What are good ways to lighten skin at home?

i absolutely hate tans but i ended up getting one last summer and it still hasnt gone away. i was wondering what are the best and most effective ways to get rid of a tan and make your skin whiter at home. ive heard egg whites and lemons work. any ideas?What are good ways to lighten skin at home?
theres Nothing That Can Lighten Your Skin only God Can And He Wont Because Thats How He Made UWhat are good ways to lighten skin at home?
Buy a cream that lightens skin. I used Nivea Whitening milk, but you can only get it online b/c they only sell it in Thailand, and London. Stay away from anything that has Hydroquinnone in it. Also try papaya soaps and licorice soaps. These are natural ingredients that lighten skin tans and blemishes. Just type any of the above in a search engine and a whole bunch of stuff will come up.
lime and lemon for 10 minuts. it takes a few tries, but your skin goes IVORY after them. i also use vinegar to 'tonerize' and in time, this is a very healthy and safe method, my skin became lighter.