Whitening baths at home with natural ingredients is a safe beauty trend, bringing clear results if you persist in doing it correctly.
1. Unsweetened fresh milk and oatmeal
Brightening baths at home with safe, benign natural ingredients.
Fresh milk helps moisturize and soften the skin, while oatmeal gently exfoliates and brightens the skin naturally.
Ingredients:
- 100ml unsweetened fresh milk
- 3 tablespoons oatmeal
How to make:
- Mix milk and oatmeal into a thick mixture.
- Apply all over the body after bathing.
- Gently massage for 15 - 20 minutes.
- Rinse with warm water.
Frequency: 2-3 times/week.
2. Rice bran and honey
Rice bran contains many vitamins B and minerals, helping to brighten the skin, while honey has antibacterial and moisturizing properties.
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons of rice bran
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1 tablespoon of unsweetened fresh milk (optional)
How to make:
- Mix the ingredients into a thick mixture.
- Apply to the skin, massage gently for 15 minutes.
- Rinse with water.
Frequency: 2 times/week.
3. Aloe vera and lemon juice
When using lemon to beautify the skin, you should test it on a small area of skin first to check for a reaction.
Aloe vera soothes and moisturizes the skin, and lemon helps brighten and has mild antibacterial properties. This formula is suitable for normal or combination skin.
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons fresh aloe vera gel
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
How to do:
- Mix aloe vera gel and lemon juice well.
- Apply evenly on skin and leave for 10 - 15 minutes.
- Rinse with water.
Note: Use only 1-2 times/week. Avoid using it if your skin is sensitive or has open wounds.
4. Yogurt and turmeric powder
Yogurt contains mild lactic acid, which helps brighten and smooth skin. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties, helping to improve back acne and dull skin.
Ingredients:
- 1 box of unsweetened yogurt
- 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
How to do:
- Mix well and apply to the skin after bathing.
- Gently massage for 10 - 15 minutes.
- Rinse with water.
Frequency: 2-3 times/week.
General notes when whitening at home:
- Test on a small area of skin first to check for allergies.
- Use sunscreen daily, because the skin after whitening will be more sensitive to sunlight.
- Do not overuse too often, only 2-3 times/week to avoid irritation.
(According to Byrdie)