How to Whiten Your Skin in 3 Days: 10 Easiest and Most Effective Methods

So many people today seek natural solution for getting rid of dark spots, black spots on skin and black spots on face; perhaps you are also looking for a home remedy for skin whitening in 3 days, well, you are not far from it. You don’t need to search the internet again, as this article provides you the information you need on how to whiten your skin. 

Skin whitening is very popular, and so many people seek to know how to whiten their skin overnight, especially among women, and it is not restricted to one part of the world – it cuts across all the continents and nations of the world. 

What is Skin Whitening or Lightening?

Skin whitening is using physical treatment, mixtures or substances to lighten the skin. How does it work? These substances or mixtures work by reducing the melanin in the body. This process aims to lighten the dark spots or darkened part of the skin.(1)

Some of these skin whitening agents are helpful when it comes to their side effects, which include nutrients, anti-oxidants and reduction in the risk of skin cancer, while some skin whitening agents are harmful to the health.(2)

People tend to lighten part of their skin or the whole skin for different reasons – some wants to lighten a dark spot on their skin, some patches, some are using it to erase the dark spot in the body, some tend to use it to erase birthmarks, while some want to use it on the whole body to look more beautiful. 

People often go to drug stores and beauty stores to purchase whitening or bleaching agents such as lotion, facial wash, soap, and cream to lighten their complexion. However, so many people have faced various disappointments such as ineffective substances and negative side effects from some products. 

These disappointments have led many to search for other means of improving their complexions, such as the natural and home remedy of lightening the skin. 

Here, we have some home remedies that will help improve the complexion of the skin in the most natural way, while you don’t have to worry about harsh side effects. 

Without keeping you wait for long, let us delve into how you can get rid of these dark patches. 

Dark Patches on Skin: The 10 Effective Remedies

Orange

One fruit that has whitening properties as well as nutrients for the skin is orange. Orange is very rich in Vitamin C and has some properties that can also lighten the skin. Eating orange on regular basis improves the health and texture of the skin. 

For skin lightening and erasing black spots on face, there are two methods you can employ(3): 

Method 1

• Cut a fresh orange into two
• Squeeze and extract two tablespoons of the orange juice
• Mix the two table spoons with one pinch of turmeric powder
• Apply on the skin or dark spots
• Leave for 30 minutes, then gently rinse off
• Repeat the above steps daily

Method 2

• Extract the back of orange (orange peel)
• Dry it under sunlight
• Squeeze the dried peels until it turns into powder
• Mix with a tablespoon of plain yoghurt
• Apply on skin
• Leave for 20 minutes, then gently wash off
• Repeat above steps three times in a week 

Licorice Root Extracts

Licorice root extract is regarded by experts as one of the most effective natural ways of lightening the skin.(4) Regarded as an ayurvedic remedy which cures many health conditions, dark spots as well as scars. 

The licorice root extract has glabridin which prevents enzymes that causes skin blackness from functioning; this compound (glabridin) also absorbs UVA and UVB rays from the skin.
 
Finally, the glabridin minimizes the production of melanin in the body and balances the skin lightening. 
 
Here are the two methods used in treating dark spots with licorice root extracts:
 
Method 1

• Use cotton wool to apply licorice extract to dark spots or the skin generally (preferably at night)
• Leave overnight
• Rinse with water or bath with warm water
• Apply moisturizer on skin
• Repeat this process 3 to 5 times in a week.

Method 2

• Get 5 drops of licorice extract
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of tomato juice, moderate quantity of cucumber and 1 tablespoon of sandalwood paste
• Make a paste of all the ingredients by blending them together
• Apply on skin or dark spots
• Leave for 30 minutes
• Wash off completely with warm water
• Apply moisturizer on skin
• Repeat above steps 2 to 3 times weekly

Lemon Juice Solution

Lemon juice has acidic components that are capable of bleaching the skin lightly and also exfoliates the top layer of skin cells. No wonder this method has been used for thousands of years for skin lightening.(5)

It should however be noted that using 100 percent lemon juice on the skin can cause skin irritation – so you should avoid that. I’m sure you are asking what you should do. Simple – dilute with water.
 

• Mix one part of the lemon juice with one part of water
• Employ the use of cotton ball in spreading the mixture on your skin
• Leave it there for 15 minutes
• Wash off with warm water
• Apply moisturizer after washing it off
• Apply 2 to 3 times only in a week

You will start getting results within few weeks as it doesn’t provide overnight result, however, it is the most effective natural way to whiten your skin. 

Banana with Almond Oil

Do you know banana aid skin complexion, suppleness and collagen production? Yes, it does. The Vitamins B6 and C in banana allows it to help your complexion and skin suppleness as well as collagen production. 

Almond oil on the other hand boasts of Vitamins A, D and E – they are antioxidants that protect the skin as well as keeping it healthy. Almond oil can also help the skin fight against allergies and infections due to its anti-inflammatory compounds. Finally, it aids blood circulation in the body and skin and protects the skin from harmful UV rays.
 
Here is how to apply banana and almond on the skin:
 

• Get 1 ripe banana and 1 tablespoon of almond oil 
• Blend the banana to produce a smooth paste 
• Mix the banana paste with the almond oil 
• Apply on skin 
• Leave it on skin for 20 minutes 
• Wash off with warm water 
• Repeat steps 3 to 5 times in a week

Milk with Strawberry

Milk is rich in enzymes that are capable of making the skin lighter,(6) and it also moisturizes the skin. Strawberries on the other hand are very potent in eradicating pimples, acne, scars or other blemishes on the skin. They are also capable of minimizing the damages caused by UV rays. 

Here is how to effectively use milk and strawberry to whiten the skin:
 

• Get 1 tablespoon of milk with 2 ripe strawberries
• Mash the strawberries to produce smooth paste
• Mix the mashed strawberries with 1 tablespoon of raw milk
• Apply the mixture on skin
• Leave it there for 20 minutes
• Wash off with warm water
• Do this twice or thrice in a week

Lemon with Milk Soak

In the previous part of this article, I’ve already told you how lemon and milk (separately) can help you skin. Combining the two however is one very effective method. How do you go about it? 

• Get warm water (should be enough for you to soak yourself into)
• Pour a cup of full fat milk in the warm water
• Squeeze the juice of the whole of a lemon into warm water
• Mix these two together
• Soak yourself in the bathe for 20 minutes
• Rinse yourself in a clean water
• Do this once a week

Minimize Skin Exposure to Sunlight

By now, you should know that sun damages skin cells, and it also darkens your skin. You should avoid staying under sunlight. Impossible! Yes – it is nearly impossible, however, you can limit your time under the sun. Even if it is necessary you have to go outdoors when the sun is at its peak, consider foing the following: 

• Wear sun-protective clothes – long pants (trousers) and long sleeved shirts will do
• Wear baseball cap and wide-brimmed hat
• Use sunscreen each time you go outdoors, you should also repeat it from time to time. Sunscreen with high SPF (30 SPF or higher) is the best to protect your skin from sun rays. 

Skin Exfoliation

In order to brighten the complexion of your skin, you should exfoliate it regularly. It is dead skin cells that come together on skin surface to make it look dull – consider exfoliating your skin with natural agents. 

Use oatmeal or almonds with a gentle facial scrub to exfoliate your skin
Use body scrub with sugar or salt – wet your skin, then use the scrub in circular but gentle way over your body. 

Pumpkin Mask with Milk and Honey

Do you know that pumpkin is very rich for exfoliating? Do you also know that pumpkin is rich in antioxidants? Pumpkin is your perfect natural solution for this. It helps brighten the skin complexion and also help in getting rid of dead cells. 

• Get 2 tablespoons of pumpkin puree, ½ tablespoon of milk as well as ½ tablespoon of honey
• Mix these three thoroughly to get a paste
• Apply the paste and leave for 20 minutes
• Rinse off with warm water
• Do this twice or thrice in a week

Pineapple and Papaya (Pawpaw or Papaw)

Pineapple is one more agent for getting rid of dark spots; it also helps in softening and cleaning the skin, giving the skin a glowing look. Its alpha-hydroxyl acids help with agelessness. 

Papaya (pawpaw or papaw) on the other hand heal wounds on skin and also clears spots and dark circles. By consuming or applying papaya juice, the wrinkles on the skin can be decreased; and it also contains antioxidants. The papain compound in papaya is a strong bleaching agent that helps  in removing dark patches, and whitens the skin. 

• Get 150 grams of peeled pineapple and 150 grams of peeled pawpaw
• Blend the two together to form a mixed paste
• Pour in a bowl and add 1 tablespoon of honey. Mix thoroughly
• Apply the paste on the skin with gentle rubs
• Leave for 15 minutes
• Wash off with cold water
• Do this 2 times in a week

More Tips on How to Whiten Your Skin in 3 Days

• Wear sunblock
• Mixture of water and baking soda
• Drink lot of water
• Apply tomato puree and leave for 15 to 20 minutes before washing off

Conclusion
With the above home remedy for whitening skin, if followed strictly, you are definitely on your way to brightening the complexion of your skin. The homemade skin whitening method that we have discussed here may help you whiten your skin overnight. 

Always have it in mind that all skin colors or tones are perfectly okay and beautiful. 

Let me hear your comments on this natural and home treatment for dark spots on skin. 

If you’ve learnt one or more things in this post, then, kindly share with others.

 

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References and Resources

1. Wikipedia, “Skin Whitening” 
2. Heun Joo Lee, et. al., 2015, “Hesperidin, A Popular Antioxidant Inhibits Melanogenesis via Erk1/2 Medicated MITF Degradation” 
3. Pulse, “10 Home Remedies to Lighten Your Skin Naturally Right Now” 
4. Effective Home Remedies, “How to Whiten Skin Fast” 
5. WikiHow, “How to Naturally Whiten Skin at Home”
6. WikiHow, “How to Naturally Whiten Skin at Home”

Disclaimer
This article is only a general information and discussion about the topic. Information and other content gotten herein should not be taken as medical advice, and the information and discussion should not be substituted for professional and medical advice. Always seek the guidance of your doctor and other qualified health professionals regarding your health and medical conditions.