How to Treat Skin Hyperpigmentation Naturally
Pigmentation effects to the coloring of the skin. The main problem, in the pigmentation (or hyperpigmentation) cause changes to the color and make some little patches on your skin. This cause is faced by both men and women. The main reason for the skin pigmentation is caused by excess melanin.
All though hyperpigmentation is harmless but can sometimes be caused by an underlying medical condition. Sometimes, the cosmetic products also the cause of hyperpigmentation.
Pigmentation treatment at home
10 Best Home Remedies for Pigmentation
- #1 Apple Cider Vinegar
- #2 Papaya
- #3 Red Onions
- #4 Raw Potato
- #5 Milk
- #6 Aloe vera
- #7 Tomato paste
- #8 Masoor dal (red lentils)
- #9 Green tea extract
- #10 Orchid extracts
1# Apple Cider Vinegar
Most of the peoples use apple cider vinegar for the skin treatment and remove unwanted pigmentation. Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid and antioxidants which may protect our skin cells.
How To use this remedy
- Take 1 tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar, 2 tablespoons of Water mix properly.
- Apply the remedy to your dark patches.
- Rinse with lukewarm water after taken two to five minutes until dry.
- Repeat this process twice a day until you get desire effect.
2# Apple Papaya On Your Face
In papaya has an enzyme which is called Papain. Papain enzyme is a most powerful source of hydration for your dull skin. This enzyme make your skin whitening and glowing. And papaya also contains Vitamin A, C, E and carotenoids, which are all helpful for reducing inflammation of the skin hyperpigmentation and work as antioxidants.
How To use this remedy
- Took a small-sized papaya and crush it.
- With the help of cotton apply the juice to the dark skin patches and leave it for 10-15 minutes until it dries.
- Repeat this juice daily.
3# Apple Red Onions
Onions are contains vitamins A, C, E and well-known anti-oxidant – all of which helpful to skin glowing . Specially red onion protect the skin pigmentation and dark spots.
How To use this remedy
- Take a red onion and cut a slice.
- Rub onion slice onto the affected area.
- Wash it lukewarm water after 10 mins until dry.
- Use this twice a day until you see a difference.
4# Raw Potato
Row Potato juice is most excellent source of vitamins B and C, potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and copper which is helpful for prevent aging and reduce pigmentation on the face and also beneficial for hydrating your skin.
How To use this remedy
- Cut a raw potato in half, add a few drops of water to it.
- Directly apply potato slice to the affected skin or can overall face.
- Rub it in circular motions for 5-1 minutes.
- wash it with normal water
- Apply this 2-3 times a week, until to see possible results
5# Milk
Lactic acid is the most important ingredient for the glowing skin, remove dark spots and hyperpigmentation which is found in the milk. And Milk also beneficial for the lightening and brightening skin.
How To use this remedy
- Took a 2-3 tablespoons of raw milk in a bowl
- Use the concentrated almond milk and apply directly to your skin
- Rub it with the help of cotton over darkened skin patches as well as over all face.
- For good result use it twice a day.
6# Aloe vera
Aloe vera contains excellent ingredient includes aloin, antioxidants, enzymes, vitamins A and C, and it is highly anti-inflammatory that has skin lightening and glowing properties
How To use this remedy
- Take fresh row aloe vera or aloe vera gel instead of fresh aloe vera.
- Use aloe vera gel to pigmented areas before going to bed.
- Wash your face using warm water the next morning.
- For good result use it daily until your dark skin color improves.
Medical Treatment For Pigmentation And Spots
The medical treatment you undergo depends on the cause of your hyperpigmentation. If it is cause due to other health-related issues like hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism etc. Before going to pigmentation treatment, you should have concern your doctor the thyroid disorders. And then treating the underlying problem can help reduce the pigmentation. Some of the common treatments options include given below:
- Microdermabrasio
- Cryotherapy
- Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment
- Chemical peel
- Topical creams (corticosteroids, hydroquinone, retinoids, vitamin C, etc.)
- Laser treatment
What are the main causes skin pigmentation
Sun’s ultraviolet rays is the main cause of skin pigmentation. Too much exposure to ultraviolet or UV rays can create sunburn problem.
There are other causes include which is given below:
- Some regular medications, including chemotherapy drugs
- Hormones imbalance during pregnancy
- endocrine diseases, such as Addison’s disease
- melasma the biggest cause
- insulin resistance
- skin disease
