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home remedies for lightening skin - #12830

Aasha

I am really confused about this whole thing with home remedies for lightening skin. Last summer, I got a pretty bad sunburn during our beach trip, and since then, the skin on my shoulders and face seems to have darkened a lot. I thought it would fade, but here we are, almost a year later, and it's still there! I’ve tried some store-bought creams, but they don't seem to help much, and I don’t want to spend a fortune on dermatologist visits either. A friend told me about some home remedies for lightening skin, like lemon juice or yogurt masks. Like, I’m not sure how effective they really are, and are they even safe? I read somewhere that lemon can make your skin photosensitive or something... I'm worried about making it worse! Also, can you use stuff like turmeric? I've seen that mentioned too, but I just don’t know the best way to mix it, or how long to keep it on. Anyone had any luck with home remedies for lightening skin? I'm feeling kinda desperate here, and with summer just around the corner, I want to feel good about showing my skin again, ya know? Would appreciate any tips or personal experiences!!

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