The natural color and appearance of one's skin is called complexion. You will find that the human skin complexion ranges from black to pinkish white. The skin complexion depends on the presence of melanin under your skin. It is seen that people living in sunny areas have darker skin color and people in colder areas have fairer or brown skin. This is nature's way of preventing skin cancer, due to the sun's harmful UV rays. Yet, many people want to have a flawless, fair complexion. But a fair skin depends on the ethnic background and genes. Even then, people are always looking for ways to make their skin lighter and fairer. You can try to become fairer with cosmetic surgeries and treatments, but these are really expensive and not affordable for all. Also, they have high chances of bad side effects. The best option to lighten your skin is by following natural tips for lighter complexion. And those with a naturally fair complexion can also follow them to maintain their light skin color. The following section will give you pointers on how to get lighter complexion naturally. Natural Tips for Fair Complexion Many times, skin turns to a darker shade due to long periods of exposure to the UV rays. This results in tanning that makes your skin look dull, lifeless, and dark. You can follow some simple homemade face packs, to help reduce the tanning. You can try the following natural face masks that will help you get a lighter complexion. Tips: #1 Soak 4 almonds overnight and make a fine paste of the almonds by mixing them with milk. This paste should be applied to the face and neck before going to bed for 15 continuous days. Wash off the mask in the morning. After daily application for 15 days, follow application twice a week. Tips: #2 Apply a mixture of equal amounts of lemon juice and honey on the face and whole body, if needed. Leave the pack sit for 15 minutes and wash off. Tips: #3 Mix 1 tablespoon milk powder, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and ½ tablespoon of almond oil. This mixture should be applied on the face and washed off after 10 - 15 minutes. This will not only bring a shine to the skin, but also remove the set in tan. Tips: #4 If you have dry skin, apply a mixture of equal amounts of cucumber juice and honey on the face and whole body. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash off. Regular application will give you a lighter complexion. Tips: #5 Apply a paste of gram flour, 2 teaspoon milk and 3 - 4 drops lime juice on your face and neck for 15 minutes for 15 days. Wash with water. You will notice a lighter complexion in a few days. After the daily application of 15 days, repeat every 2 weeks. Tips: #6 Apply a mixture of 3 - 4 drops lime juice and one grated tomato on face and neck for 15 minutes for 15 days. Wash the pack with cold water. You will notice your complexion getting lighter with regular application. Tips: #7 Mix turmeric powder with raw milk or rose water. Apply the pack on your face everyday to maintain a fair complexion. Tips: #8 Mix raw oatmeal, yogurt, and tomato juice. Apply the pack on the face and allow it to dry for 15 to 20 minutes. Then gently scrub off the paste and rinse with cold water. You will get a naturally cleaned and scrubbed complexion. Tips: #9 Make a paste by mixing papaya, honey, milk, and milk powder. Apply the pack on your face and leave for a few minutes, then wash off. Tips # 10 Mix 4 parts milk, 1 part honey, and 2 part lemon juice. Apply the mixture on the tanned areas for 15 minutes. Wash with cold water when the pack turns dry. This acts as a natural bleach and will give you a fair complexion. These are a few natural tips for getting a lighter complexion. You need to protect your skin from the harmful UV rays by application of sunscreen creams with Sun Protection Factor (SPF) 15 and higher. Along with that, you should also eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables as they help provide the much-needed vitamins and antioxidants that keep your skin looking younger and healthier. It is not important whether you have a fair complexion or dark complexion, what matters is that you should have a healthy, glowing, and clear skin. And with the application of these packs, that is exactly what you will get.