. Wipe your face with a clean
towel. Your skin will feel fresh and look fair. Its one of the best ways
to get fair skin.
5. Milk cream mask
Milk cream is an excellent
moisturizer. This mask is especially useful for women with dry skin.
Milk cream, also known as ‘malai’, again contains lactic acid like curd
and pure milk. Apply liberally on face and wash off after 20 minutes.
This mask will leave your skin extremely soft. Fairness in 7 days is an
added advantage of this mask.
6. Crushed almonds mask
Almonds are considered as one of the
healthiest foods in the world. These nuts are rich in vitamin e which
helps keep the skin soft and supple. A simple ritual of soaking almonds
in milk overnight and crushing them the next morning to make a grainy
almond and milk paste can keep beauty woes away in giving you a clear
snow white skin. This mix also acts as a scrub. What you can do is that
you can apply this as a mask and before washing off, scrub your skin
with the help of almond grains. This mask will not only give you fair
skin but also remove dead cells.
7. Lemon mask
This is one of the easiest masks and
the simplicity of this beauty ritual amazes me. Simple squeeze a lemon
and apply the juice to your face. Leave for 15-20 minutes and voila- you
get whiter and lighter skin in no time. However, two things must be
kept in mind. Firstly, lemon is very acidic. Initially, you should not
apply it for more than 2-3 minutes. You can increase the time with every
passing day. Also, this mask may not be suitable for people with dry
skin. I would say that this mask is best suited for oily skin but women
with normal skin can also give it a try. The added bonus with this mask
is that it helps clear old scars as well.
8. Sandalwood mask
The lovely fragrance of this mask
will awaken your senses! Sandalwood has been an age-old ingredient in
skincare and has been used by generations of Indian women. This mask is
very gentle and is suitable for all skin types
and helps you get a fair skin in just 7 days. It is also very soothing
and is excellent for Indian summers when you want to apply something
cool to your skin after a day under the hot glare of the sun! If you can
get hold of a genuine sandalwood stick, you can grind it against a flat
stone or a grind stone with some water to get a runny paste. You can
also buy pure sandalwood powder and mix it with rose water (another
cooling agent) to make a paste. Apply this on your face and leave for
15-20 minutes. Wash off with cold water.
9. Honey mask
This one is especially beneficial for
mature women. Honey has antioxidant properties that help in getting rid
of fine lines and also preventing future ones. Honey contains peroxide
that helps in lightening the skin. Pure honey can be applied on its own
and left on the skin for 15-20 minutes for a visibly fair skin.\
10. Saffron mask
The women of Kashmir are known for
their lily white skin. While climate does help in maintaining their fair
skin, homemade recipes containing saffron or ‘kesar’ are very popular
among the women of the valley. The purity of pure saffron can be
testified by dropping a few strands of it in milk. If the milk turns
golden or red, you can be rest assured that your saffron is real. To get
the most out of this expensive herb, soak it in milk for half an hour
and then, apply this milk on your face everyday for a fair glow in 7
days. Wash off after 15-20 minutes to get a bright and fair complexion.
11. Potato mask
Potatoes are rich in vitamin c and
niacin, both effective skin lighteners. Simply grate a potato and add
some milk to it. You can also mix them in a food processor to get a
creamy paste. Use daily for best fairness results.
12. Fuller’s earth
Fuller’s earth or ‘multani mitti’
mask is beneficial for women with oily skin and one of the best ways to
lighten skin fast. It is also a cooling agent. This summer must-have can
be left on the skin for 15-20 minutes and washed off to get an oil-free
look.
13. Orange peel
Dried orange peels can be grinded
into fine powder and mixed with milk or rosewater. Oranges are rich in
vitamin C that helps in skin lightening.
14. Apple mask
Apples contain maleic acid that helps
lighten skin tone in a week. Mash an apple and add milk or honey as per
your choice and leave on skin for some time. This fruit is rich in
alpha hydroxy acids that help in brightening and lightening the skin.
15. Glycerin mask
Contrary to the popular motion,
glycerin is not just a softener. It is very effective in skin
lightening. This mask, however, is best suited for those with dry or oil
skin.
These tips will not only help you achieve a fair look but also make your skin soft and blemish-free.
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