a. Vitamin C present in lemons lightens dark spots and patches.

b. The antioxidants present in it act as anti-aging.

c. It is helpful in removing excess oil and sebum from the skin pores.

d. The acidic nature of it kills bacteria and reduces formation of new pimples.

e. It has natural bleaching properties which can penetrate easily into the skin and reduce the melamine production.

f. It removes dead cells and encourages the production of new and healthy cells.

g. It helps to tighten large pores, deep cleanse the pores and refresh the skin.

(1) LEMON WITH POTATO

Potato has bleaching (skin lightening) properties just like lemon. This combination will lighten the skin more effectively.

Grate and squeeze juice from 1 potato.

Mix equal amounts of potato and lemon juice.

Apply this mixture over the skin and let it stay for 40 minutes.

Wash with water and pat dry.

Or you can also add 1 teaspoon of honey to lemon and potato mixture. Apply and rinse it off after 20 minutes.

Follow the process 2 – 3 times a week to achieve desired results.

(2)LEMON JUICE WITH TURMERIC

Turmeric helps to clear acne scars, inflammation and oil secretion. These combinations work well for oily skin.

Process 1: Lemon Juice with Turmeric

Combine 1 teaspoon each of lemon juice and turmeric.

Stir well and apply it covering the dark skin.

Let the mixture rest for 15 – 30 minutes.

Rinse with cold water.

Or you can also add 1 teaspoon yogurt to the mixture and follow the same process.

Repeat this process daily before going to bed.

(3) LEMON WITH SUGAR AND EGG WHITE

Sugar exfoliates dead and damaged skin. The astringent properties shrink pores and reduce wrinkles.

Combine 2 tablespoons natural sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1 egg white.

Stir well to make thick paste.

Gently scrub this mixture over the skin in circular motion for few minutes.

Let the mixture rest for 30 – 40 minutes.

Wash with warm water and pat dry.

Apply moisturizer of your choice.

Repeat this process 2 times a week.

Or you can also exclude egg white and follow the remaining process as usual.

Or you can use brown sugar instead of white sugar.

Or you can exclude sugar. Mix egg white and lemon juice. Apply it over the skin and rinse it off after 30 minutes.

(4) LEMON WITH SANDALWOOD PASTE, TOMATO, CUCUMBER JUICE

Combine 1 tablespoon each of lemon juice, sandalwood paste, tomato juice and cucumber juice.

Apply this mixture over the skin and leave it for 25 – 40 minutes.

Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.

Apply moisturizer of your choice.

Repeat this process once in a week.

(5) LEMON WITH PAPAYA

Vitamin A, present in Papaya works as anti-oxidant to removes the dead skin and papain enzyme provides glow to the skin.

Blend a small slice of papaya.

Apply it over the skin and massage for 3 – 5 minutes.

Leave it for 40 minutes and rinse with cold water.

To achieve the desired results, follow this process once in a week.

(6) LEMON WITH RICE FLOUR

Benefits of Rice flour are anti-aging, anti-wrinkles, remove sun tan, treat blemishes and reduce hyper pigmentation, grow new cells and controls oil.

Process 1:

Combine 4 tablespoons of rice powder with 3 tablespoons of lemon juice.

Stir well and make a fine paste.

Apply this mixture over the dark skin and leave it for 40 minutes.

Rinse off with water by gently massaging in circular motion.

Or you can soak handful rice in a cup overnight. Strain the water and grind the rice by adding few drops of lemon juice to it.

Refrigerate for 1 hour. Apply this mixture on skin and rinse off after 40 minutes.

Or you can add 1 teaspoon of turmeric to the mixture and follow the same process as mentioned.

Repeat this process for 3 times a week.

Process 2: With Cucumber Juice

Mix 1 teaspoon each of rice flour, lemon juice and cucumber juice to make fine paste.

Apply this paste covering the dark skin.

Leave till it completely dries.

Rinse with water by gently massaging in circular motion.

You can repeat this process 3 times a week for better results.

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