Most of the time, looking at one’s self in the mirror makes you notice different things about your body. In most cases, women see their skin tone immediately when they look at themselves. Next, they would notice the dark spots and the blemishes. Contentment for one’s skin tone has never been achieved, especially in areas of the world where fair skin matters a lot.

If you are one of the women who are very conscious about their dark skin, then maybe you have already inquired in dermatological clinics about how much it would take for you to achieve the lighter skin that you want. There are some who have glutathione supplements given to their clients orally and even intravenously for much faster and permanent results. This is matched by those who provide skin bleaching sessions that the client should religiously take everytime a schedule is made. But if you are one of the people who would want to achieve that whiter skin on your own, then try these natural skin bleaching agents:

1. Licorice

Licorice is one of the natural skin bleaching agents that you can find almost anywhere. It has Glabidrin that does the skin lightening job.  Licorice also stops the activities of tyrosinase, whitening while staying non-toxic to the cells that form melanin. Licorice also has anti-inflammatory properties that benefit sensitive skin.

 

 

 

 

2. Kojic

Another one of the natural skin bleaching agents that is much safer than hydroquinone is kojic acid. This is known to be an essential part of the Asian diet and is therefore an immediate treatment for age spots and problems in pigmentation.  Kojic acid stops the production of melanin or the dark pigment. It is a waste-product in the manufacture of Saki (Japanese rice wine).

 

 

 

3. Alpha arbutin

This is one of the effective natural skin bleaching agents that is soluble in water, pure, and is produced in the form of a powder. The component known as epimer is in the alpha arbutin that inhibits the tyrosinase activity in the skin. It is effectively whitens dark skin of all skin types at a very dramatically fast rate. This is why it is one of the most expensive natural skin bleaching agents that you could find.

 

 

 

4. Beta arbutin

Beta arbutin or arbutin is one of the natural skin bleaching agents that also targets tyrosinase inhibition. This is known to come from hydroquinone but does not have the same side effects. It is therefore much safer to use this. It costs less than alpha arbutin as well.

 

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5. Mulberry

This is one of the natural skin bleaching agents that is derived from the roots of the paper mulberry plant. Mulberry extract also inhibits tyrosinase ectivity. It is great for those with sensitive skin and effectively lightens skin by 50% tyrosinase inhibition.

 

 

 

 

6. Niacinamide

B3 vitamin or niacinamide is one of the natural skin bleaching agents that inhibits the transfer of melanosome (melanocytes to keratinocytes). It is also known to play a part in the reduction of acne growth.

 

 

 

 

 

7. Glycolic acid

Glycolic acid is known to be an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates and then lightens skin. This results to fewer wrinkles, a more even skin tone, and a faster skin renewal. This is one of the natural skin bleaching agents that enable other skin lightening products to be absorbed easier into the skin.

 

 

 

 

8. Lemon juice

This is one of the most effective natural skin bleaching agents that you could gain access to very easily. But because of the high acidity level, it can be very irritating and drying to the skin. This is why it is only used in small amounts as an ingredient of skin lightening products.

 

 

 

 

9. Ascorbic acid

Ascorbic acid or vitamin C is one of the very common yet potent natural skin bleaching agents. It significantly reduces melanin and is applied topically to achieve this. This is also in the forms of sodium ascorbate, magnesim ascorbate, and l-ascorbic acid. It dramatically slows down the melanocyte formation and this results in lighter skin tone.

 

 

 

10. Lactic acid

Lactic acid is also an alpha hydroxyl acid that is much more tailored for those with very sensitive skin.

 

 

 

 

 

11. Emblica

This is derived from the Phyllanthus emblica that has a wide level of antioxidants. Emblica is one of the natural skin bleaching agents that should be used in moderation.

 

 

 

 

 

These given natural skin bleaching agents vary in stages of effectiveness. You should consult your dermatologist for the best one that you could use at home. This would be wise to prevent any untoward reaction that could harm or irritate your skin and harm your overall health.