These things are natural, that’s why they are not as dangerous as the chemicals they sell. Surely, the effect may not be radical, but they work. And you should try to avoid side effects by all means.

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1. Lemon juice

It’s highly acidic and helps to bleach the skin naturally. And as the tomatoes do, lemon juice cures acne. However, there are certain precautions you should take after using it.

Squeeze the lemon juice out of the fruit and use a cotton wad to apply it to your skin. Keep on for 15 minutes and rinse off. After the treatment avoid being exposed to the direct sunlight for up to two hours. For those with dry skin add few drops of olive oil to the juice

2. Tomatoes

These are rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and other components. Applying them to your skin helps lightening its color. Plus, mashed tomatoes are great for treating acne and blackheads. If you have an oily skin, do this:

Mash tomatoes and apply the first layer of them to your skin. Once it dries up add the second layer and keep on doing it for 20 minutes. Then use warm water to rinse off.

If you have a sensitive and dry skin, add some vegetable oil to the mix.

3. MILK

Calcium in it helps to lighten the color of your skin. You can use the milk for daily skin washes. You can also use it with the turmeric powder to lighten the skin. The powder would turn your skin yellow at first, but the color can be easily removed with yogurt.

4. Licorice root

You can use an extract to apply it to the well-cleaned skin before you go to sleep. Keep it on for the night and remove by rinsing off in the morning.

5. Rice powder

Use uncooked rice. You can make the powder yourself at home. Use a coffee grinder for this purpose. It is rich in vitamins C and E, which is good for your skin. Add some warm water (or milk for dry skin) to the powder and make a mask for your face. Keep it on for 20 minutes. You can do such masks up to 3 times a week.

6. Aloe vera

Use a fresh leaf instead of the ready made product. Just cut the leaf open and extract the fresh pulp out of it. Mash it and apply to your skin. You can do a 2-week course of the masks and apply them daily at least 2 times.

7. Honey

Just smear it onto your face and keep on for 5 minutes, and then wash off.

8. Almond oil

Warm it up first. Clean the skin well and possibly apply a hot towel to it to open up the pores. Then smear the almond oil onto the skin and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse off.

9. Papaya(paw paw)

Mist the fruit with some lemon juice and apply to your skin. After 15 minutes remove.

10. Potato

It’s well-known for its bleaching properties. Grind a peeled potato and apply it to your skin. Keep in on for 20 minutes and wash off. Use some oil to mix in for the dry skin.

As you see, these natural remedies used for bleaching are not harmful. They do not have hardly any side effects. Plus, they help to keep your skin healthy, shining and young.