Nowadays having a lighter complexion is the "in thing" for Filipinas. No need to cover your face with too much foundation or resort to whitening creams. The best make-up you can wear is a glowing, healthy skin. Below are the safe and natural remedies to looking amazingly fresh:
Eggs
Eggs have a thousand and one uses not just for nutrition but also for beautification. Do you know that you can use it to solve your oily skin problem? Yes and all you have to do is this: separate egg whites from the egg yolks, beat the whites until foamy then apply it lightly and evenly to your face and neck then leave dry for a few minutes. When dry, rinse with warm water then dry gently with towel.
Lemon Juice
Lemon is a natural whitening agent. Extract the juice from a few lemons then mix this with the same amount of water. Spread over the mixture for 10 minutes then wash off. You can do this twice a day for lighter results.
Potato
Potato, baked or made into French fries is everyone’s delight. Dermatologists also love it for its natural bleaching capabilities. It lightens spots and blemishes giving you a flawless skin.
Mint
Mint leaves can be a wonderful ‘facial mask’. Purify the leaves using a blender, add a little bit of water then it is ready. Apply to your skin for about 20 minutes then wash with warm water.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is not only good for your hair. It is also great for the skin. The juice is a natural cure for acne spots. It has anti-bacterial agents that kills the bacteria and improves the color of your skin. This could take a month to get visible effects but is really effective.
Honey Yoghurt Mask
Another homemade facial mask is a mixture of honey and yoghurt. Just add two spoons of yoghurt, one teaspoon of honey and two tablespoons of oatmeal. Blend well, using a fork or spoon. Once the mixture is soft, apply gradually to your face. Let it dry and don’t move your face too much. When it’s dry, wash it with warm water. This helps improve the texture of the skin and reduce the dark spots.
Turmeric and Lime
Turmeric and lime when mixed together are very good in reducing the black spots of your skin caused by acne. Apply on your face and leave for 10 minutes before washing it off. This makes great bleach that enhances your skin complexion.
Source: Quickeasyfit.com