Everyone wishes to have flawless skin. Skin acts as a protective barrier from the outside environment. Skin color mainly depends on its pigment, called melanin, produced in the skin cells called melanocytes. The more melanin pigment melanocytes produce, the darker the skin will be.

Skin tone can darken from tanning or as a result from exposure to sun rays. UV rays damage and darken skin. Prolonged exposure to polluted air, hormonal imbalances, heavy usage of cosmetics, ageing, unbalanced diet, stress, heredity, certain environmental factors, dry skin, genetics, certain medical conditions, and improper lifestyle choice, are all potential causes of dark skin.

Using chemical-loaded cosmetics for skin lightening can get expensive and be harmful to your skin over time. Natural home remedies are much more cost effective and are safe for your body. Download this application to give you tips to naturally lighten dark skin.