10 Simple Remedies to Reduce Skin Pigmentation

Skin pigmentation is a common issue that appears on the face and both men and women have faced this. Pigmentation appears like a brown patch or tanned and is usually seen on nose, cheeks, chin and fore head.

The common causes for skin pigmentation are:

• Exposing to sunlight for a long period of time.
• Heredity factors
• Usage of oral contraceptives.
• Hormonal changes
• Hormonal imbalance during pregnancy
• Skin damage due to injuries
• Medicinal side effects
• Increased melanin production
• Acne problems
• Menopause
• Stress etc..

Though skin pigmentation is not a serious issue it will be more embarrassing some times. But no worries, nature had provided a punch of remedies which is safer and quite effective. And one more thing, don’t expect immediate results as it may take 2 weeks to 6 months depending on the severity

If you wish to go with natural treatments, you can try some of the home remedies given below:

Remedy #1:

Ingredients:

1. Carrot juice – 1 tsp
2. Oat meal powder – 1/2 tsp
3. Sugar – 1/2 tsp
4. A pinch of Turmeric powder

Method:

• Mix all the given ingredients and apply this on the affected areas.
• Leave it on for 10-15 minutes and then wash it off with cold water.
• Reapply twice or thrice in a week to get rid of pigmentation.

 

Remedy #2:

Ingredients:

1. Tomato juice – 1 tsp
2. Oatmeal powder – 1 tsp
3. Curd – half a spoon

Method:

• Make a paste with all the above ingredients and apply it all over your face.
• Rinse with water after it dries off completely.
• Reapply thrice in a week for visible results.

 

Remedy #3:

Ingredients:

1. Orange juice – 1tsp
2. Lime juice – 1tsp
3. Rose water – 1/2 tsp

Method:

• Mix all the given ingredients, apply it to the affected area and leave it on for 30 minutes.
• Wash it off with luke warm water and do this in alternative days for good results.

 

Remedy #4:

Ingredients:

1. Orange peel powder – 2tsp
2. Lime juice – 1tsp
3. Rose water – 1tsp

Method:

• Mix the three given ingredients and apply it on the pigmented areas.
• Let it work for half an hour and rinse with cold water.
• Try this thrice in a week to lighten the darkness.

 

Remedy #5:

Ingredients:

1. Multani mitti – 1tsp
2. Rose water – 1 tsp

Method:

• Mix both the ingredients and apply it all over your face as a mask.
• Wash away with luke warm water after it dries off completely
• Apply this mask half an hour before bed.

 

Remedy #6:

Ingredients:

1. Potato slice – 1

Method:

• Take a potato slice and rub it on the dark area for few minutes.
  (Or)
• Grate a potato and squeeze some juice from it. Apply this juice to the affected areas and repeat it twice a day for excellent results.

 

Remedy #7:

Ingredients:

1. Cucumber slices – 2
   (or)
2. Cucumber juice – 2tsp

Method:

• Take a cucumber slice and rub it on the dark area for few minutes (just as you did with potato slice).
  (Or)
• Take 2 teaspoons of cucumber juice, apply it on the affected areas and repeat it twice a day for visible results.

 

Remedy #8:

Ingredients:

1. Papaya slice – 1

Method:

• Take a papaya slice and rub it on the darkened area for few minutes (just as you did with potato and cucumber slices)
  (Or)
• Grate a papaya slice and squeeze some juice from it.
• Apply this juice on the affected areas and repeat it twice a day and you can see amazing results.

 

Remedy #9:

Ingredients:

1. Aloe-Vera gel

Method:

• Squeeze some juice r gel from a fresh Aloe Vera leaf and apply it on the pigmented areas before bed.
• Let it stay for the whole night and rinse with luke warm water in the next morning.
• Reapply daily before bed until the darkness vanishes.

 

Remedy #10:

Ingredients:

1. Castor oil

Method:

• Apply and massage with castor oil daily in the morning and evening on the darkened areas.
• Leave on for 1 hour and have bath.

 

Also follow the below steps:

• Remember to apply sunscreen lotion at all the times whenever exposing to sunlight.
• Do not expose to sunlight directly.
• Stop smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Use trusted brand sunscreens.
• Avoid excessive heat.
• Avoid using birth control pills.
• Be cool and avoid stress.
• Drink lots of water.
• Consult your dermatologist for further medications if needed.