4 Natural Skin Pigmentation Remedies

Skin pigmentation disorder affects the color of your skin and it appears patchy and dark.When melanin cells which are responsible for the color of our skin, gets damaged or unhealthy it affects melanin production thus causing skin pigmentation.Skin pigmentation can be of different types like under pigmentation(vitiligo), hyper pigmentation.Skin pigmentation can be caused due to various reasons like over exposure to sun,hormonal changes,genetic factors,any drug reactions or congenital factors.Acne vulgaris(condition where we have excess acne/pimples) can also cause skin pigmentation is some areas.

Our skin contains cells called melanocytes which produce the pigment called melanin, responsible for the color of our skin,hair and irises.When this pigment (melanin) is over produced due to certain reasons in our body, hyper pigmentation is ensured.All of us at any age must have suffered from skin pigmentation in different forms like moles,dark spot patches,birth marks and ageing spots.Early detection and treatment of skin pigmentation can relive you form it.

Lets look at some possible causes of skin pigmentation-

• Over exposure to sun
• Hormonal changes in body
• Heredity
• Reaction to some medicines
• Acne/pimples
• Ageing
• More pigment formation in skin

There are certain natural ways to treat skin pigmentation. In this post we would talk about four effective remedies to treat skin pigmentation and dark patches naturally.

• Take 1 tablespoon tomato juice,2 tablespoon of oats, 1/2 tablespoon of yogurt (curd),mix them well and apply this paste on affected areas for about 15 minutes and wash it off with lukewarm water.With regular use you will see a noticeable change.This pack can be used 3 times a week and it suitable for all skin types.

• Take 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice,mix them well and apply this paste over face for about 15 minutes and wash it off with lukewarm water.This pack may stain your face but it will be temporarily also it is advisable to apply this pack before going off to sleep.Can be used on alternate days and is suitable for all skin types.

• Apply fresh aloe vera gel on the affected areas for 30 minutes or can be applied overnight.Wash it off next morning with lukewarm water or after 30 minutes. Aloevera is very effective when it comes to healing skin pigmentation.Use it regularly to reap its maximum benefits.

• Another natural way to treat pigmentation is to take 1 tablespoon of fresh orange juice,1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of rose water and apply this mixture over affected areas for about 15-20 minutes and wash it off later with lukewarm water.If fresh orange juice is not available you can substitute it with orange peel powder,as it is supposed to contain high Vit C content.

• Make sure before you step out in sun, sunscreen or sunblock has been applied liberally to your face and affected areas.This would protect your skin from further pigmentation.

• Consuming lot of fluids,water to keep yourself hydrated is must.Water itself is a boon to keep healthy skin.Include lot of Vit C in your diet(orange juice,lemonade,lime water)which is helpful in pigmentation.

Try these natural remedies and get your skin free from pigmentation and dark ugly patches.Let us know if you will try these remedies and which ones have you tried and what are the results!!