Q&A for How to Make Whitening Cream

While there are many over the counter and prescription options available such as retinol, azelaic acid, niacinamide and more, there may be a few things in your kitchen cabinet that might help achieve lighter skin including turmeric—which can be taken orally to help prevent darkening of the skin or applied topically to brighten it over time— and green tea—which can help prevent melanin stimulation due to the compound EGCG, reducing pigmentation.

Lemon, because it contains citric acid and is widely used for lightening skin. Almond also lightens the skin, but not as fast as lemon does.

Yes, you can use milk instead, but I think yogurt is better because it adheres to your skin more easily.

Baking soda will lighten your skin, BUT it is strong and harmful to your face. Try using it for the rest of your body (not your face). Virgin coconut oil is wonderful for your face and body. The more "virgin" the better. You can use it to make homemade lotions, soaps, masks, and more!

You will need a preservative to keep the lotion or cream lasting long without being refrigerated.

Of course - it is even better for your skin!

You sure can. Follow the instructions in Make Yogurt .

You should be able to find yogurt at any grocery store.

Rose water, aka rose hydrosol, can be found in local health & wellness stores, drugstores, and sometimes even in well-stocked grocery stores in the face and body care aisle. It is usually marketed and sold as a facial toner, so you'd likely find it near face care products such as cleansers and moisturizers.

Yes, it is one of the key ingredients in whitening cream. Without it, the cream may not work effectively.

Yes, it has been proven to work by multiple people. The most effective one is the Lemon Cream from Method 2.

You can use plain or organic yogurt. Make sure it has no sugar, as sugar can damage your skin.

Yes, you can use Vitamin E tablets as a substitute for almonds, as almonds are rich in Vitamin E.

You can use regular milk, and either plain or organic unsweetened yogurt.

No, you should not use shea butter, but you can use milk instead of yogurt. I recommend organic milk or 2% milk.

No, rose water is required to make the lemon cream. Fortunately, it is easy and inexpensive to purchase. You can find it in local health and wellness stores, drugstores, and sometimes even in well-stocked grocery stores in the face and body care aisle. It is usually marketed and sold as a facial toner, near face care products such as cleansers and moisturizers.

Rub it in until it's fully absorbed into your skin. You don't need to wash it off since it's a cream.

Yes, you can add about a teaspoon of honey. You should use goat's milk, organic milk, or 2% milk.

No, rose water is a mandatory ingredient for the cream. Fortunately, it is cheap and easy to buy and can be found in health and wellness stores, drugstores, and sometimes grocery stores in the face and body care aisle. It is usually marketed as a facial toner and found near face care products such as cleansers and moisturizers.

You can add 1 to 2 drops of essential oil to the cream, such as lavender, peppermint, or eucalyptus.

You should wait 1 to 2 hours. If it starts to itch, that could be a sign of irritation, and you should wash it off immediately.

About an hour. After using it, put it back in the refrigerator.

Your cream can last longer by storing it in the fridge when not in use. If you want to add a preservative, consider options like Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, or Ethylhexylglycerin, which are safe for the skin.

Yes, but maybe not on your face. Skin bleaching is not proven safe for facial use and can lead to serious side effects and complications.

Skin bleaching has not been proven safe for facial use, and there is ample evidence that it can lead to serious side effects and complications.

You can buy rose water at your local Target, Sephora, Ulta Beauty, or on Amazon.

You could place it in a bucket of ice for about an hour, but for the best results, use a fridge.

Skin whitening creams generally take 4 to 6 weeks to show results, but this can vary based on your skin type. Sensitive skin may show results in about 3 weeks, while normal and combination skin might take 4 to 8 weeks.

If a product makes your face itchy, discontinue use and contact a medical professional if the issue persists or worsens.

You can use 1 teaspoon of milk. It may vary in consistency but it will work in a similar way to the yogurt.