The invention relates to a method and a product for lightening of skin and also for blemish removal on the skin. The invention provides for a method of lightening skin comprising the sequential steps, in any order, of； a) applying an alcohol having carbon chain length of 2 to 4, to the skin； and b) applying a skin lightening agent to said skin. The invention also provides for a kit for skin lightening comprising an alcohol having carbon chain length of 2 to 4 and a separately packaged skin lightening agent, along with instructions for their use. It is particularly preferred that the alcohol is impregnated in porous water-insoluble substrate.
