How to Even Your Skin Tone

Even if you’ve gotten rid of breakouts and have found  system for preventing fine lines and wrinkles, you may still notice that you have unevenness in your skin tone when you’re not wearing makeup. If you want to make sure that you can be makeup-free whenever you want, a radiant skin tone is the answer.  If you want to get quick and effective remedies for an even complexion, or get some answers that may explain why your skin is uneven, this might be a good place to start.  These practical suggestions can also help you get the complexion you’ve always wanted.

Get Lots of Vitamin C 

Vitamin C brightens your skin and helps get rid of blemishes. This vitamin is also an antioxidant, which means it helps you to fight the free radicals and pollutants in the air that can dull your complexion and lead to accelerated aging.

You can get vitamin C by drinking grapefruit or orange juice that has been freshly squeezed (this reduces the sugar content in the juice). Or, you can eat a salad filled with leafy greens like kale and cabbage to get your daily dose of the vitamin.

To apply vitamin C directly to your skin, squeeze an orange or lemon and combine the juice with coconut oil to use as a skin treatment. Leave it on your face for about 15 minutes before rinsing with cool water to seal your pores. To learn more how Vitamin C affects your skin, you can visit Facing Acne.

Eat More Kiwi

Kiwi is also high in vitamin C, and the fruit is known for making the skin tone even and clear. You can even smash a few pieces of kiwi and place them under your eyes to get rid of dark circles. To revitalize your skin and improve your complexion, mix mashed kiwi with avocado oil and leave the mixture on your face for about 20 minutes before rinsing it with cold water. This mask is best to use before you go to bed and will help to rejuvenate the skin while you’re sleeping.

Have More “Tea” Time 

Green tea is a great way to even out your skin tone and keep new blemishes from forming.

You can drink the tea daily to get these benefits (as well as a caffeine boost that will give you energy without the crash that sometimes comes with coffee), or you can apply cool green tea bags to your under-eye area or other dark areas of your complexion. If you want to create a mask with green tea, brew some tea and allow it to cool, then add some rice flour, a mashed banana and freshly squeezed kiwi juice. This helps to clarify the skin and rids the complexion of stubborn dark marks if you use the mask about once a week.

Learn More About Licorice Root 

When you think of licorice, you may be thinking of the chewy candy that you’ve enjoyed since childhood. However, actual licorice root is what you need when you want to improve your complexion. Licorice contains a compound called glabridin that brightens the skin, and you can get the effects of this whether you take licorice as a supplement, drink it as a tea or use a facial oil that contains licorice root.

Try Turmeric 

Turmeric has recently been classified as a super spice, and has many health benefits. People use turmeric to lower blood pressure, balance blood sugar and treat inflammation associated with the pain of arthritis or fibromyalgia. The spice has been used for centuries in India and the southern region of Asia as a beauty treatment as well. Mixing powdered turmeric with lemon juice makes a mask that rids the skin of dark marks and even dries up pimples. Be sure to leave the mask on for at least 10 minutes before rinsing it from the skin.

Make Dietary Changes 

Finally, keep in mind that staying hydrated and eating well can balance your skin and keep your skin tone healthy. Stay hydrated by drinking water, as well as coconut water and aloe juice, since these beverages supply your body with electrolytes that energize your cells and give your body the energy to release toxins. Lots of fresh fruit that is low in sugar, such as blueberries and raspberries, also have enzymes that clear the skin and give you a radiant glow.