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Whiten skin one of the faces can be done by using face mask. Here are some choices of natural masks to whiten the face.
Face masks are one of the most popular skin care products. Masks are able to provide nutrients to the skin and cleanse the facial skin thoroughly.
Several masks issued by certain brands are easily available in the market. You can also use some natural masks that you can make yourself at home.
Summarized from various sources, there are several natural ingredients that can be used as masks to make skin whiter and glowing.
1. Lemon
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Illustration. Lemon is one of the natural mask ingredients to whiten the face. (Raw Pixels)- – |
As a source of vitamin C, lemon is well known and is often used as an ingredient in beauty products because of its ability to brighten facial skin.
Launch Healthline, as a face mask, mix lemon with honey so as not to irritate the skin too much.
In addition to brightening facial skin, the antioxidant content in lemon can also inhibit premature aging. The nature of lemon with a high acidity level is also able to reduce excess oil on the face.
2. Tomato
 Illustration. Just like lemons, tomatoes can also be one of the natural ingredients for facial masks to whiten the skin. (Pexels)-– |
More or less tomatoes have benefits like lemons. In addition, tomatoes also contain vitamins A, B, potassium, and magnesium.
Use tomatoes as a face mask when the skin becomes striped or burns due to exposure to ultraviolet light.
High lycopene in tomatoes can also repair skin cells damaged by UV radiation.
3. Aloe vera
 Illustration. Aloe vera is one of the natural masks to whiten the face because of its ability to brighten the skin. (sarangib/Pixabay)-– |
Aloe Vera or aloe vera can also be a natural mask to whiten the face. Not only helps brighten and moisturize, aloe vera can also reduce hyperpigmentation on the skin.
In addition, aloe vera can also help reduce dark spots, especially those caused by aging.
4. Turmeric
 Illustration. Not only as a kitchen spice, turmeric can also be a natural mask ingredient to whiten the face. (Istockphoto/ Mirzamlk)-– |
The spices that are commonly used for cooking spices should not be underestimated. Turmeric extract is widely used as an ingredient in beauty products because of its ability to lighten the skin.
Studies have found that the brightening effect of turmeric comes from a combination of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that work together to regenerate skin and disguise dead skin.
5. Jicama
 Illustration. Jicama can also be used as a natural mask to whiten the face. (iStockphoto/Nungning20)-– |
Jicama is rich in vitamin C which is capable of being an antioxidant to prevent infections on the facial skin.
In addition to protecting, vitamin C also functions in reducing excess melanin production that causes dull skin.
That way, you can use jicama as a natural face mask with a series of good benefits.
6. Honey
 Illustration. Honey’s ability to remove dead skin cells that cause dullness makes it one of the natural masks for whitening the face. (stevepb/Pixabay)-– |
In addition to having a myriad of good benefits for health, honey can also be relied on as a skincare which helps brighten the skin.
As a mask, honey can help remove dead skin cells that cause dullness.
Honey is also suitable as a mask with a mixture of lemon for maximum results or add a little sugar for a facial scrub.
7. Olive oil
 Illustration. Safe for the skin, olive oil can be used as a natural mask to whiten the face. (stevepb/Pixabay)-– |
Same with honey, olive oil also has a series of health benefits. This one oil can even be used as a natural ingredient that is safe for the skin.
As quoted Medical News TodayThe antioxidants in olive oil are useful for dealing with skin damage caused by the sun.
Olive oil contains vitamins A, D, E, and K which can help treat eczema or psoriasis on the skin.
This natural mask for whitening the face does not immediately give a significant effect. You need to do it regularly for maximum results.
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