Sometimes, facial skin becomes quite patchy. It gets darker in certain areas and lighter in others. Such patchy skin presents a very bad picture and almost narrates the tale of our negligence toward our health. The main causes of patchy skin are lack of proper nourishment, hormonal changes, stress and over exposure to heat. Here are some remedies to get rid of patches, shadows and blemishes.
Here are the tips :
Mint(pudina):
Mint is good in removing blemishes or brown spot. Take some fresh mint leaves and crush them to extract the juice. Apply this juice all over the face. Dab it on the dark areas of the skin again. Regular use helps.
Cucumber and Lime :
A very effective paste to get rid of shadows and scars. Peel and chop a cucumber. Add juice of one lemon to it. Blend them into a fine paste. Apply it all over the face and let it dry. Wash off. Regular use shows astonishing result.
Papaya:
Take two tablespoon of mashed papaya. Add one tablespoon of fuller's earth and one tablespoon of turmeric powder. Mix well to make a paste. Apply this pack on the patches. Leave it to dry. Then wash with plain water. Regular use even out the patches and blemishes.
Fuller's Earth(multani mitti):
This is again a very good and easy to make pack for making your skin free from shadow and blemishes. Take one tablespoon fuller's earth. Add 1 teaspoon lime juice and rosewater to make a smooth paste. Apply this paste generously all over the face. Let it stand for 15 to 20 minutes. Then rinse with cold water. Use it everyday for greater benefits.
Potato:
Take a potato and slice it. Rub this slices all over the face in circular motions for about 5 minutes then wash your face. Helps to clear blemishes and scars.
Carrot:
Take two to three carrot and grate them. Boil them in water. Use very little water so it dries up while boiling. Cool and mash the carrot to make a fine paste. Apply this paste all over the face. Let it stand for 15 minutes then rinse with clean water.