Natural Skin Lightening with Sugar: Exfoliation & Recipes

Just like any surface, wear and tear will dull the appearance of skin. Those seeking to return light and glow to their skin have a number of options, from exfoliating to applying lotions. Sugar can be one of the most effective ingredients when you are trying to lighten your skin; the granules help to exfoliate and cleanse skin, while opening pores for moisture. Mixed properly, sugar can lighten and soften your skin after just a few applications. Try one or more of the following sugar recipes to lighten skin.

Things You'll Need

• Bowl
• Granulated white sugar
• Vegetable oil
• Liquid aloe vera
• Clean cloth or paper towel
• Lemon juice

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Instructions

• 1

  Mix equal parts granulated white sugar with vegetable oil (such as avocado oil or olive oil) in a bowl or cup. Add a teaspoon of liquid aloe vera for added soothing properties.

• 2

  Rub the mixture onto the desired area of your skin. Allow it to sit on the skin for three to four minutes. Wipe clean with a clean cloth or paper towels, and rinse in warm water.

• 3

  Mix one cup of sugar with half a cup of lemon juice in a bowl or cup.

• 4

  Rub onto the desired area of your skin. Allow it to sit on the skin for three to four minutes. Wipe clean with a clean cloth or paper towels, and rinse in warm water.

• 5

  Apply your chosen recipe at least twice per day to progressively lighten skin.