All Natural Skin Brightening
Summer is here and with it comes vacation and fun times at the beach soaking up the warm and wonderful sunshine! But with that strong summer sun also comes sun damage. Whether it be hyper or hypopigmentation, freckles or age spots we all get sun damage on our skin even if we can't see it in the mirror. Not to mention other forms of skin darkening such as scars where acne may have been or melasma. There are so many brightening cremes and serums out there but with them come negative additive ingredients such as preservatives. But don't fret, there are plenty of things you can use at home and may even have in your kitchen to help lighten those stubborn spots.
Essential Oils For Brightening Skin
I cannot stress enough the importance of mixing essential oils with a carrier oil or butter and not putting raw directly on the skin due to harshness and irritation. See Comedogenic Oil Scale to find an oil or butter that will not clog your pores.
- Lemon
- Sandalwood
- Lemongrass
- Carrot Seed Oil
- Lavender
- Geranium
- Rosemary
Other Ingredients for Skin Brightening
Aside from essential oils there are many fruits, veggies, teas, and herbs that help brighten skin as well. Try mixing multiple with essential oils for a mask at home.
- Turmeric
- Chamomile
- Bearberry
- Kojic Acid
- Papaya
- Oranges
- Lady's Mantle
- Red Onions
- Licorice Root
- Horseradish
- Tomatoes
- Salmon's Seal, Ground Ivy Leaves & Wild Strawberry Combination
- Lemon Balm
- Rice Powder
- Pomegranate
- Rooibos
- Rosewater
- Saffron
Enjoy your summer with bright and beautiful skin and remember the best treatment for sun damage is prevention by wearing a good sunscreen every day!
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