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In order to even out your skin tone, you can use a variety of face masks. However, keep in mind that almost all of them will have better results to show if they are used in accompaniment with a proper facial. For a daily routine, you need not necessarily follow the use of a face mask. You can use face masks about twice or three times a week for quick and visible results. However, it is not advisable to use them more frequently. Instead, you can start a regular toning routine for your skin. You can use plain cucumber juice to tone your skin daily. This will not only lighten the color of your skin, it will also help to make your skin even overall. This natural remedy works best when used at night before bedtime. You can apply and leave this one for about 10 minutes before washing. Do not forget to use a mild and grease free moisturizer after completing this process. In order to maintain a single tone and clear complexion, you should also make it a rule to apply sun screen lotion to your skin regularly. This will not allow your skin to tan more darkly in places that have a tendency to sweat and darken faster.
You can use several home made masks for your beautification. If you have dry skin, make a very effective mask with one tablespoon heavy milk cream, a couple of strands of saffron and a few drops of honey. This should be left to steep overnight and then applied the next morning for best results. It can also be left to steep all day and applied before bedtime. Another excellent mask for regular and mature skin can be made with equal parts of mashed pineapple and papaya and a few drops of lime juice. This will supply the much needed collagen to your skin. Make an excellent mask for undernourished skin with Fuller's Earth, rose water and a pinch of sandalwood powder. This should be left till it dries and the skin begins to pull. You can also make a very effective mask with powdered gram flour. This can be mixed with fresh yogurt for oily skin and milk for dry skin. Make and use a spreadable paste. Leave till it dries and wash off with plain water for best results. You could try any or all of these masks to see which suits your skin type best.
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