If you think
diamonds are a girl’s best friend, think again! Nothing is more cherished than
a clear complexion and fresh skin. But sometimes problems such as pigmentation
disorders can leave you with uneven and patchy skin. There are many treatments
available in the market to tackle this problem. But, before you opt for any
chemical treatments, let us tell you about simple remedies to get a salon-like
fairness at home.
Causes of skin
pigmentation:
Skin
pigmentation is basically discoloration of skin that can lead to an uneven skin
tone. There are varieties of causes behind skin pigmentation. Skin pigmentation
can be genetic predisposition. Other causes for it can be over exposure to sun,
stress, acne scars, fluctuating hormonal levels, or environmental elements such
as pollution.
What you must
do!
Avoid excessive
sun exposure.
Apply a
sunscreen every day, with minimum SPF of 30.
Reapply the
sunscreen every three hours if you are out in the open.
Follow a strict
night care regime and use a cream containing acids such as tretinoin or kojic.
10 Effective
homemade remedies to get a glowing skin:
1. Mix some
carrot pulp with multani mitti (fuller’s earth) to make a thick paste. Crush a
vitamin C tablet and add it to the mixture. Apply it evenly on your face, keep
it for twenty minutes before you wash it off. Repeat this every week.
2. Take 4
teaspoons of milk powder and mix it with hydrogen peroxide into a paste. Add
glycerine and apply this mixture on the pigmented areas. Leave this for 15-20
minutes and rinse off with cold water. Hydrogen peroxide and glycerine are
easily available at a local chemist shops.
3. Peel a potato
and add a few drops of water on its surface, and then rub it on your skin to
reduce pigmentation marks. Potato juice helps in lightening pigmentation marks
on skin.
4. Mix powdered
oatmeal and yoghurt with a few drops of lemon and tomato juice. Apply it on the
affected areas once a week to see visible results.
5. Mix basil
leaves and lemon juice together and apply it on the affected areas to treat the
pigmentation marks.
6. Scrub your
body with sugar mixed in olive oil. Scrub until the sugar melts completely. You
can use this on your hands, legs, neck and other affected parts of your body.
7. Mix 1
teaspoon each of lemon juice, honey and almond oil. Massage your face with it
for fifteen minutes to get a naturally glowing skin.
8. Adequate
water intake helps to removes toxins from the body thus freeing you of all skin
related problems.
9. Mix raw
papaya with raw milk and massage it on your face for ten minutes. This mix is
an effective cure for blemishes on face.
10. Washing your
face with buttermilk helps in reducing dark spots.
Try these simple
home remedies to tackle skin pigmentation related disorders. Regular skin care,
a balanced and healthy diet, and a few skin care precautions on your part will
help you to maintain a natural glow on your skin.
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