How do you get lighter skin?

It is easy to make your skin darker, but making
your skin lighter presents a bit more of a challenge. There are a few
things you can do however, that should make a bit of a difference.

• Fresh lemon juice can have a lightening
  effect. Squeeze lemon juice into a bowl, then apply to the skin with
  cotton wool. Leave this for just under half an hour before washing
  off. Repeat this process a couple of times a week.

• Try the same process with coconut water, as
  this is believed to have the same effect. Drinking the coconut water
  could help as well. Also raw potato and tomato are said to have
  bleaching effects if used on the skin regularly.

• There are quite a few products on sale that
  are said to have a lightening effect on the skin. However be careful which of
  these you use as some can come with side effects.
  

• Have a chemical peel. This removes the outer  layer of skin leaving the lighter skin behind.
  

• Stay out of the sun and use suncream every
  day. The sun will darken your skin with exposure, so to keep it
  light, make sure to try and stay out of it as much as possible.

Most of these methods do come with some risks
attached, so make sure you talk to your doctor before you try any
drastic treatments.