Remove hyper pigmentation With These Easy Home Remedies
When our skin over produces melanin it can cause uneven skin tone and dark patches and it is called hyper pigmentation. The overproduction of melanin can be caused by acne, hormonal imbalance, sun damage, and age. To get rid of hyper pigmentation here are some of the easy and best remedies you can try.
Lemon: - Lemon is highly acidic in nature; It has vitamin C which acts as a bleaching agent hence helpful in removing hyperpigmentation marks. For this you need to squeeze a fresh lemon and using a cotton ball apply it on the affected area, leave it on your skin for 15 minutes and wash your face afterward with cold water. You can do this twice a day to get rid of all the spots. In case you have sensitive skin, first, mix the lemon with water and then apply it otherwise it might cause redness on your face.
Raw Potato: - In potato, there is an enzyme called catecholase which is quite beneficial in removing dark spots. For this, take a fresh potato, cut it in two halves, you can either squeeze the juice out of it and then apply it or rub it directly on the affected area. You can do this remedy two times a day for a month and you will see a noticeable difference afterward.
Apple Cider Vinegar: - Apple cider vinegar is acidic in nature. It has many acids like citric acid, glycolic acid, and lactic acid. These acids remove the dark spots from the origin and with regular use it also prevents the formation of acne. It has one of the major ingredients, sulfur which even out skin discoloration. You can apply it using cotton onto the dark spots directly. You can also mix it with lemon juice and water.
Sandalwood: - Sandalwood has antiseptic and astringent properties. Its antiseptic nature helps in treating acne and the astringent properties help in tightening facial pores and control excess sebum production. It also has essential oil which exfoliates the skin tone and makes it lighter. For using it you need to mix sandalwood powder with rose water and then apply it, Wash it after 20 minutes and pat dry.
Aloe Vera Gel: - Aloe Vera gel is loaded with antioxidants. Its anti-inflammatory properties and anti-bacterial properties help in fighting skin problems. Aloe Vera gel also helps in dead skin removal and regenerate new skin cells, therefore, removing hyperpigmentation.
