Quick Home Remedies for Fair Complexion

Almost every woman dreams and attempts to get a fairer skin complexion than what she already has. A billion over the counter fairness creams, gels, sprays and other beauty products available in the market is proof enough for the increasing demand to get and maintain a lighter skin complexion especially on the face and neck. Uneven skin tone, dark spots and tanning are few problems that many women face, and use fairness beauty products to tackle them.

There are few really good cosmetic brands frequently releasing fine quality fairness products; however irrespective of brand name and quality, all of them are packed with chemicals that could cause skin damages in the long run. It is always a good idea to go old school in resorting to home remedies both for avoiding harsh skin problems and long lasting results while trying to get fairer skin.

Milk, barley powder, turmeric and lemon mask: Mix three tablespoons of milk, one tablespoon of fine barley powder and few pinches of turmeric without any lumps. Add few drops of fresh lemon juice and apply mask on the face, neck and hands. Leave it for 20 minutes before washing it off with lukewarm water. It is advisable to not use soap for at least one or two hours for better results.

Milk, tomato and lemon juice mask: It is a perfect mask for quick results. Mix two tablespoons of milk, tomato and lemon juices. Apply this mixture on face, neck and leave it overnight or few hours in the morning and wash it off with lukewarm water.

Honey and lemon juice mask: Honey is known for its antibacterial properties. Mix equal quantities of honey and lemon juice and apply it to the face and neck. Leave it for 15-20 minutes before wiping it with lukewarm water. This mask not only naturally bleaches skin but honey also soothes and heals damaged skin.

Tomato and papaya mask: Mix equal quantities of tomato puree and ripe papaya pulp. Apply this paste on face and neck as a thick mask and leave it to dry, Gently wipe it off of skin once it is dry and do not wash for an hour.

Bread and milk mask: This is one of the most effective and quick remedies to get instant fairness. Warm up milk and add bread pieces to it. Mix it thoroughly to make a thick paste and apply it all over the body including face. Let it dry for few minutes, scrub it off and wash with lukewarm water. Apply this mask for at least three times a week to see glowing and fair skin.

Chickpea flour, milk cream and turmeric: Mix two tablespoons of besan (chickpea flour), one tablespoon of milk cream and two pinches turmeric into a thin paste. Apply this mixture on face, neck, hands and leave it to dry. Scrub it off and wash with lukewarm water. It works as a scrub and fairness mask.

Full cream milk: Milk alone is a good ingredient for fair complexion. Take one or two tablespoons of full cream milk and rub it on face, neck and hands. Leave it overnight and wash it off in the morning. It removes dirt and lightens the skin tone. It also works as a very good moisturizer especially in the cold weather.

Potato: Slice or make a paste of potatoes and apply it on the skin. It not only lightens the skin but also works wonders on dark spots within a matter of few days only.

Rose petals powder and milk face mask: Dry rose petals and grind them into a fine powder. Mix one tablespoon of rose powder and milk to make a thin paste. Apply and leave it on face until dry. Wash it off with lukewarm water.

Home remedies are always better when compared to cosmetic products as they do not come with unforeseen side effects, easy to use, always available at home and comparatively inexpensive as well. However, one must do a test-patch to check for any allergic reactions. To add a glow to the skin, try these masks for glowing skin to help achieve flawless and beautiful skin.