Having a bright and flawless skin is the dream of all women. These beauty standards vary from country to country.
Fair skin is synonymous with “pretty”, probably because faired-skin people can wear any color, compared to their dark or brown skinned counterparts. Despite this narrow view of beauty, many people still choose to do expensive and painful treatments, such as chemical peels or vitamin C injections. The amount of skin whitening products is also growing from time to time, making it more confusing for potential customers.
Avocado
Avocado can be a refreshing mask, in addition to lighten your skin tone. Dr. Windy explains that avocado has vitamin A, which is a good source of anti-aging and moisturizer. Grind some avocado meat and gently massage it on your face and body, leave it for about 20 minutes to dry, then rinse.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Caution: Not suitable for oily skin.
Yam Bean (Jicama)
We have heard the goodness of this vegetable extract through ads about skin lightening products in the market. You can try the manual way to get a natural effect by grinding a yam with a blender. Take the juice and let it set for several minutes. You can use the remains as body mask, let it dry for about 20 minutes, and then then close your beauty ritual by taking a warm bath.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Caution: Take a skin test by applying a small amount on the area near your elbow before you apply it all over the body. If you are allergic to something, you will have redness and swelling at the test spot.
Rice and Olive Oil
White rice has plenty minerals and vitamins that can brighten the skin. Meanwhile, olive oil is packed with anti-aging antioxidants and can be used as a gentle moisturizer for dry skin. When the two natural ingredients are combines, the effect can make your skin glow and stay hydrated.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
How to do it: Grind white rice with a food processor and pour some olive oil, then mix well. You can apply the natural scrubs on your hands and feet several minutes before taking a bath. Let it dry for 30 minutes, then rinse.
Strawberry and Yogurt
Strawberry fruits are rich in vitamin C, contains polyphenols and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). This mask would work for either normal or oily skin to brighten its tone, because the natural ingredients are able to remove dead skin cells, reduce wrinkles, and eliminate the skin damage caused by sun exposure.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
How to do it: Put some strawberries into a blender and mix it with plain yogurt. Apply the homemade mask on your face and body, let it dry for a few minutes, then rinse.
Rice Water
Next time you wash rice, notice that there are little white particles that float in the water. Apparently the water used to wash rice is beneficial for the skin. “Rice water contains ferulic acid that works as skin lightening agent and allantoin for anti-inflammation,” Dr. Windy says.
Preparation time: 3 minutes
How to do it: Put 4 tbsp of organic rice into a bowl and put distilled water inside. Stir the water until it becomes milk white. Strain the rice and reserve the water. Clean your face, take a cotton ball and dip it into the rice water. Gently massage your face and body with it and leave it for 20-30 minutes before you rinse with cold water.