How to Whiten Skin With Fruits
Drink citrus juice., Use citrus to make a mask., Squeeze the juice from the fruit and dilute with water., Consider using the entire fruit., Use the seeds and skin if using papaya., Do not go outside while wearing the mask., Leave the mask on for 15...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Drink citrus juice.
Drinking a citrus juice like orange juice may help to inhibit UV induced pigmentation., Citrus fruits contain vitamin C, which promotes collagen production (necessary for the creation of new skin cells), is a powerful antioxidant and has been shown to inhibit skin darkening due to UV exposure.Lemons tend to work best, but any citrus fruit will work, including oranges, limes, and grapefruit.
You can obtain similar results from papaya. , You can apply the diluted juice directly to your face, or combine with honey to make a mask.
Honey both thickens the juice to make a mask possible and has its own health benefits: it is an antimicrobial, moisturizes the skin and prevents wrinkles., The peel and fleshy parts of citrus fruit contain compounds that help to whiten the skin.For even better results, consider adding them in one of two ways:
Dry the peel, grind it up, and add it to your mask.
Consider mixing with yoghurt to produce a soothing mask.Chop the entire fruit into pieces and process it, skin and all, in a fruit processor.
Use the resulting paste as the base for your mask. , While the flesh of the fruit is beneficial, the peels and seeds are the most potent part of papaya.Consider processing the papaya fruit along with the skin to produce a mask.
For even better results, mix with lemon juice.
You can purchase papaya seed extract and use it with honey to make a mask, or combine it with the processed fruit.
Make your own papaya seed extract by crushing papaya seeds and placing them in water for two weeks.
Shake daily.
Filter and use the water in your mask., The juice in citrus fruits can react with UV light to cause photodermatitis, a painful condition resulting in a rash, blisters or scaly skin., Wash it off with lukewarm water. -
Step 2: Use citrus to make a mask.
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Step 3: Squeeze the juice from the fruit and dilute with water.
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Step 4: Consider using the entire fruit.
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Step 5: Use the seeds and skin if using papaya.
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Step 6: Do not go outside while wearing the mask.
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Step 7: Leave the mask on for 15 to 20 minutes.
Detailed Guide
Drinking a citrus juice like orange juice may help to inhibit UV induced pigmentation., Citrus fruits contain vitamin C, which promotes collagen production (necessary for the creation of new skin cells), is a powerful antioxidant and has been shown to inhibit skin darkening due to UV exposure.Lemons tend to work best, but any citrus fruit will work, including oranges, limes, and grapefruit.
You can obtain similar results from papaya. , You can apply the diluted juice directly to your face, or combine with honey to make a mask.
Honey both thickens the juice to make a mask possible and has its own health benefits: it is an antimicrobial, moisturizes the skin and prevents wrinkles., The peel and fleshy parts of citrus fruit contain compounds that help to whiten the skin.For even better results, consider adding them in one of two ways:
Dry the peel, grind it up, and add it to your mask.
Consider mixing with yoghurt to produce a soothing mask.Chop the entire fruit into pieces and process it, skin and all, in a fruit processor.
Use the resulting paste as the base for your mask. , While the flesh of the fruit is beneficial, the peels and seeds are the most potent part of papaya.Consider processing the papaya fruit along with the skin to produce a mask.
For even better results, mix with lemon juice.
You can purchase papaya seed extract and use it with honey to make a mask, or combine it with the processed fruit.
Make your own papaya seed extract by crushing papaya seeds and placing them in water for two weeks.
Shake daily.
Filter and use the water in your mask., The juice in citrus fruits can react with UV light to cause photodermatitis, a painful condition resulting in a rash, blisters or scaly skin., Wash it off with lukewarm water.
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