If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a blender or coffee grinder to grind the almonds. Almonds are rich in Vitamin E, which is an antioxidant that can prevent sun damage that darkens the skin.
Yogurt is rich in lactic acid, which exfoliates the skin to lighten dark spots. Honey contains antioxidants, which help prevent sun damage that can darken the skin. Lemon juice is high in vitamin C, which can help prevent the skin from darkening.
The cream should stay fresh for 1 to 2 weeks. However, if you see any signs of mold, discard it. You can cut the recipe in half if you find that it makes more than you can use in 1 to 2 weeks.
If you have sensitive skin, start out using the cream every other night or just a few times a week. The lactic acid and vitamin skin may irritate your skin, so it’s best to go slow until your skin is used to it. Be sure to wash off the cream in the morning with warm water and a gentle cleanser. Apply sunscreen before heading outdoors.
For best results, use fresh lemon juice. Lemon juice contains vitamin C, which is known to slow down the cells that produce melanin in the skin. That helps prevent the skin from darkening or tanning. Yogurt contains lactic acid, which can help exfoliate and lighten the skin.
Rose water helps calm inflammation in the skin, which can reduce any redness.
If you find that the recipe makes too much for you to use up before the cream goes bad, you can reduce all of the ingredients in half to make a smaller batch.
Some skin types are sensitive to lactic acid and vitamin C. If you have sensitive skin, it’s best to apply it every other night until your skin is used to the ingredients.
