Lemon

The best home remedies for dark skin should include lemon. Lemon acts as natural bleach and a powerful antiseptic and antibacterial agent. It is a great source of alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) and Vitamin C. The presence of Vitamin C in lemon helps remove the dark circles. Another name of Vitamin C is ascorbic acid that enhances the production of collagen. Lemon can dry out the skin, so apply a good moisturizer after using these remedies if needed.

Gently rub a lemon wedge on the skin for 20 minutes to lighten the underarms and remove dead skin cells. After 20 minutes, wash the area thoroughly. For better exfoliation, one can sprinkle a little sugar on the fresh lemon wedge and then use it. Do this once daily until you reach the desired results.

Alternatively one can mix a little turmeric powder, honey and plain yogurt in one cup of lemon juice and gently apply the paste on the underarms. Then leave the paste on the skin for about 15 minutes and thereafter rinse it off with cold water. Repeat the remedy three or four times a day until you reach the desired results.