So you’ve got tan lines that you want to fade away fast. Or your skin looks dull and discolored. What do you do? Use a skin lightening face scrub of course!
Skin whitening is possible at home. I’m not talking about dramatic changes from dark to light skin – but a gentle removal of dead cells and discolorations that are making your skin look dull and pigmented.
At-home skin whitening also can be used to get rid of unwanted tans that make your face look darker than the rest of your body.
Not to mention, if you have dark spots, melasma, blemishes and marks, this skin whitening scrub will help you reduce them greatly!
Skin Whitening Ingredients Used in this Scrub
- White sugar – Use granulated or fine white sugar because large particles will scratch up your skin. Brown sugar can also be used!
- Raw honey – Honey is a natural skin whitening ingredient. It helps lighten dark spots and reduces pigmentation. Use raw or local honey for best results. Avoid store-bought versions that are usually not even real honey!
- Jojoba oil – Jojoba oil is amazing for skin. It not only has a molecular structure similar to our skin’s own sebum but it’s also said to help with skin lightening! Use it for blemishes skin and discolorations to even out your skin. It also leaves your skin moisturized and supple.
- Lemon juice – Rich in citric acid, lemon juice acts as a natural bleaching agent for your skin. Ensure to use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best results!
- Lemon essential oil – Lemon essential oil is extracted from the peels of lemons, which are known skin whiteners! Some of the benefits of lemon essential oil include boosting collagen production for youthful skin, brightening skin complexion and rejuvenating skin cells.
- Orange peel powder – This is a lovely skin care ingredient for brightening up skin! It has skin whitening properties. You can make your own orange peel powder by drying orange peels to a crisp then blending them to a powder or buy your own organic orange peel powder here.
Skin Whitening Face Scrub Recipe
Ingredients:
- ½ cup fine white sugar
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- 1 tbsp jojoba oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp orange peel powder
- 5 drops lemon essential oil
- Bowl & whisk
- Mason jar for storage
Directions:
- In a medium-sized bowl, add ½ cup of white sugar and 1 tbsp orange peel powder. Whisk to combine.
- Now add 1 tbsp jojoba oil, 2 tbsp raw honey, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 5 drops lemon essential oil.
- Whisk up everything till well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a mason jar.
- Your skin whitening face scrub is ready for use!
- Wet your face and gently scrub a tsp of the mixture for 2 minutes on your face, avoiding the eye & mouth area.
- You can use it every day but if your skin is sensitive then try it every two days.
Please try this skin whitening face scrub and come share your results!
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