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How can I whiten my skin naturally?

Mohiba Tareen, MD
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Mohiba Tareen is a board certified Dermatologist and the founder of Tareen Dermatology located in Roseville, Maplewood and Faribault, Minnesota. Dr. Tareen completed medical school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where she was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. While a dermatology resident at Columbia University in New York City, she won the Conrad Stritzler award of the New York Dermatologic Society and was published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Dr. Tareen then completed a procedural fellowship which focused on dermatologic surgery, laser, and cosmetic dermatology.

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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.

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Which method works better: the lemon one or the almond one?

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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.

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Is it possible to make this without using yogurt?

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

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Can I use baking soda, cornstarch, and virgin coconut oil for a whitening cream?

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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!

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How can I make long lasting whitening cream without needing it to be refrigerated?

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

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Can I use homemade yogurt for this?

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Of course - it is even better for your skin!

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Can I make my own yogurt?

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You sure can. Follow the instructions in Make Yogurt .

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Where can I get yogurt?

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

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Where do I get rose water?

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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.

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Should I use sweetened or unsweetened yogurt when making whitening cream?

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Use unsweetened yogurt because there will be numerous additives, colorings and the like added to sweetened versions, so they are less pure.

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Does whitening cream have any side effects?

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All the ingredients are natural, so it doesn't (unless you're allergic to any of the ingredients), but don't use it on you your face because lemon and baking soda are harsh and your facial skin is more sensitive than the rest of your body.

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Can I do this recipe without rose water?

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Yes, you can. Rosewater only soothes the skin, but if you use too much lemon, your skin will become dry and itchy.

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Can I add other whitening ingredients and preservatives?

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Yes, you can put milk, along with a hint of lotion. This is because milk and lotion both moisturize the skin, and if you put it in the lemon method, the lemon will not dry your skin.

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How much milk do I use in place of yogurt?

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

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