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Kate Somerville's At-Home Skincare Regimens
Celebrity facialist Kate Somerville shares homemade skincare treatments made from natural ingredients you probably have at home.
Kate Somerville
Original Content  |  July 22, 2010
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Lighteners and Brighteners: Aspirin Treatment

Aspirin contains acetylsalicylic acid, a salicylic-acid derivative. Salicylic acid is a very useful ingredient in combating acne, and it can also lighten pigmentation over time. If you have those issues, why not try this treatment once a week?

Heat up a few teaspoons of water. Add two whole aspirin tablets to the water, mash with a spoon and mix thoroughly. Massage the mixture onto the skin and leave it on for about 5 minutes. Repeated use of this treatment will lighten and brighten the skin over time.
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