Hey everyone,
Our skin tone is negatively affected by pollution, sun rays and stress. Also, our skin is continuously facing the onslaught of these environmental factors and losing its shine over years. We resort to a number of chemical peels and exfoliators to bring back our skin’s original texture and colour. I don?t support the skin lightening fad, but if you have tanned considerably and your skin tone looks visibly darkened, some natural tips can do the tricks. One such ingredient is rice powder or rice flour, which contains para-aminobenzoic acid, allantoin and tyrosinase. Together these restore your skin’s texture, treats discoloration and makes your skin look radiant and fair.

Here are 5 recipes using rice powder that would help in brightening your skin tone. 1. Rice Flour Exfoliator with Oats and Honey for Dry Skin:
Combine 1 teaspoon of rice flour with a half teaspoon of oats and 1 teaspoon honey. Mix well and apply it onto your skin. Let it rest for around 15 to 20 minutes and scrub off gently using water. By using this scrub for about 2?3 times in a week, will treat your tan and make your skin glowing from within. Also, oats and honey ensure that the scrub doesn?t feel very harsh on the driest of skin.

2. Rice Flour with Green Tea and Lemon Juice for Acne-prone skin:
Steep 1 green tea bag in a cup of hot water. Now, mix 2 tablespoons of rice flour, and 1?2 teaspoons of lemon juice in it. Apply over the skin and then wash off after 10 minutes. Follow...