Men have more thicker skin than women, hence they need to be more attentive while choosing the skin care products because many beauty products and face masks that work for women often don't work well for men's skin. That's why they should choose those products that have been prepared specially for their thick skin. Although many skin whitening products including various creams, lotions, scrubs and masks are available in the market but many of them don't show the desired results.
Luckily, here we have some best natural skin whitening masks that are equally effective even for men's thick skin. You can try them even at home and see the difference within few days.
12. Natural Skin Whitening Masks For Men
1. Almonds and Lime juice
Soak 4-5 almonds overnight. In the morning remove their skin and grind them fine. Make a paste by adding one teaspoon of Gram flour(Besan), one Teaspoon of milk and four drops of Lime juice. Apply this mask on your face and neck. Let it stay for few minutes to absorb the ingredients. After 15-20 minutes wipe the mask by using moist cloth and finally wash with fresh water.
2. Banana, Almond and Yogurt Facial Mask
You will need 2 medium sized bananas, 5 almonds powdered, and 50g yogurt. Place the bananas and yogurt in a blender/mixer and blend until you get a thick slimy consistency. Transfer the thick paste in a bowl. Add 5 powdered almonds to the paste and mix with a spoon. Apply this mask gently on your face and keep it on for 5 to 7 minutes. Wash with splashes of cold water. This mask can be used daily. If you have extremely oily skin avoid using almond powder in this facial mask. This mask adds radiance to skin and gives skin an even tone.
3. Turmeric, Lemon Juice And Cucumber
Turmeric is a spice that's popular in cooking. It has been found that turmeric inhibits melanin production (the pigment responsible for darkening skin) and can help suntanned skin go back to its original color.
To use, make a mask containing half a teaspoon of turmeric, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and two teaspoons of cucumber juice and spread it on the area you wish to lighten.Let it sit for 15 minutes before rinsing off. The turmeric may stain your skin slightly yellow, but don't worry, it will soon fade away.
4. Cucumber and Honey
For making a cucumber face pack you will need 1 cucumber, and 1 tablespoon of honey. Peel the cucumber and cut into small pieces. Place the pieces of cucumber in a blender/mixer and then add a tablespoon of honey. Mix thoroughly. If you want the mixture slimy, blend for a longer time. Once you have your desired consistency transfer the mixture in a bowl and refrigerate for 45 minutes. Apply the concoction evenly on your face and neck. Let the face mask remain for 7 to 10 minutes. Wash the mask with splashes of cold water. Cucumber moisturizes the skin leaving it supple and soft. This face pack is recommended for individuals that have dark circles and blemishes. Individuals with dark circles under their eyes can place medium hot green tea bags on eyes closed 2 hours after finishing with this facial mask. Also individuals that are continuously exposed to sunlight should use a cucumber face pack because it rejuvenates skin and prevents discoloration and skin darkening due to sun rays. This face pack is good for both normal skin and oily skin.
5. Dried Orange Peels And Curd Mask
Take some dried orange peels and grind them to make fine powder now mix this powder with some curd. Apply this on your face and neck and let it stay for few minutes then rinse off with fresh water. This home remedy not only lighten your complexion but also reduce blemishes and scars and give you fair glowing and even skin tone.
6. Oatmeal And Olive oil
First of all you have to cook oatmeal. Take 1 cup of water and boil it well. Then add 3 tablespoon of oatmeal in it. Cook it for 5 minutes until all the water dissolves. Now take a small bowl, add 1 egg white and cooked oatmeal in it and mix them well. After that add 1 tsp of olive oil. If your skin is dry, you can also add double quantity of olive oil in it i.e 2 tsp. Beat this paste properly for 30 seconds. Now put this mask thoroughly on your hands, face and neck. Leave it for 30 minutes. When it becomes dry, wash it off well with fresh water. You can use this mask once in a week. It also helps to remove dark spots and acne scars from face. This mask will surely make your complexion fair and clear. You will see good results quickly within a month.
7. Sandalwood Skin Whitening Mask
Take a small amount of sandalwood powder and add a few drops of tomato juice, lime juice and cucumber juice. Mix them well to make a fine paste. Spread this paste on your face and neck evenly and allow it to stay for 15-20 minutes then rinse off with lukewarm water.This is one of the best home remedy for even and lighten skin complexion.
8. Avocado And Honey Face Mask
You will need 1 avocado and 1 tablespoon of honey to make this mask. Scoop the flesh of the avocado and mash it till you get a thick pulp. Add a tablespoon of honey and mix well. Cleanse your face with lukewarm water before you apply the face pack. Apply the paste gently on face and neck. Let it remain for 8 to 10 minutes. Wash thoroughly with splashes of cold water. This face pack nourishes the skin. Avocado and honey face pack can be use in winters and summers. This face pack is recommended for individuals that have oily skin. Avocado and honey have minerals and vitamins that have various skin benefits.
9. Banana, Honey And Sour Cream
Prepare a facial mask with mashed banana, 1 tablespoon of honey and 2 tablespoons of sour cream. Apply this mixture to your face and neck and allow it to sit for at least 10-15 minutes then clean it with soft and moist cloth and finally wash off with fresh water.
10. Milk Cream, Lemon Juice And Gram Flour
Prepare a skin whitening face mask by mixing 2 teaspoon of milk cream, 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice and 2 teaspoon of gram flour. Mix these ingredients as well and uses on the face for 15-20 minutes, then wash off with lukewarm water.
11. Yogurt
Yogurt, a by-product of milk, has many nutrients that are good for the skin. It also contains lactic acid that has bleaching properties. Gently rub plain yogurt onto your skin. Leave it on for a few minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water. Do this once daily for several weeks to notice a significant change in your complexion. Alternatively, mix one tablespoon of fresh yogurt with one-half tablespoon of honey. Apply the mixture on your face and neck. Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes and then wash it off with water. Do this daily to improve your skin tone and complexion.
12. Yogurt And Lemon
Combine 2 tbsp. of plain yogurt with one to two drops of lemon juice. Be sure to use regular yogurt and avoid the fat-free or low-fat varieties. Apply the yogurt to your skin. Leave the mask on for at least 20 minutes. Wash your skin to remove the yogurt mask. You can add other natural ingredients to your mask if desired.