Lemon Juice and Brown Sugar Body Whitening Recipes

Lemon has long been known to help lighten the skin, making it one of the best natural remedies for skin whitening. In fact if you would like to whiten your whole body or perhaps your elbow and knees using ingredients that you already have in your kitchen, you should combine lemon juice and brown sugar to make an effective body whitening scrub. Aside from being all natural, it will also give your skin a great scent.

Before using this natural body scrub, it is important to dilute the lemon juice. It has high pH levels which can irritate the skin if applied directly. By diluting the lemon juice in water, the pH will drop to a level that is milder on the skin. You should also not leave it on your skin for a long time as you might have a reaction to it.

If you want to get rid of dark spots on your skin, you should try applying diluted lemon juice on it. There are different products in the market but there are women who would prefer to use natural remedies particularly those with sensitive skin. Because lemon juice is all natural, it will not harm the skin as long as it is applied properly. You should leave it on the dark spots for at least 15 minutes before rinsing. There are some who leave it overnight but this is not advisable if your skin is sensitive. Aside from whitening spots, it can also reduce the appearance of wrinkles and remove blackheads and dead skin cells.

In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of fine bran, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of water and ¼ teaspoon of yeast. Wash your face with warm water and using a soft facial brush, work the lemon scrub into the skin. Rinse it well with warm water.

To make this, you should first roll a piece of lemon on the counter while pressing it down. This will make it easier to extract the juice. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into a small cup or bowl. Add an equal amount of water to dilute the juice. Add a tablespoon of white granulated sugar into the lemon and water mixture and stir. You should continue adding small amounts of sugar until you get a paste. Use it in the shower as a body scrub.

Another variation of it is by grating ¼ cup of lemon peel with a grater. In a bowl, place the grated lemon peel and add ¼ cup of brown sugar and 1 cup of grapeseed oil. Mix these ingredients together and rub it on the entire body. You can concentrate it on your heels, elbows and knees. These parts can be rough and the scrub can make it softer. You should rinse the body scrub with warm water.

You can turn your lemon sugar scrub into a moisturizing scrub simply by adding a few drops of almond oil. It is great in keeping the skin hydrated. In fact, it is used in different makeup products as well as natural skin care recipes. However, you should not use almond oil on your skin if you are allergic to nuts.

You can transform your lemon sugar scrub into a body polish by adding an equal amount of liquid soap to it. By adding liquid soap to it, you can whiten your skin while keeping it soft. It will not be difficult to wash off so you can definitely use it even when you are in a rush.

Did you know that salt is a natural cleaning agent that effectively removes dirt and encourages whitening? It is most often used on the teeth although it can be applied on the skin as well. There are beauty experts who use salt in natural skin recipes as it improves complexion. You may want to add salt to your lemon and sugar scrub. Lemon has natural bleaching properties that help lighten the skin while the combination of salt and sugar exfoliate and moisturize.

The scrub gets rid of dead skin cells and stimulates blood circulation to keep the skin polished. The ingredients in the scrub are also good sources of vitamin B (particularly because of the molasses) which is an antioxidant that helps to effectively reduce the appearance of wrinkles. You may want to get a coconut oil massage after to keep the skin nourished.

Lemon and sugar scrub can last several days so you need not worry if you made more than you had intended to. However, you should keep it in the refrigerator. While almond oil is most often added to the scrub, you can replace it with olive oil depending on your preference. You can also enhance the scrub’s fragrance by adding a few drops of your favorite oil. Because the ingredients are natural and inexpensive, the lemon juice and brown sugar body whitening scrub is great for women who would like to get fairer skin without spending a lot of money.