How to Get Fairer Skin With a Facial

Last Updated: September 7, 2020 References

The color of your skin is determined by the amount a pigment known as melanin produced in skin cells called melanocytes. ^{[1]
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Research source} In order to lighten your skin tone, it is necessary to reduce the melanin in your skin. Facials can be one of the best ways to get fairer skin. To do this, you can try cost-effective, easy, and natural homemade skin lightening remedies, or you can opt for a professional treatment. In addition to consistent use of facials, clearing dead skin cells and adding essential nutrients to the skin can help you get fairer skin that is healthy too. However, getting fairer skin can take time, so along with consistency, patience is key. ^{[2]
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Method 1

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Preparing to Make a Homemade “Face Pack”

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Choose a face pack recipe with ingredients that are easy to find in a local store. There are many types of natural, cheap, and easy-to-find ingredients that will help to lighten your skin while also enabling you to avoid harsh chemicals or expensive treatments.
- Purchase ingredients such as plain yogurt, lemon juice, gram flower, turmeric, and saffron to naturally lighten skin.
- Include ingredients such as milk, oatmeal, and honey to help exfoliate your skin and give you a healthy glow.
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Know your skin type. Different types of skin will have different reactions to the natural ingredients you will use in your face pack. Recognizing what type of skin you have will lessen your chances of having any skin irritation from your facial.
- Avoid lemon juice if you have particularly sensitive skin. If you aren't sure if lemon will irritate your skin, try diluting the lemon juice with water the first time you apply the face pack.
- Include honey or olive oil in your face pack if you have dry skin. These ingredients will help provide essential nutrients and moisture to your face.
- Seek out tomato-based face packs if you have oily skin. The naturally acidic composition of tomatoes helps balance skin pH to prevent excessive oil production. ^{[3]
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- Use yogurt with any skin type. It contains lactic acid, which will be gentler than acid from citrus fruits, and contains many nutrients that are good for the skin.
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Set aside a time to prepare and apply your face pack. Making sure that your face pack is prepared and applied properly will guarantee the best possible results.
- Ensure you have the necessary appliances on hand to make your face pack before you begin.
- Prepare to dedicate at least 1 hour from start to finish. This time includes preparing your face pack, applying it to your skin, letting it dry, and washing it off.
- Be prepared to maintain this routine at least 1-2 times a week to see results.

Method 2

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Choosing a Homemade Face Pack to Get Fairer Skin Naturally

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Try a yogurt and lemon facial. Lemon juice acts as a natural skin lightening agent. The alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) in the lemon act as a natural exfoliant and stimulate new cell growth, creating a fairer skin complexion. ^{[4]
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- Add 8-10 drops of lemon juice to 1 tablespoon of yogurt.
- Mix well and apply as a night cream to the face and neck.
- Substitute tomato puree if your skin cannot tolerate lemon juice.
- Rinse skin in the morning.
- Follow with moisturizer, as lemon juice can cause dry skin.
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Prepare a papaya and cucumber rinse. With skin-lightening compounds such as vitamin C, AHAs, and papain, papaya is a great ingredient to include in a face pack for fairer skin. This facial can also be used to treat skin discoloration and dark marks.
- Combine an equal amount of ripe papaya and cucumber slices in a blender.
- Add a teaspoon of fresh milk cream.
- Apply the mixture to your face and neck.
- Leave this paste on your skin for 20 minutes.
- Rinse with cool water and pat skin dry.
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Create a tomato, oatmeal, and natural yogurt mask. Tomato contains lycopene, an antioxidant that protects skin from UV rays, boosts collagen production, and reduces acne scars. Additionally, many people with sensitive skin will find that tomato is a great substitute for the more acidic recipes that use lemon.
- Add 1 teaspoon of yogurt and 1 teaspoon of tomato juice to 1 teaspoon of oatmeal.
- Apply the mask to clean skin.
- Leave on skin for 20 minutes.
- Rinse off with cool water and pat skin dry with a towel.
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Mix up a turmeric face pack. Turmeric powder is produced from the stems of the turmeric plant, which are dried and pounded to a powder that is yellow-gold in color. It is well-known to help with reduction of facial pigmentation.
- Mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder with 3 tablespoons (44.4 ml) of lime juice to form a thick paste.
- Apply evenly to face and neck.
- Leave on skin for 15 minutes.
- Rinse with cool water and pat skin dry.
- Use face pack daily until desired results are reached.

Method 3

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Getting Fairer Skin with a Chemical Peel

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Visit your dermatologist or skin care professional to discuss the best way to increase the fairness of your skin. Depending on your skin type, skin health, or history of skin conditions, your dermatologist or skin care professional may be able to recommend a custom plan to increase skin fairness that will work best for you.
- Consult with an expert before you begin any professional facial treatments to determine if you are choosing the best option for your skin type.
- Communicate with your skincare professional about your desire for fairer skin, and ask for recommendations to achieve this goal.
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Make an appointment for a chemical peel.^{[5]
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- Visit your doctor to find out if you need to make any preparations for your chemical peel. These can include stopping certain medications, and determining the depth of your chemical peel.
- Consider the timing of your peel. Your skin will have a noticeable reaction, so it is probably best to avoid a chemical peel in the days leading up to important events.^{[7]
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Expect a reaction similar to sunburn following the procedure. Peeling usually involves a first stage of redness, followed by a second stage of scaling that ends within 3-7 days. ^{[8]
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- Avoid the sun for several months after a chemical peel, as skin will be extra sensitive. If you must go out in the sun, wear high-SPF sunscreen and try to shade your face by wearing a hat.
- Be cautious getting a chemical peel if you have very dark-toned skin. This type of treatment can result in uneven pigmentation or can reveal a skin tone that is substantially different from your natural tone. ^{[9]
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Reveal skin with more even pigmentation. This peel will exfoliate the outer layers of dead skin, revealing skin with improved tone, texture, and color. ^{[10]
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Method 4

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Lightening Skin with a Professional Skin Whitening Facial

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Find a skin center that offers a skin whitening or brightening facial. This type of deep pore cleansing facial will clear and brighten skin and can be particularly beneficial for someone suffering from hyperpigmentation (a condition in which patches of skin become darker than the surrounding skin). ^{[11]
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- Choose a skincare professional that will both treat and advise you. At a minimum, he or she should ask how your skin responds to sun exposure and question your habits regarding sun exposure. ^{[12]
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- Ask for a consultation. Describe what you hope to achieve from a professional lightening or brightening facial, and discuss your options.
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Clarify the ingredients and process of your facial with your skincare professional. Ensure that he or she is willing to describe to you what substances are used in your facial and the results you can expect.
- Look for natural ingredients, such as vitamins like vitamin C, A, and B3. Fruit acids like glycolic acid are also commonly used and have been shown to work well. ^{[13]
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Beware of any harsh chemicals that may be used in your facial treatment. Avoid any treatment that uses hydroquinone, which is not uniformly safe and has been banned in Europe and is under examination in the USA. This chemical may cause cancer, rashes, and may even ultimately darken the skin. ^{[14]
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- NEVER allow the application of any product that contains mercury. Mercury can have a negative impact on your kidneys and nervous system, but is still used in some skin care products. ^{[15]
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Expect lighter, brighter, more even-toned skin! Be prepared to repeat these professional facials on a regular basis to maintain these results.

Method 5

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Adjusting Your Routine to Maintain Skin Fairness

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Avoid the sun as much as possible.^{[16]
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Expert Interview. 2 July 2020.} Always use sunscreen of at least SPF 30, suggested by experts to be the best way to protect your skin and avoid skin darkening. ^{[17]
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Drink lots of water. Dull skin tone can result from dehydration, so drink the recommended 8 glasses of water per day to keep your skin fresh and healthy.
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Keep skin clean. Washing with a gentle cleanser 1-2 times per day will help remove old, dead skin cells and remnants of dirt and makeup, making skin look lighter, brighter, and healthier.
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Apply coconut oil or another natural oil. When applied daily, these natural moisturizers will help brighten skin tone, reduce the appearance of scars, and provide skin with necessary moisture. ^{[18]
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Take care of your body with rest, exercise, and a healthy diet. Skin reflects the health of your body, so even small lifestyle improvements can be seen in your skin.
- Eat fruits to help with skin rejuvenation, natural hydration and improvement of skin texture. Fruits high in vitamin C content, like oranges and grapefruit, are especially recommended.
- Balance your diet. Make sure you are ingesting the necessary amount of protein and unsaturated fats alongside fresh vegetables to provide the right nutrients for both your body and your skin.
- Get 7-8 hours of sleep a night to allow your skin to undergo the repairing, restoring, and rebalancing processes that will leave you with fresh and bright skin.
- Avoid sleep deprivation. It can lead to an increase in your body's production of the stress hormone cortisol, and elevated cortisol levels can lead to increased inflammation of the body, impacting the quality of your skin. ^{[19]
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- Exercise to boost circulation. Increased circulation nourishes your skin by bringing more blood and oxygen to it. ^{[20]
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- Break a sweat during your workout to clean out the pores of congested skin and correct the hormonal balance that can cause acne during your adult years. ^{[21]
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