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Skin color is not a mark of beauty. Every girl wants flawless and spotless skin, but it becomes difficult to manage due to external factors and our lifestyle. Many beauty products on the market claim to give you clear and flawless skin.No doubt they will help you, but they are also full of chemicals. But, hey, worry not, we are surrounded by so many things given by our mother nature. In this article, I bring together 20 homemade skin-lightening face packs. These all are easy to apply, and almost all the ingredients you will find in your kitchen only.

There are many benefits of using a homemade skin whitening face mask. The first and most important thing is knowing what you apply to your skin. These masks are also pocket-friendly. As for most skin whitening packs I have shared in this article, you do not need to spend extra money. These are readily available in your kitchen. You are good to go with some preparation as these are natural ingredients, so it is suitable for almost all skin types.

Possible Cause Of Uneven Skin Tone

Exposure to pollution and specks of dirt.
We are stepping out in the sun without taking any precautions.
We are not maintaining proper skin hygiene.
Unbalanced Diet
Not drinking enough water.
Stress can also be a reason that reflects on your skin.

Homemade Face Packs For Skin Lightening

1. Potato Face Pack For Skin Brightening

What you will need

• 2-3 tablespoons of fresh potato juice.
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1 cotton ball/pad

How to use

• Mix together the potato and lemon juice.
• Take a cotton ball, and dip it into the mixture.
• Apply all over your face and neck.
• Let it set on your face for 10 minutes.
• Wash it off with cold water.

You can use this pack twice a week. It will not only helps in skin lightening but also makes your skin smooth and give you even tone skin.

Saffron Face Pack For Skin lightening

What you will need

• 3-4 saffron strands.
• 1tbsp of raw milk.
• 1 cotton ball/pad.

How to use

• Soak the saffron strands in milk for about 2-3 hours.
• Clean your face with a mild cleanser before applying this mixture, and pat dry your skin.
• Dip the cotton ball in the saffron mixture and dap it all over your face and neck.
• Leave it on your skin for 30 minutes.
• Wash it off with cold water.
• You can use this pack every day.

Saffron is a natural skin brightening agent. It also reduces blemishes and makes your skin tone even.

Tomato and Turmeric pack for skin whitening

What you will need

• 1 medium size ripe tomato.
• 1-1/2 tablespoon turmeric powder.

How to use

• Blend the tomato to make a smooth puree.
• Add turmeric powder to the tomato puree.
• Apply this mixture with your finger all over your cleansed face and neck.
• Let it dry for 10 minutes.
• Wash it off with cold water.
• You can use this pack twice a week for better results.

Tomato has mild bleaching properties. It helps restore your skin tone and is also suitable for skin exfoliation.

Rice flour face pack for lighter skin tone

What you will need

• 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoon of rice flour
• 1 tablespoon of curd
• 1/2 tablespoon of gram flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric

How to use

• Mix all the ingredients together to make a smooth paste.
• Apply the mixture with your fingers all over your face and neck.
• Let it get dry for about 10 minutes.
• Wash it off with cold water.
• You can use this pack twice weekly.

Rice flour boosts your skin health due to its rich content of vitamin c. It also helps in skin tightening and makes your skin tone even.

Orange Juice And Multani Mitti (Fuller’s earth)Face Pack for skin brightening

What you will need

• 3-4 tablespoons of fresh orange juice.
• `1 tablespoon of Multani mitti(fullers earth)
• 1-2 tablespoons of water

How to use

• Mix Multani mitti with orange juice.
• If you find the mixture thick, you can add water to make it smooth.
• Apply all over your face and neck with your finger.
• let it dry.
• Once it gets dried, do a circular massage with wet fingers and remove it.
• You can use this pack twice a week for better results.

Orange is a good source of vitamin c. It works in removing the suntan. Mixing it with Multani mitti will cleanse your skin and give you a cooling effect.

Turmeric face pack for skin lightening

What you will need

• 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder.
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice/curd or cucumber juice (if you have dry skin).

How to use

• Mix all the ingredients together to make a smooth mixture.
• Apply it all over your face and neck with your finger.
• Let it set on your face for 10-15 minutes.
• Wash it off with cold water.
• You can use this pack every day.

This pack is suitable for reducing pigmentation. Turmeric has antioxidant and antiseptic properties. The primary compound of turmeric is curcumin. It is also part of a review paper on how turmeric helps boost skin health. It also hinders melanin production and gives you an even skin tone.

Banana Yogurt Face Pack for skin whitening

What you will need

• 1 ripe banana.
• 2 tablespoons of curd.
• 1 tablespoon of honey.

How to use

• Mashed the banana.
• Mix all the ingredients together and form a nice smooth mixture.
• Apply the mixture all over your face and neck with your clean finger.
• Let it set on your skin for 20 minutes.
• Wash it off with cool water.
• You can use it 1-2 times a week.

This face pack is excellent for skin hydration. It also lightens your skin tone., Using this pack regularly will also fade your dark spot and blemishes and give your skin a nice glow.

Gram flour face pack for skin lightening

What you will need

• 2-3 tablespoons of gram flour.
• 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder.
• Few drops of rosewater.

How to use

• Mix all the ingredients together to form a smooth mixture.
• Apply it all over your face and neck.
• Let it get dry.
• Once it gets dry, wash it off with cool water with a circular massage with your wet fingers.
• You can use this pack twice a week.

This gram flour face pack is an excellent home remedy for people with sensitive skin. It helps in lightening the acne scars and is also helpful in reducing pigmentation. It gives your skin a healthy glow by restoring your natural skin tone.

Mint leaves for skin whitening

What you will need

• A handful of mint leaves
• Water

How to use

• Grind the mint leaves in a smooth mixture with the help of water.
• If you find the mixture is thick, add more water and grind again.
• Apply this paste to your face and neck.
• Wait till the pack gets dried.
• Wash it off with cool water.
• You can use this pack 1-2 times a week.

Mint has excellent cooling and refreshing properties. It also helps in reducing the tan and gives you an even skin tone.

Curd face pack for skin lightening

What you will need

• 2 tablespoons of curd.
• 1 tablespoon of honey.
• 1/2 tablespoon of turmeric powder.

How to use

• Mix all the ingredients together and make a smooth mixture.
• Apply this mixture all over your cleansed face and neck.
• Let it get dry or leave it for 20-30 minutes.
• Wash it off with cold water.
• You can apply this mixture twice a week.

Curd has cleaning properties, and it also moisturizes your skin. Honey is good for removing the tan and making your skin tight.

Milk Powder face pack for skin whitening

What you will need

• 1 teaspoon of milk powder.
• 2 teaspoons of curd.
• 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice.

How to use

• Mix all the ingredients together and form a nice mixture.
• If the mixture is not smooth, you can add rosewater.
• Apply all over your face and neck.
• Leave it for 20 minutes, then wash it off with cool water.
• You can apply this mixture twice weekly.

This mixture helps remove the dark spot and pigmentation. It also gives your skin a refreshing glow by restoring its natural skin tone.

Sandalwood and Orange Peel facemask for skin lightening

What you will need

• 2 tablespoons of sandalwood powder.
• 1 tablespoon of orange peel powder
• 1 teaspoon of rosewater

How to use

• Mix sandalwood and orange peel powder together.
• Add rosewater to this mixture to form a smooth paste.
• Apply it to your face and neck.
• Leave it for 15-20 minutes.
• Wash it off with lukewarm water.
• You can use this pack weekly, 3 times.

Sandalwood has been used since ancient times. It is known for its healing properties. It is effective in lighting the skin and also reduces pigmentation. And the orange peel is rich in vitamin c and an excellent anti-oxidant. It works as a natural bleach and also repairs skin damage.

Oats And Almonds face pack for skin whitening

What you will need

• One tablespoon powdered oat.
• One tablespoon of crushed almonds.
• 1/2 tablespoon of honey.

How to use

• Mix oatmeal and almond powder together.
• Add honey to make a smooth paste.
• Apply this mixture all over your face and neck.
• Let it get dry, then wash it off with cold water.
• You can use this pack weekly once.

Oatmeal is a natural cleanser and also detoxifies your skin. It contains vitamin E, B1, and zinc, which help lighten the dark spot and even tone your skin. Almonds contain vitamin E, which also helps lighten your skin tone and nourish your skin.

Sugar and Olive oil face pack for skin whitening

What you will need

• 1 tablespoon of sugar.
• 1 teaspoon of virgin olive oil.

How to use

• Mix both the ingredients together.
• Apply it to your face and neck.
• Wait for 15 minutes.
• Wash it off with lukewarm water by doing a circular massage with your fingers.
• You can use this pack two times a week to exfoliate your skin.

This pack is suitable for dry skin. The olive oil in this pack makes your skin soft and supple by giving it an excellent moisturization. And sugar works as an excellent exfoliator by removing dead skin cells.

lemon juice and Aloevera face pack for skin lightening

What you will need

• 2 tablespoons of aloevera pulp
• 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice.

How to use

• Mix aloevera pulp with lemon juice to form a smooth mixture.
• Apply it all over your face and neck.
• Wash it off after 20 minutes.
• You can use this pack 3 times a week.

Aloevera gives an excellent moisturization to your skin, and lemon works as a natural bleaching agent. It gives your skin an even tone and lightens skin.

Papaya and Honey face pack for skin whitening

What you will need

• 4-5 ripe papaya chunks.
• 1 tablespoon of honey.

How to use

• Mashed the papaya chunks
• Add honey to the mashed papaya.
• Apply this mixture to your face and neck.
• Leave it for 20 minutes, then wash it off with lukewarm water.
• Use this pack twice weekly.

Papaya has nutritional properties, which is why it has been used in many beauty products. It gives your skin an inner glow and brightens your skin’s complexion. It also works as a bleaching agent.

Egg and Almond Face Pack for skin lightening

What you will need

• One egg
• 2-3 almonds
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice

How to use

• Separate egg white and yolk. We will use egg white in this pack.
• Make a powder of almonds.
• Mix all the ingredients together and form a mixture.
• Apply this mixture all over your face and neck.
• Set it for 20 minutes, then wash it off with lukewarm water.
• Use this pack once to 2-3 times a week.

Almonds are rich in vitamin E. It is an excellent anti-oxidants and helps in lightening the skin tone. Egg in this mixture helps tighten the skin and gives you smooth and glowing skin.

Aloevera and Glycerin Face Pack for Skin Lightening

What you will need

• 2 tablespoons of aloe vera pulp
• 1/2 tablespoon of glycerine

How to use

• Mix the aloe vera gel and glycerine together.
• Apply this mixture with your finger or cotton all over your face and neck.
• Wash it off after 15-20 minutes.
• You can use this mixture every alternate day.

Aloevera is a natural remedy for skin whitening. It nourishes the skin and also improves skin texture. And the glycerin will provide an excellent moisturization to your skin.

Yogurt gram flour and turmeric face pack for skin lightening

What you will need

• 2 tablespoons of gram flour
• 2 tablespoons of yogurt
• 1/2 tablespoon of turmeric

How to use

• Take all the ingredients together.
• Mix them to form a smooth mixture.
• Apply it evenly all over your face and neck.
• Let it dry for 30 minutes.
• Wash it off with cold water.
• You can use this mixture twice weekly for better results.

Yogurt is an excellent bleaching agent. Gram flour cleanses your skin deeply and makes it soft and radiant, and turmeric reduces the blemishes on the skin.

Cucumber and Lemon face pack for skin whitening

What you will need

• 3 -4 tablespoons of cucumber juice
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

How to use

• Mix the cucumber and lemon juice together.
• Apply this mixture to cleansed skin.
• Let it set on your skin for 20 minutes.
• Wash it off with cool water.
• You can use this mixture thrice a week.

Lemon is a natural bleaching agent that reduces acne scars and lightens your skin. Cucumber is nice to provide hydration to your skin. It also gives you a cooling and soothing effect on your skin. Lemon also helps unclog the pores, reducing the chance of acne.

You should take a few precautions while using homemade face masks such as bleach on your face.

If you have sensitive skin, try not to use citrus fruit in your pack. If you want to use it, use a minimal amount of citrus fruit.

Try not to go into the sun just after applying any pack. And always use friendly sunscreen before you step out.

Always do a patch test if you are using an ingredient for the first time. Although these are homemade and natural, it’s good to be sure you are not allergic to them.

If you feel any burning sensation or irritation after application, wash it off immediately with cold water.

If you have dehydrated skin or any other skin problem, do not apply any face pack before without asking your dermatologist.

How to do self-care to maintain a healthy skin

Follow a daily skincare routine. For any skin type, CTM is important to maintain healthy skin. Always wash your skin two times a day and never sleep with your makeup on.

Always wear friendly sunscreen if you are going out in the sun. If you must stay out for longer hours, repeat the sunscreen regularly.

Drink water in an adequate amount. It will not only make your skin glow but also clean your body from the inside by flushing out toxins from your body.

Take a proper and balanced diet. Your diet has a direct connection to your skin.

Avoid alcohol and smoking.

Do exfoliate your skin once a week; never over-exfoliate your skin.