The citric acid contained in fresh lemon juice is an effective natural bleaching agent and can be used to brighten the complexion and to minimize discoloration and the appearance of dark spots.  Squeeze the juice from half a lemon and dilute to half strength with water. Dip a cotton ball into the liquid and dab onto the face, concentration on the areas you wish to brighten. Leave the lemon juice to sit for 10 to 15 minutes, then wash off with cold running water and apply a nourishing moisturizer (as lemon juice can be drying). Repeat several times a week for best results. A word of warning - never expose your skin to sunlight while the lemon is juice is on your face, the citric acid makes your skin extra sensitive and increases the risk of sun damage. Turmeric has been used in Indian skincare for hundreds of years, thanks to it's smoothing, lightening, anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties.  To make a mask that won't stain your skin, mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric with 2 teaspoons of rice flour and 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt (or milk or cream). Apply the mask to your face and leave to sit for 10 to 15 minutes, until hard. Rinse off with warm water, using a gentle scrubbing motion. Aloe vera is a gentle, moisturizing natural substance which soothes red, inflamed skin and helps to fade discoloration.  To use, simply snap a leaf from an aloe vera plant and squeeze to produce a clear, gel-like sap. Rub this sap all over your face and leave to sit on your skin for as long as you like. Aloe vera is extremely gentle and safe to use, so you can apply the sap as often as you like. Due to its high vitamin C content, the juice from potatoes is believed to work as a skin lightener. Vitamin C is used in many skin lightening products.  To try it, simply cut a well-washed potato in half, then rub the exposed flesh over the skin you wish to lighten. Leave for 10 to 15 minutes, then wash off.  Cucumbers and tomatoes are believed to have similar skin-lightening properties, as they also contain high quantities of vitamin C.
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