Home Remedies for Skin Lightening
- A homemade skin mask made out of fennel and buttermilk can be used for bleaching. Fennel is a natural herb used for skin cleansing, and buttermilk is a cleanser as well as a bleaching agent. Steep 1 tsp. dried fennel, which can be found in a grocery store's spice aisle, in 1 cup boiling water for at least an hour. Strain the herb material from the water using a hand-held strainer and add 1 tbsp. buttermilk. Apply the mask directly to skin and allow for it to sit for at least 20 minutes before washing it off.
- Lemon juice is acidic and can be used as an astringent and bleach. Lemon juice is also very versatile and completely natural. It can be used in multiple skin-lightening treatments that are made at home.
Mix one part lemon juice with one part water. Rub your face with this solution two to three times throughout the day.
For an overnight skin lightener soak one slice of a lemon in 1/2 cup whole milk for no longer than 15 minutes. Apply the solution to your face and do not wash off. Wash your skin thoroughly first thing in the morning. - Cut fresh parsley into fine pieces and place in a bowl. Pour boiling water over the parsley and let it rest for 30 minutes. Filter the parsley particles with a tea strainer and allow the solution to cool fully. Rub your face with this parsley-infused water two to three times a day, and keep it in the refrigerator for no more than a week for repeat applications. Parsley is a natural ingredient that lightens skin pigment, and its extract purifies the complexion.