Homemade remedies to get rid of pigmentation : There is a chemical that is made by skin cells known as melanin. Pigmentation is a skin condition when the skin starts to produce more melanin than natural because of overexposure to the sun, melasma, hormonal changes, medication side effects, and inflammation. People with darker skin tone tend to get more affected by it because their skin produces more melanin than people with lighter skin tone. Pigmentation is absolutely harmless and fades away with time.
There are numerous amount of treatments available to get rid of hyperpigmentation like chemical peels, laser treatment, microdermabrasion, intense pulsed light and tropical cream which has ingredients like Vitamin-C, kojic acid, azelaic acid, and retinoids.
You can also avoid hyperpigmentation by wearing a sunblock everytime when you step out from your house and re-applying it in every 3 hours or avoid going out in sun as much as possible, maintain daily skincare routine to avoid inflammation, get to know about hormonal changes in your body and how it can affect your skin and take care of your skin accordingly.
Hyperpigmentation could get away naturally but it would take some time. If you want to speed up the process of removing hyperpigmentation easily with ingredients that are completely natural and easily available at your home.
So here we have some effective homemade natural remedies to get rid of pigmentation.
1. BANANA PEEL
Banana contains Vitamins A, B, C and E which helps in lightening the pigmentation of the skin and also removes the scars and spots from the face.
INGREDIENTS REQUIRED:-
1 Small Size Banana
HOW TO USE IT:-
1. Peel off a banana.
2. Now, take the banana peel and start rubbing it all over your skin which has pigmentation for 10-15 minutes in a circular motion.
3. After rubbing, let it sit on your skin for 10 minutes.
4. Then wash it off with cold water to get rid of pigmentation naturally at home.
2. FLAX SEEDS
Flax seeds are rich in omega-6 fatty acids, omega-3 fatty acids or ALA, antioxidants, fiber, protein, and lignans which are very efficient in treating skin conditions like acne, wrinkles, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, and aging, also moisturizes and nourishes the skin.
INGREDIENTS REQUIRED:-
1. A Cup Full of Flax Seeds
2. 2 TSP Lemon Juice
3. 2 TSP Yogurt
HOW TO USE IT:-
1. Pour the flax seeds into a blender and blend it into a fine powder and make sure no chunks are left.
2. Mix yogurt and lemon juice to the flax seeds powder and make a smooth paste.
3. Apply this paste on your pigmented area and let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
4. Then wash it off with cold water and pat dry your face to naturally cure pigmentation.
3. SANDALWOOD
Sandalwood has skin- brightening properties which not also treats skin hyperpigmentation but also fights with dark spots, pimples, acne, and skin irritation.
INGREDIENTS REQUIRED:-
1. 2 TSP Sandalwood Powder
2. 2 TSP Rose Water
3. 1 TSP Lemon Juice
HOW TO USE IT:-
1. Mix sandalwood powder, rose water and lemon juice together in a bowl and make an even paste.
2. Apply the paste evenly on your pigmented area and leave it to dry for 15-20 minutes.
3. Wash off with cold water to get rid of pigmentation easily at home.
4. MANGO
Mangoes are rich in Vitamin-C, Vitamin-A, and anti-oxidants which prevent the hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, fine lines from the skin and also provides hydration to the skin.
INGREDIENTS REQUIRED:-
1. 2 TSP Mango Pulp
2. 2 TSP Milk
3. 1 TSP Honey
HOW TO USE IT:-
1. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and make a thick paste.
2. Apply this paste on the pigmented area and leave it on for 15 minutes.
3. After 15 minutes, wash it off with cold water to naturally cure pigmentation at home.
5. LEMON JUICE
I didn’t know that banana and sandalwood could do those things. It’s good for people with problems like this.
I’ve never heard that BANANA PEEL are the one of home remedy for remove pigmentation. These are awesome tips!
Your post on effective homemade natural remedies to get rid of pigmentation is very useful.
Good to know that there are natural remedies for pigmentation.
This is a very informative post. Thanks for sharing
I love natural beauty tips. I’m definitely going to try some of these.
Mango is a great beauty secret. I never heard about bananas another good tip.
Sandalwood has some real tricks. That is my always preferred choice.