The moment of panic when you realize that the functions for your friend’s wedding are starting in just a week and you have to start grooming yourself. Because duh!! You are a bridesmaid. Here are some quick fix remedies you are do at home actually. No need to go to expensive saloons. And the best part is they are natural!

USE LEMON

Lemon is one of the best ingredients that you can use to have clear skin. The citric acid present in lemon helps keep the skin clear by removing dead cells, and its vitamin C content helps reduce dark spots Lemon also has bleaching properties that will help improve your overall skin complexion.
Squeeze the juice of one-half lemon and mix one to two tablespoons of raw honey in it. Apply it on your face, leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes and then rinse it off.
To exfoliate your skin, mix two teaspoons each of lemon juice and sugar. Apply the mixture on your face, neck and hands. Scrub in a circular motion and leave it on for 10 minutes. Then rinse it off with lukewarm water. Follow this remedy once a week to enjoy glowing skin.
TURMERIC
Turmeric is another popular skin-lightening agent that can be used to get rid of black spots on your face. It repairs free radical damage and reduces skin pigmentation and discoloration. It is also effective for quickly removing sun spots and age spots.
Make a thick paste of 2 teaspoons of turmeric and a little milk and lemon juice.
Apply it to the skin where there are black spots.
Leave it on for a few minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera has many benefits for the skin. It has antibacterial properties that help kill bacteria that cause acne, anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe irritated skin, and astringent properties that help heal scars. Plus, aloe vera moisturizes the skin and stimulates new skin cell growth.

Extract the gel from an aloe vera leaf.
Apply the gel on your face using a cotton ball.
Allow it to dry on its own for about half an hour, and then rinse it off with lukewarm water.
Follow this remedy daily or several times per week.

POMEGRANATE

Pomegranate is ideal for treating dark lips. It can nourish and moisturize dry and dehydrated lips as well as help restore their natural pink color.

Mix together one tablespoon of crushed pomegranate seeds and a little milk cream and rose water. Apply this paste on your lips and gently scrub for a few minutes.Wash it off with lukewarm water. Do this once daily.
Mix equal amounts of pomegranate juice, beetroot juice and carrot juice. Apply it on your dark lips once daily.

SAFFRON

Tablespoon honey
A few strands of saffron
1. Soak the saffron strands in the honey for a couple of minutes.
2. Apply this honey on the face and neck.
3. Rinse after 10 minutes.
Apply saffron-infused honey three to four times in a week.
Saffron has been used since ancient times to maintain clear and naturally glowing skin. Its antioxidants keep the skin healthy and it also protects the skin from sun damage.

BANANA

A ripe banana
2 teaspoons milk
An ice cube
Mash the banana in the milk and apply it on the face and neck.
2. Leave it on for 15 minutes.
3. Rinse with water. Rub an ice cube all over the area for a few seconds.

Apply banana on your face once or twice a week.
Vitamins A, B, C, and E, and minerals such as potassium nourish and hydrate the skin. They make the skin soft and glowing and also lighten blemishes.

GREEN TEA

1 tablespoon green tea leaves
1 cup water
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cream

Boil the tea leaves in water. When they impart color, remove from the flame. Cool it and add two teaspoons from it in a bowl.
2. To this, add the brown sugar and cream, and mix well.
3. Apply all over the face and scrub gently in circular motions.
4. Rinse with cold water after 10 minutes.
Apply this once or twice a week.

GARLIC

Mash the garlic cloves and add a little bit of water to form a coarse paste.
Apply it directly on the affected area. You can also have garlic to prevent pimple breakouts in the future.

Garlic has antibacterial properties that help to fight acne (29). You can also apply garlic paste for acne on the scalp.
Wash off the garlic from the affected area after about 10 minutes.
Do not apply garlic without diluting its juices with water first.
It is suitable for all skin types.

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