Use plain yogurt.
Apply to your skin and let it set in for 20-30 minutes, then wash it off. Do this daily for increased results.
Mash a ripe papaya and mix it with a teaspoon of orange juice. Massage the ointment to your skin and leave it settle for 20-30 minutes. Wash it off with cold water. Do this at least once a week for noticeable results.
Cucumbers also help with inflammation, and they have a good balance of vitamins and minerals. [1] X Expert Source Alicia RamosSkincare Professional Expert Interview. 12 June 2019. Mix one tablespoon of lemon juice and a 1/2 cup of cucumber juice together to create topical ointment to lighten your skin. Apply to your skin 10-15 minutes on a daily basis.
Mix 1/2 cup of plain oatmeal with 1/2 cup of tomato juice. Apply to your skin and let it soak for 20 minutes, and then wash it off using cold water. When scrubbing the mixture off, be sure to scrub gently so the oatmeal can properly exfoliate your skin.
Apply a thin layer onto your skin using a cotton ball before going to bed. Then wash off the applied areas in the morning.
Massage the warmed oil onto your skin for about 10-15 minutes a day for best results.
Use this combination onto your skin twice a day for lighter skin.
Apply to your skin up to four times a day for about 15 days. After this time period, reduce the amount you apply to your skin.
Wash your face before application. Mix kojic acid with favorite type of lotion. Be sure not to use too much kojic acid in your mixture. Follow the recommended use on the packaging. It is very important that you do not go over the recommended amount because it can become toxic. Apply to your skin up to twice a day. There is a possibility of this solution to cause skin irritation. Test the mixture on a small patch of skin before using a larger application. If you have cuts or open wounds, do not apply this solution.
Follow the recommended dosage on the packaging if you buy an extract.
Stir the ingredients till they congeal into a paste. Apply the mask to your skin and wait 10-15 minutes, or until it dries completely. Wash off the paste with lukewarm water afterwards. For best results repeat this process daily for about a month.
