reduce skin pigmentation .... with 10 simple tips

Pigmentation is a common skin problem where some areas of skin turn darker in colour. Patchy pigmentation on the face is a common and noticeable problem, especially for women. Pigmentation called Melanin appears as brown patches on the face. This pigmentation is usually symmetrical. It reflects on both sides of the face. The most common areas affected are the bridge of the nose, upper lip or area around the lips, forehead and the cheekbones.Pigmentation called Melanin appears as brown patches on the face. 

Here are some simple tips to help you remove blemishes naturally and acquire healthy, glowing skin.

1. Potato:

It works very well to help lighten pigmented areas, dark spots and blemishes. You can try rubbing a slice of potato on your skin daily; you may also try a mixture of fuller’s earth(multani mitti) and potato juice to get rid of dark spots.

2. Lemon/Lime:

Mix lemon with honey and apply on your face. It is highly beneficial because lemon is natural bleach and organic honey contains moisturizing properties. Do not use lemon if you have a sensitive skin.

3. Lemon Juice + Turmeric Powder

Mix 1 tbsp of turmeric and lemon juice well. Apply this on the effected areas for 15 mins. You can then wash it off with cold water.

This pack is best used at night for exposure to sun immediately after the use of lemon is never advisable.

4. Red Onion:

It is one of the most effective ways to reduce pigmentation of skin, dark spots, freckles etc. You would need to slice up an onion and rub it directly on the affected areas. Alternatively, you may grate the onion, squeeze out its juice and apply.

5. Cucumber:

Very helpful in reducing skin pigmentation, fades freckles and blemishes. 1 tbsp of cucumber juice is to be used in conjunction with 1 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp lemon/lime juice for best results.

6. Aloe Vera/ Aloe Vera + Vitamin E:

Aloe Vera effectively treats pigmented skin, clears dark spots and blemishes, resulting in the older skin cells to slough off, thus leaving us with clearer-looking, rejuvenated skin. Apply the gel half hour before bed; add one or two Vitamin E capsules like Evion to enhance its efficacy. Use it in the marketed gel form or gather the gel straight from the plant.

7. Tomato+ Oatmeal + Yogurt

Extract tomoato juice and to it add 2 2 tsp oatmeal and 1/2 tsp yogurt. Apply this on the problem areas till dries. Ensuring however that you don leave it on for more than 20 mins. Wash it off with lucke warm water.

You will need to do this everyday to see results.

8. Vinegar

Vinegar has good lightening as well as astringent properties. One way to use this is by making a vinegar rinse. Mix vinegar with equal amounts of water and use it rinse your face. Don’t wash it off after.  Do this once or twice in a week. 

9. Avocados

The enzymes in avocados can also reduce pigmentation. For this you can either mash the fruit and apply the paste on the effected area or you slice it up and directly squeeze the juice on to the effected area.

But the one thing to watch out for is the latex enzymes in it that can cause allergies in some people. Please do make sure you do a patch test before using this.

10.Guava + Banana

Mash banana and guava together and apply this paste on the effected areas. Wash off after 15-20 minutes. Follow this everyday. The lycopene in the guava and the exfoliating properties of the banana together will lead to skin lightening.

  Some tips that helps you to reduce Pigmentation

                                  

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Natural Remedies = Patience

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