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Suffering from unsightly dark spots and annoying brown patches\u00a0on your skin? It might be time to slough off those dead skin cells and renew your complexion<\/a>. There are plenty of products out there that are good at whitening and brightening your skin, but sometimes they might be too harsh because of additives and strong chemicals. Give your skin a break by using a few natural ingredients<\/a> found in your kitchen to achieve a brighter glow.<\/p>

Ingredients such as plain yogurt and gram flour can help to lighten the skin and reduce the duration of lingering dark spots. It can be difficult to stick to a regular routine of creating your own natural DIY pastes and masks<\/a>, but it might be worth a try to see how these ingredients can benefit your delicate skin. Head up to the gallery to check out 5 of the best ingredients that will help you achieve a lighter complexion.<\/p>

Angela Goh<\/em><\/p>

Photos: Getty Images<\/em><\/p>

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Exposure to the sun causing some ugly dark spots and discolouration? Try some natural ways to lighten and brighten your skin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":553,"featured_media":166616,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Overexposure to the sun might cause your skin to develop dark spots and brown patches. 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