Are you fed up with your dark spots, discoloured and damaged skin? It is quite natural that with growing age your skin tones change and small spots and blemishes starts to appear. With time you have to take special care of your skin.

Here are few tips to lighten up your lost complexion.

Apply Sunblock

One of the simpler ways to stay fair is to apply sunblock regularly and especially before going out in sun. Also make sure that your moisturizer contains SPF 15 or higher. Apply moisturizer daily in the morning after face wash. Sunblock prevents your skin from getting dark spots which is caused due to harmful UV rays of sun. Sunblock blocks this UV rays that can cause premature aging and even the skin cancer.

Exfoliating your skin

One must exfoliate skin once in a week to remove all dead skin cells. This will lighten and brighten up your skin. You can exfoliate your skin in a very simple and natural ways. Mix 2 tablespoons of oatmeal with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and a quarter cup of milk. Stir it, until it becomes a fine paste. Scrub your face gently with this mixture, then rinse, and apply moisturizer.

Face Mask

A homemade natural mask is excellent to lighten your dull skin. Everybody is busy now days. They don’t have time to care for their own skin. At least give one day in a week and you will definitely feel the difference. To make the face mask at home, take 1 tablespoon each of sandalwood paste, lemon juice, cucumber juice, and tomato juice. Mix all of them together in the form of paste. Now apply this mixture all over your face and neck except the areas around eyes. Wait until the mixtures dries up. Then rinse and apply moisturizer for a naturally glowing skin.

Licorice Extract

Licorice extract is very good for skin; it acts as a natural skin whitener. Just apply a very thin layer of the Licorice extract preferably in the morning and evening after a face wash and before you apply any moisturizer. You will find Licorice extract at any health food store or you can also order it online. Make sure that you store the bottle of the extract in a cool and dark place to maintain the freshness of the extract. Just for precaution, you can test a very small amount on your arm before using on your face to avoid any allergic reaction.

If you love your skin and wish that it will ever remain fresh and beautiful without spots, refer the above-mentioned tips.