Doing your own skin whitening at home is not the first thing that comes to mind when you consider a skin whitening treatment. It is much more obvious to visit the dermatologist, take your prescription and head to the nearest pharmacy. If you have a dark spot to remove, they may advise you to use laser technology to remove it, in which case it’s not the pharmacy but the clinic. No matter the nature of your skin problems, this entire process takes time and costs money. The worst part is that you don’t have much control over the results because you don’t really know what you’re paying for. Just trust your doctor, and most of the time they are right to do so. Or maybe you don’t even go to the doctor and choose your own skin lightening products, which is certainly a risky approach to your health and could leave you with undesirable side effects.

But what if there was a better way to lighten your skin? A faster, more effective and less expensive way? Natural skin whitening treatments are better for several reasons. And it’s not as complicated as you might think to follow a great treatment in the comfort of your own home. In fact, it is very easy to make your own cream at home, and there are many simple cream recipes available to help you achieve the results you are looking for to whiten your skin or get rid of uneven skin pigmentation. These homemade creams are made from fruits, vegetables, leaves, seeds and other natural products that you may already have in your kitchen pantry.

So what ingredients can you use to make an effective skin whitening cream?

Sweetie

Honey is highly recommended in the prevention of skin conditions and can be found in various natural skin whitening recipes. In fact, honey is known for its antiseptic properties and contains antioxidants that preserve the skin. It’s great for:

Treatment and prevention of acne.
Creates a glow because it is extremely moisturizing and soothing.
Lighten the skin by opening up the pores, making them easy to unclog
Delay aging with its powerful antioxidants
It can be mixed with other ingredients to make skin whitening creams, but it can also be used alone in many different ways: mask, cleanser, scrub, or even bath.

Milk

Powdered milk is a great ingredient when it comes to skin lightening creams. Due to some enzymes that it contains, milk is, first of all, an excellent exfoliant: it effectively removes dead pigmented cells from the surface of the skin, which restores the even tone of the skin and helps to lighten it. Milk is also an excellent cleanser and moisturizer like honey. It gives you a more balanced skin, cleansing oily skin and yet providing moisturizing elements on dry skin. The benefits of milk can treat and prevent skin blemishes and irritations, and make your skin look more and more radiant.

lemon

Lemon juice is a base ingredient for many creams and skin whitening products in general. When used regularly, lemon juice applied to the skin will help give you a smooth complexion thanks to its exfoliating properties and help diminish discolorations due to scars, age spots, or other skin disorders. Mixed with other ingredients, it is really effective for fast skin whitening, so you should definitely have it around when you are making your homemade skin lightening cream.

Turmeric

Turmeric is a spice that is commonly used in India for many purposes. It not only adds flavor and color to many Indian dishes, but is also known for its powerful cosmetic properties. Among those properties, it effectively inhibits the excessive secretion of melanin, the substance that gives the skin its dark color, when it has been exposed to the sun for too long, for example. It can restore the skin to its clear white coloration when applied regularly to the face and other parts of the body.

How do I make skin whitening cream?

These 4 ingredients, and others such as tomato or oatmeal, are great for whitening the skin quickly and naturally. But you can’t just mix them in a bowl in unknown proportions and expect the right results. As I described, natural ingredients have many skincare benefits. You’ll want to focus on recipes that are dedicated to whitening your skin fast, that are specific. For example, lemon and turmeric are a powerful and very effective combination for skin lightening.

Here is an example recipe:

Take 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and put them in a saucer
Add 2 tablespoons of warm water
Add 1 tablespoon of turmeric and 1 tablespoon of chickpea flour
Mix the ingredients well
Apply the resulting paste on the areas of your skin that you want to whiten
Rub those areas gently for 5 minutes.
Let the paste dry on the skin and leave it for 20 minutes.
When the paste is completely dry, gently wipe it off.
Wash your skin with lukewarm water.