Brighter Skin with Vitamin C and My Homemade Skin Brightening Mask Recipe

Summer brings tans. Summer also brings hyperpigmentation. Although some are more prone to getting skin discolorations from frequent sun exposure than others, it’s still good to have a trick or two up one’s sleeve to fix it when it happens.

This mask is so easy to make and so effective, not to mention cheap! But watch out, it’s a doozy! If you have recently exfoliated your skin, popped a zit (shame on you!), or have had skin treatments in the last few days, this mask is going to sting. So don’t say I didn’t warn ya 😉

On the upside, this mask will lighten and brighten your skin making it soft and more youthful in appearance and who doesn’t want that?

How to Make a Skin Brightening Mask Using Vitamin C

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 tsp of natural Vitamin C powder that  says L-asorbic acid Vitamin C (find it here)
• 1 tsp of fresh aloe gel or raw honey
• 1/8 tsp spring water— Optional (if the mask is too gritty, add more water a few drops at a time until smooth)
• 1-2 drops sandalwood, eucalyptus, frankincense, tea tree, geranium, or helichrysum essential oil (you can get great essential oils HERE)

Instructions–

• Mix ingredients with a small brush until smooth
• Apply with the brush in an even layer all over face, avoiding the eye area
• Leave on for up to 15 minutes
• Rinse with warm water or wipe away with a warm cloth (if you put it on really thick you can peel it off in pieces if you like)
• You may experience some redness for up to an hour afterwards but this is normal

Your skin will feel soooooo smooth, you’re going to LOVE it!

This homemade skin brightening mask will:

• Reduce redness
• Brighten skin tone
• Lighten hyperpigmentation
• Tightens pores
• Smooth the complexion
• Evens skin tone
• Feed the skin

This mask is intense for some people, so if you have very sensitive skin and this mask is a bit too strong for you, add less Vitamin C powder to your aloe very gel or simply mix a pinch of the Vitamin C powder into your daily serum or moisturizer for the same effect.

This mask is great for all skin types and can be used up to twice per week. Using it more often at this strength may cause some peeling.

*** You can also use Vitamin C tablets crushed into a powder or capules instead of trying to find the powdered version if it isn’t available. Just make sure it says L-ascorbic acid so you know it’s the real thing. Using the vitamin C powder from the link above will yield an orange-y looking mask while pure L-ascorbic acid yields a white mask.

For more on Vitamin C, check out these articles:

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin C?
Better Than Store Bought: Homemade Vitamin C
Immune Boosting Bath With Vitamin C 
Vitamin C

For more mask recipe check out the articles below:

Rejuvenating Matcha and Rose Face Mask
Simple Fruit Masks for Beautiful Skin
Simple Oatmeal Face Mask for Oily Skin
DIY Rice Flour and Rice Flour Mask

Enjoy!

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