When applied topically, the lactic acid in milk will gradually reduce skin's pigmentation, resulting in a lighter complexion. Overall results vary, but the book “1,001 Home Remedies and Natural Cures: From Your Kitchen and Garden" mentions that maximum results are achieved after three weeks of daily treatment.

Jojoba oil isn't really an oil at all -- it's actually a type of liquid wax. The substance is very similar to oil in human skin, also called sebum. It may seem counterintuitive to smear oil on your face, especially if you're prone to breakouts, but jojoba might actually make greasy skin better.

Emu oil is prized as an odorless anti-inflammatory skin supplement. With a creamy consistency, it's readily absorbed through the skin and contains essential and beneficial fatty acids. Emu oil is used as an emollient in cosmetic products and may help reduce the appearance of aging.

Most healthy diets teach us to steer clear from sugar intake. Instead of ingesting your cupboard’s sweet ingredient in a batch of cookies, try using it topically. Brown sugar as a natural exfoliator has many benefits. Plus, you can sneak a taste while treating yourself to an at-home spa experience.

Dry, dark skin is more than just irritating -- it can also be unsightly. Whether your skin woes are caused by genetics, the climate you live in or just a particularly harsh winter, you can beat the dry-skin blues by making a few small changes to your routine.

Among egg white masks and brown-sugar scrubs, the cucumber takes its time-tested place among natural home remedies for facial skin care.

Blisters in your mouth can have various causes, including food. Foods will typically only cause blisters when they are very hot and burn the roof of your mouth. Spicy foods also tend to cause sores in your mouth, such as raw patches of skin. If you develop blisters in your mouth, see your doctor right away.

Red, blotchy skin on your neck usually indicates some form of skin rash. While skin rashes are most often not a serious medical condition, you still need a proper diagnosis from a doctor to rule out any diseases and decide on suitable treatments.

Swelling in the inner corner of your eye could be a sign of a number of different conditions, including infections of the tear ducts, the sweat glands in your eyelids or the glands that produce fluids to lubricate your eyes.

Dark skin under the arms and on the thighs is a symptom of a condition called acanthosis nigricans. The groin and neck are other areas typically affected, with the dark skin tending to appear in and around creases and folds of skin, explains MayoClinic.com.

Under-eye bags, or puffiness under the eyes, is a common occurrence as you age, says MayoClinic.com. Tissues around the eyes weaken with age, and fat that supports the eyes can migrate into the lower eyelids along with fluid, causing bags.

Fruit of the Earth says its aloe vera gel can help moisturize and soothe your skin, making it a "great organic sealant" to protect your skin from the elements. It's marketed as both an all-natural moisturizer and as a soothing treatment for sunburns.