If you have oily skin, you can’t just apply milk on your face to get a fairer skin tone. Having oily skin closes the doors to many home remedies which otherwise you could have used. But there are certain natural ingredients that are known to help in improving the skin complexion without adding oil to the face. Thank the goodness, that there are many homemade face masks and face packs which are known skin whitening and lightening. So here we’ve compiled best skin whitening home remedies for oily skin peeps.
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1. Apple and Lemon Juice Face Pack
Mash an apple slice using a fork. Mash it to make a paste like consistency. Add lemon juice to it. Mix it and apply the mixture on your face. Keep it for 30 minutes. Wash it with cold water. Your skin will brighten up and you will see that there is no oil on your face.
2. Mint Juice
Take some mint leaves and neem leaves. Mash them to make a paste. Smear this paste on your cleansed face. Leave it for 30 minutes and then wash it with water. Mint rejuvenates your summer skin and leaves it oil-free. It also eliminates pimples and boils. You can grind the leaves in large amount to store them in the refrigerator.
3. Strawberry and Honey
Strawberries are rich in ellagic acid which is a skin whitener. Grind one strawberry in a grinder to make a smooth paste. Add 1 tsp of organic honey to it. Apply this paste on your face. Let it dry and then wash it off. Try it two times a week for best results.
4. Cucumber
Cucumber is naturally cool and rich in water. It is also known for brightening the skin. Apply some slices of cucumber on your skin. Leave it for some time and then wash it with normal water. You can do this daily for best results. You can also add honey or lemon juice to it. Wait for 20 minutes before washing it.
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5. Turmeric
It is rich in antioxidants and does a great deal in improving your skin texture. You can add some gram flour to it. Apply it on your face and leave it for 10 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water.
6. Papaya
Papaya has been used since ages as an anti-ageing product. It can also lighten and brighten your skin. Rub the papaya slices on your face. Leave it for half an hour. Wash it off with water. You can also add lemon juice to it. Do this once every week.
7. Tomato
Daily use of tomato on the skin can do wonders without leaving any side effects behind. Tomato also gets rid of sun tan from our skin. Apply the tomato slice over your face and neck leaving the eyes and the lips.
8. Oranges
Orange is a healthy fruit for your skin and body. It is high in vitamin C which improves your skin tone. You can add turmeric of gram flour to enhance its benefits. Apply this paste on your face and leave it overnight. Wash it the next morning.
9. Gram Flour
Gram flour is an excellent remedy for skin whitening. It is rich in nutrients that whiten your skin naturally. Add some rose water to it for added benefits. Apply it on your face, neck and hands. Wash it off when it has dried off.
10. Rice Flour and Tea
Add some brewed tea to rice flour and make a paste out of these. Apply this paste on your face and leave it for some time. Wash it away with cold water. Do every day to see the difference.
