How To Use Honey for Skin Whitening

Beautiful even skin tone without blemishes and pigmentation – This is a dream of every girl regardless of age and region. Isn’t it? Sun, pollution, free radicals and other factors lead to excess production of melamine in the skin. Without proper information and in a rush we often fall prey to chemical-based skin lightening treatments. The chemicals like paraben, lauryl sulphate and others not only damage your skin but also cause cancer. By substituting chemical based products with natural homemade recipes, you can lighten your skin without any side effects.

In this article, we are going to learn how honey can help in lightening the skin. Honey is undoubtedly an elixir for skin problems. Let’s have a look at the benefits of honey for skin whitening.

Does Honey Lighten Skin?

• The anti-bacterial properties of honey soothes inflammation, defend the skin from irritants and germs.
• It contains anti-oxidants which slow the aging process.
• It helps to open up and unclog the pores.
• It protects your skin from harmful UV rays of sun and increases the skin’s ability to rejuvenate.
• The natural moisturizing property of honey gives the ability to retain moisture helps honey to maintain the skin healthy, supple and hydrated.
• It brightens the dull and damaged skin.
• The enzymes present in promote healthy skin cell production and provide natural glow to the skin.

After reading the benefits of honey for skin, you might be excited to include honey in your regular beauty regimen.

How to use Honey to Lighten the Skin:

Here we have included methods with honey that can lighten up your skin.

1. Honey with Yogurt

The lactic acid present in yogurt lightens the skin while honey soothes the skin and moisturizes the skin.

• Mix 1 tablespoon of fresh yogurt and 1 1/2 tablespoon of honey.
• Stir well and apply this mixture over the skin.
• After 10 – 15 minutes, wash it off with water.
• Or you can also add 1 tablespoon of oatmeal and follow the same process.
• Continue this process daily.

2. Honey with Lemon Juice

Process 1:

• Mix 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of honey.
• Apply this mixture over the skin and gently massage for few minutes.
• Let it rest until dries and rinse off with water.
• Or you can also add 1 teaspoon olive oil or milk or yogurt to the mixture and follow the same process.
• Repeat this process daily.

Process 2: With Essential Oils

• Combine equal amounts of lemon juice and honey.
• Stir well and add essential oils of your choice.
• Apply this mixture over the skin and leave it for 15 minutes.
• Rinse off with lukewarm water and pat dry.
• Follow this process once in a week.

Process 3: With Chickpea Flour and Milk Cream

• Mix 1 tablespoon chickpea flour, 1/2 teaspoon honey, 1 tablespoon milk cream and 2 – 5 drops of lemon juice.
• Stir this mixture well and apply over the skin.
• Leave it for 15 – 20 minutes.
• Rinse with lukewarm water.
• Repeat this process regularly for a month to observe the results.

Process 4: With Powdered Milk and Almond Oil

• Mix 1 teaspoon each of lemon juice and honey, 1 tablespoon powdered milk and 1/2 teaspoon almond oil.
• Stir well and apply this mixture over the skin.
• Leave it for 10 – 20 minutes and rinse with cold water.
• Or you can use milk instead of milk powder and follow the same process.
• Do this once in every 2 days for quick results.

3. Honey with Cucumber

This combination makes an amazing pack to reduce the dark spots and uneven skin tone.

• Grate 1/2 cucumber and add 2 tablespoons of honey to it.
• Stir well and apply this mixture over the skin.
• After 10 – 15 minutes, rinse it off with cold water.
• Continue this process 2 times daily.

4. Honey with Gram Flour

Process 1: with Rosewater

• Combine1 tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoons of gram flour and 4 tablespoons of rose water.
• Apply this mixture over the skin.
• Let it rest for 25 minutes.
• Wash with cold water by gently scrubbing in circular motions.
• Pat the skin dry and continue doing this process regularly.

Process 2: With Banana

This combination makes an amazing pack which leaves skin intensively soft, supple and nourished.

• Mash a ripe banana to a smooth paste.
• Add 2 tablespoons of gram flour and 1 tablespoon honey to it and mix well.
• Apply a thick layer of this mixture.
• After 20 minutes, rinse it off with water.
• Do this process once in a week.

Process 3: With Green Tea

This combination acts as anti aging and also helps to reduce pigmentation.

• Steep 1 green tea bag in hot water.
• Mix 2 tablespoons of gram flour and 1 tablespoon of honey and enough amounts of green tea to make a fine paste.
• Apply this mixture over the skin.
• After 25 minutes, rinse it off with cold water.
• Follow the process 3 times a week on regular basis.

5. Honey with Avocado and Oatmeal

• Mash 1/2 avocado to a smooth paste.
• Add 1 tablespoon each of oatmeal and honey to it.
• Stir well for 2 – 3 minutes until oatmeal gets softer.
• Apply this paste over the skin and let it dry.
• Wash it off with cold water.
• To achieve best results, follow this method 3 times a week.

6. Honey with Almond

• Soak few almonds overnight and grind them in the morning.
• Add 1 tablespoon honey to almond paste and stir well.
• Apply this mixture over the skin.
• After 15 minutes, clean it with cold water.
• Repeat this process 3 times a week.

7. Honey with Papaya

This combination makes an amazing skin brightening, nourishing and hydrating mask.

• Blend 1 cup of chopped papaya pieces to a fine paste.
• Add 1 tablespoon each of papaya and honey and mix well.
• Wash the skin and apply this mixture.
• Let it rest for 15 minutes and rinse it off with water.
• Or you can also add 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel or lemon juice to the mixture and follow the process.
• Repeat this process daily.

8. Honey with Tomato

• Blend 1/2 ripe tomato to a smooth paste.
• Add 1 tablespoon honey to the tomato pulp and stir well.
• Apply this mixture over the skin.
• After 20 minutes, rinse it off with cold water.
• Follow this process 2 times a week.

9. Honey with Milk and Turmeric

Try this pack to give a royal treatment to your skin. In this combination milk hydrates the skin, honey heals the damaged skin and turmeric whitens the skin.

• Mix 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon each of honey and milk.
• Stir well and apply this mask over the skin.
• Leave it for 20 minutes.
• Rinse with lukewarm water followed by cold water.
• Continue this process 2 – 3 times a week.

10. Honey with Onion

Though onions smell bad, it is an amazing remedy to improve the complexion and reduce wrinkles.

• Mix 1 tablespoon onion juice and 1/2 tablespoon honey.
• Apply the mixture all over the skin.
• After 15 minutes, gently wipe off with a wet cloth.
• Repeat this process once in a week.

11. Honey with Carrot

• Blend 1/2 carrot and strain it using cheese cloth to extract the juice.
• Add 1 tablespoon honey to the carrot juice and stir well.
• Spread an even layer of the mixture and let it rest for 15 minutes.
• Wash it off with lukewarm water followed by cold water.
• Follow the process 2 times a week to achieve desired results.

12. Honey with Cucumber and Fuller’s Earth

• Grate 1/2 cucumber and add 2 tablespoons fuller’s earth, 1 tablespoon honey and few drops of rose water.
• Stir well and apply this mixture over the skin.
• After 20 minutes, clean it off using cold water.
• Follow this process regularly to get rid of dark and uneven skin tone.

13. Honey with Cabbage

This combination is an amazing pack for skin lightening and reducing the blemishes.

• Grind couple of cabbage leaves to a fine paste.
• Dissolve 1/4 teaspoon of yeast in water.
• Combine cabbage paste, yeast water and 1 teaspoon of honey.
• Apply the mixture to the skin.
• After 15 minutes, rinse it off with wet cloth.
• Repeat this process once in a week.

14. Honey with Chamomile Tea and Almond Oil

Chamomile tea when combined with honey and almond oil makes a wonderful remedy to get a fair and radiant skin tone.

• Steep 1 chamomile tea bag in hot water and let it cool down.
• Combine 2 tablespoons of honey, 2 drops of almond oil and 1 tablespoon chamomile tea.
• Apply this mixture to the skin and leave for 20 minutes.
• Rinse it off with water and pat the skin dry.
• Continue this process daily.

15. Honey with Rice Powder

In this combination, rice powder extracts excess oil from the skin and honey nourishes and lightens the skin.

• Mix 1/2 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon rice powder and water to make a fine paste.
• Apply this paste over the skin and leave it to dry.
• Rinse it off with lukewarm water followed by cold water.
• Or you can use rose water or milk instead of normal water and follow the same process.
• On repeating this process 2 times a week, you will achieve good results.

16. Honey with Strawberries

This combination makes an effective remedy to lighten and brighten the skin tone. It suits all skin types for all age groups.

• Mash or blend few strawberries to a smooth paste.
• Add 2 tablespoons of honey to the mixture and stir well.
• Apply an even layer of the mixture over the skin.
• Let it rest for 20 minutes and wash it off with cold water.
• Using process as daily beauty regimen can provide quick results.

17. Honey with Pumpkin

• Cut a small portion of pumpkin, peel it and blend it a fine paste.
• Add 1 teaspoon honey to the mixture and stir well.
• Apply this mixture over the skin.
• After 25 minutes, wash it off with water.
• Repeat this process 3 times a week.

18. Aloe Vera with Honey

• Scoop out gel from an aloe leaf.
• Mix 1 tablespoon each of aloe vera gel and honey.
• Apply this mixture over the skin.
• After 20 – 25 minutes, rinse it off with lukewarm water.

19. Honey with Baking Soda

This combination is a great for exfoliating and lightening the skin.

• Mix 1 tablespoon baking soda with equal amounts of honey.
• Rub this mixture over the skin for few minutes.
• Let it rest for 20 minutes and rinse it off with lukewarm water.
• Repeat the process once in a week.

20. Honey with Cinnamon

The two ingredients in this pack are very powerful in nourishing and brightening up your skin.

• Combine 1 tablespoon raw honey and 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder.
• First, wash the skin with lukewarm water to open up the pores.
• Pat dry and apply an even layer of the mixture.
• After 20 minutes, rinse off with lukewarm water followed by cold water.
• Pat the skin dry with soft cloth.
• For quick results, follow this process 3 times a week.

Do’s and Don’ts:

• Always use unprocessed and organic honey.
• If you have oily skin then you at risk of getting acne and breakouts while using honey, so it is better to do a patch test before application.
• If you are allergic to pollen, then avoid using honey made from pollen.
• Never leave honey on the skin overnight as it can cause rashes on your skin.
• Avoid applying honey if you have cuts, sprains, rashes and infections.
• Exfoliating at least once in a week helps to remove dead skin cells.
• Avoid soaps, lotions and gels that contain paraben, sodium lauryl sulphate and added fragrances.
• Apply sunscreen lotion before going out in the sun.
• Don’t use harsh bleaching or skin lightening products.
• Moisturize your skin with natural products like coconut oil, Shea butter and others.

Tried honey for skin whitening? Share your experience with us. If you have any queries write to us in the comments.

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Rajee Datti

Hi everyone, this is Rajee!

I live the beautiful city of Baltimore, where my husband works.

I’m from India. I have been visiting India on and off for past few years and my mom was an inspiration for me to start this site. She has a wealth of knowledge on home remedies for a large number of health problems, and we grew up in an environment where frequent visits to the doctor just wasn’t logistically or financially feasible.

Despite this, she managed to raise a family of healthy kids, and my goal here at Home Remedies for Life is to pass on some of her knowledge of natural remedies.