Sun exposure causes the worst and most irreversible kind of damage to your skin. From tanning, dark spots and pigmentation to more serious issues such as skin cancer, unprotected sun exposure is a lot more harmful than you could even imagine.
Sun spots are dark spots that are caused when your skin is directly exposed to the sun without any protection. We know this sounds extremely scary, but wait, here’s what you can do. Apart from wearing sunscreen every single day without fail (this is mandatory, ladies), here is an amazing natural face pack that helps clear those pesky sun spots and makes your skin appear clear and radiant.
The best part about this face pack is that the ingredients used are easily available in your kitchen, and are brimming with skin-loving properties. Read on for a super simple and safe remedy to eliminate sun spots in no time!
You will need:
1/2 potato
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon milk powder
How to:
Step 01: Start by thoroughly cleansing your face using a gentle face wash.
Step 02: In a mixing bowl, grate the potato.
Step 03: Add lemon juice and milk powder to the grated potato and mix well.
Step 04: Apply this on the face and let it be for about 15 minutes.
Step 05: Wash off the pack with water and a gentle face wash.
Step 06: Pat the skin dry and don’t forget to use a lightweight, hydrating moisturiser.
Step 07: Repeat this process at least thrice a week for best results.
Why this works
Potato juice is a great source of natural bleaching properties that help lighten dark spots and make your skin tone appear more even. Additionally, since it is filled with anti-ageing benefits, potato juice makes your skin appear youthful and radiant.
Lemon juice is chock full of vitamin C that helps lighten dark spots and give your face that beautiful glow. Its natural acidic properties are a superb organic bleaching agent, which helps reduce dark brown spots. It works by breaking down the melanin pigmentation and also curbing its overproduction.
Milk powder is a lot more potent than regular milk, as it is undiluted. It has a higher concentration of vitamins and minerals than liquid milk too. The lactic acid in milk helps smoothen skin texture, lighten skin and keep it healthy and moisturised.
BB pro tip: To help improve the efficacy of this face pack and to achieve faster results, use the Pond’s White Beauty Tan Removal Scrub. Specially formulated with TanSolve Beads, along with a brightening cream moisturiser, this scrub removes daily tan, dark spots and gives your skin a radiant glow.
Written by Urvi Dalal on Sep 20, 2019
Writer, avid reader and hardcore beauty enthusiast is the best way to describe Urvi Dalal. With over 5 years of writing experience in the beauty industry, you can trust her to have the latest skin, hair and makeup tidbits on her fingertips. In her time working as a beauty writer, she has had the opportunity to interact and work closely with a string of dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists. All that knowledge exchange, coupled with her flair and love for writing make it possible for her to bring you some authentic yet fun beauty content. When Urvi isn’t working, you’d usually catch her curled up with a big, fat book, drinking a cup of tea or practising her makeup skills; there is no in-between!