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3 Best Skin Whitening Pomegranate Facial Recipes

By Tiffany Moore

With an exceptionally rich source of Vitamin C, lemons are undoubtedly one of Mother Nature’s most effective natural skin bleaching ingredients. But, did you know that ruby red pomegranate arils are also blessed with naturally strong skin lightening and whitening compounds that leave your face beautifully luminous with a irresistible so-in-love rosy glow?

The pomegranate fruit not only brightens your plate during fall and winter months, but it is also among the very best skin-nourishing fruits to use when it comes to homemade wrinkle-stopping, skin-rejuvenating face masks for mature skin that tends to be dry and lackluster. And here’s why...

Like lemons, pomegranates are loaded to the brim with a cornucopia of powerful antioxidants, Vitamins A, C and E, and zinc, all of which are essential for good skin.

Antioxidants scavenge free radicals caused by various factors like sun damage, environmental pollution and cigarette smoking that can result in your skin showing the telltale signs of aging – unsightly crevices on forehead, around the eyes and lips, bothersome saggy facial skin and age spots.

Vitamins A, C and E promote healthy skin growth by speeding cell renewal and will also help improve skin radiance to bring you skin that feels like brand new.

As an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent, zinc greatly benefits adults afflicted with acne-prone skin. Zinc helps lower sebum production that can lead to spots, thereby reducing the severity of acne while controlling future acne breakouts.

Another skin-beautifying benefit of pomegranate in skincare is, the pomegranate juice contains anthocyanins (give the fruit its color), which are polyphenol antioxidants that have been shown to help strengthen blood vessel walls and improve peripheral circulation. Hence, drinking pomegranate juice regularly can help stop varicose veins and spider veins from developing.

Pomegranate has been widely used in a variety of high end prestige cosmetics and skin care products such as Murad’s pomegranate range – cleanser, moisturizer and exfoliating mask – to fight wrinkles, restore moisture and revitalize aging skin. They cost a small fortune so if you are don’t want to make a huge financial splurge, try out these totally affordable homemade pomegranate skin whitening face masks that are super easy to make.

These gentle pomegranate face packs can be prepared in less than five minutes and require only simple ingredients that are found in your kitchen. If applied once a week as a part of your beauty regime, pomegranate facials will help naturally remove dark spots and freckles, heal acne-damaged skin and not to mention, softens the appearance of fines lines and wrinkles as well.

Pomegranate Face Mask Recipes

Your face complexion will be free of excess facial oil and pore-clogging impurities, feel oh-so-baby-smooth and look refreshingly radiant immediately after use.

Skin Lightening Pomegranate and Honey Facial

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons pure honey (you may want to use manuka honey)
1 fresh pomegranate
1 cup raw oatmeal
2 tablespoons buttermilk

How to make honey and pomegranate face pack

1. Cut open the pomegranate top (crown) with a sharp knife. Then, cut into sections, being careful not to cut all the way through.

2. Place the sections in a bowl of cool water to soften, and roll out the juice sacs (arils) with your fingers. Strain and retain the seeds.

3. Place about 3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds and oats in a blender. Process until smooth.

4. Pour the contents of your blender into a small bowl. Stir in honey and buttermilk. Mix all ingredients really well.

5. Apply pomegranate facial mask on your clean face and neck, for approximately 5-10 minutes.

6. Rinse off completely with warm water. Pat your face dry and then apply your favorite moisturizer.

Skin Whitening Pomegranate and Green Tea Facial Peel

Ingredients:

4-5 teaspoons fresh pomegranate juice (with seeds, as a facial scrub to slough off dead skin cells)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 teaspoons freshly brewed green tea

How to make pomegranate and green tea face scrub/peel

1. Follow steps 1 and 2 in Honey and Pomegranate facial recipe, then mush pomegranate seeds with the back of a spoon to extract juice.

2. Place seeds in a small bowl, add green tea and lemon juice. Stir well.

3. Rub the mixture gently over your clean face and neck in a gentle circular motion. Pay special attention to areas prone to blackheads.

4. Leave the face pack to dry for 10 minutes before rinsing.

Hydrating Pomegranate and Yogurt Face Pack

Ingredients:

1 ripe pomegranate
6 tablespoons natural plain yogurt (or any unflavored cultured milk drink such as Yakult or Vitagen)

How to make pomegranate and yoghurt facial

1. Follow steps 1 and 2 in Honey and Pomegranate facial recipe. Then, place seeds and yogurt in a blender. Whizz for 1 minute.

2. Apply pomegranate mixture on face and neck.

3. Lie down, relax and leave face mask on for about 10-15 minutes.

4. Rinse off completely with warm water. Follow up with a toner and a rich moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated.

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