Buzz
Spending time outdoors sunbathing can be a relaxing experience, but the sun's rays can cause significant damage to your skin. Beyond the serious health risk of skin cancer, sunlight can also lead to dark spots or an overall dull complexion. If you desire a fairer or brighter skin tone, a homemade skin whitening cream might be just what you need. The best part is that you can create this cream using ingredients readily available in your kitchen. Try making a simple whitening cream with lemon for oily skin or almond for dry skin to achieve a radiant glow.
Ingredients
Skin Whitening Cream with Lemon
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1 cup (250 g) organic unsweetened yogurt
- 2 - 3 drops of rose water
Skin Whitening Cream with Almond
- 5 - 6 almond kernels
- 1 cup (250 g) organic unsweetened yogurt
- 1 teaspoon (7 g) honey
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) lemon juice
Steps
Mixing Skin Whitening Cream with Lemon
Combine lemon juice with yogurt. Mix 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of lemon juice with 1 cup (250 g) of organic unsweetened yogurt. Stir thoroughly until the ingredients are well blended.
- For optimal results, use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Lemon juice contains vitamin C, which inhibits melanin-producing cells in the skin. This helps prevent darkening or tanning of the skin.
- Yogurt contains lactic acid, which can exfoliate and brighten the skin.
Add a few drops of rose water. Once the yogurt and lemon juice are mixed, incorporate 2-3 drops of rose water into the mixture. Stir thoroughly until everything is well combined.
- Rose water helps reduce skin inflammation, which also aids in minimizing redness.
Transfer the cream into a jar and store it in the refrigerator. After adding rose water to the mixture, use a spoon to scoop the cream into a tightly sealed jar or another container. Since the cream contains yogurt, it must be stored in the fridge. Typically, the cream can last for 1-2 weeks, but discard it if you notice any signs of mold.
- If the recipe yields too much cream to use before it spoils, you can halve all the ingredients and prepare a smaller batch.
Apply the cream at night. For optimal results, use the cream daily. However, since lactic acid increases skin sensitivity to sunlight, it’s best to apply it at night. Gently massage the cream into your skin before bed and wash your face the next morning with warm water and your usual cleanser.
- Some sensitive skin types may react to vitamin C and lactic acid. If you have sensitive skin, start by applying the cream every other night until your skin adjusts to the ingredients.
Mixing Skin Whitening Cream with Almond
Grind almonds using a food processor. Place 5-6 unsalted almond kernels into a food processor. Blend until the almonds turn into a fine powder, which may take about 5-6 seconds.
- If you don’t have a food processor, a coffee grinder can also be used to grind the almonds.
- Almonds are rich in vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps prevent sun-induced skin darkening.
Mix ground almonds with yogurt, honey, and lemon juice. Combine the ground almonds in a small bowl with 1 cup (250 g) of organic unsweetened yogurt, 1 teaspoon (7 g) of honey, and 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of lemon juice. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended.
- Yogurt contains high levels of lactic acid, which exfoliates the skin and helps lighten dark spots.
- Honey is packed with antioxidants that protect the skin from sun-induced darkening.
- Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C, which prevents skin pigmentation.
Transfer the cream into a jar and store it in the refrigerator. Once all ingredients are thoroughly mixed, pour the cream into a sealed jar or container. Store it in the fridge to prevent the yogurt from spoiling.
- The cream can last for 1-2 weeks. However, discard it immediately if you notice any signs of mold.
- If the recipe yields too much cream, you can halve the ingredients to make a smaller batch.
Apply the cream before bedtime. Since lactic acid in yogurt can increase skin sensitivity to sunlight, it’s best to avoid daytime use. Apply the cream at night before sleeping for optimal results.
- If you have sensitive skin, start by using the cream every other day or a few times a week. Lactic acid and vitamin C may cause irritation, so allow your skin to adjust gradually.
- Remember to wash off the cream the next morning with warm water and a gentle cleanser. Apply sunscreen before heading outdoors.
Tips
- Use the whitening cream in combination with a sunscreen of at least SPF 30. This will help prevent the formation of dark patches.
Warnings
- Although the creams mentioned above are made from natural ingredients, they may still cause allergic reactions. Always perform a patch test before applying to your face. Apply a small amount of cream to your wrist or elbow and wait for 24 hours. If no irritation occurs, it is safe to use on your skin.
What You'll Need
Skin Whitening Cream with Lemon
- Small bowl
- Spoon
- Airtight jar
Skin Whitening Cream with Almond
- Food processor
- Small bowl
- Spoon
- Airtight jar
