As long as homemade skin care is concerned, both almond and milk have a prominent place. Almond has been used for centuries asnatural skin whitener, even today it is the main ingredient of many skin lightening cream. To make a facial mask, grind few almonds and save in your refrigerator. Take about two spoons of this powder and make a paste with some fresh milk. Apply on your face before going to bed for fifteen minutes. Wash with running water. Use once or twice a week. Regular use will give you a beautiful complexion within few days.