With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver
Home Remedies for Dark Skin
The human skin color can range from black to almost white pinkish color. The skin color is determined by the concentration of a dark brown pigment called melanin. A fair skin person has less number of these skin pigments then compared to a dark colored person.
The scientists studied that the diversity of human skin color is the highest among the sub- Saharan African populations. In fact it is seen that people whose ancestors were from the higher altitudes of tropical region have darker skin. However, there are some effective home remedies for dark skin which will help to lighten the skin complexion.
Causes of Dark Skin
As said earlier the primary cause of dark skin is the excess presence of melanin. However, apart from this there are other reasons that are responsible for dark skins which are listed below:
- Heredity
The genes are responsible for a dark or light complexion. And it passes from one generation to the next. - Hyper pigmentation
In this condition the body produces excess of the pigment called melanin. This causes the skin to become darker then the usual color. - Skin disorders
Well there are other reasons for instance skin disorder like lichen simplex chronicus that causes the skin to become dark, thick, patchy and itchy. - Excess of sun rays or sun tan
The over exposure of the skin to the sun may cause the changes in the skin color which can finally become tan. In order to protect the skin from harmful radiation, the skin generates a pigment which protects the skin against harmful UV radiation. This is a natural mechanism for the skin protection. Other causes of dark skin are: - Adrenal and liver disorder
- Intestinal disorder
- Malnutrition and lack of vitamins in the body
Symptoms of Dark Skin
The common symptoms of dark skin are:
The symptoms include blackish skin or may have a dark brown skin which can be accompanied with dark spots or blemishes on the skin.
- Dark brown skin
- Dark patches
- Blemishes
There are medical surgeries that can help you reduce the darkening of the skin. However this turns out to be very expensive and may possibly have side-effects. Nevertheless, there are various home remedies for dark skin which are listed below:
Home Remedies for Dark Skin using powdered milk and oatmeal
- Prepare an effective mixture by using powdered milk, a teaspoon of honey and another teaspoon of lemon juice. You can further add a half teaspoon of almond oil. Mix them well and apply on the face and keep it for fifteen to twenty minutes. And then wash it off with cold water. This gives a shine to the face and also helps in removing tan.
- One of the best home remedies for dark skin is oatmeal. Mix this powder of oatmeal with a half a cup of curd juice and a tomato. Mix it well to make a natural face pack. Apply on the face and neck and leave it for twenty minutes before washing it off. This lightens the skin and removes the tan.
Home Remedies for Dark Skin using potatoes and orange peels
- Potatoes can be used for the treatment of dark skin. Use the sliced potato and apply on the dark area of the skin. This reduces the dark spots and blemishes.
- The peels of oranges can be used to lighten dark skin. All you have to this is take some dried peels of oranges and powder it. Mix this powder with curd to make a paste and apply on the dark skin. Leave this for fifteen minutes before washing it off.
Home Remedies for Dark Skin using almonds and turmeric
- Almonds are also good for skin lightening and are also the simplest home remedies for dark skin. Soak few almonds overnight and in the next morning make a fine paste with the help of some milk. Apply the paste on the dark skin area for quite sometime in order to lighten the skin complexion.
- Turmeric can be used to prepare natural bleach that can lighten and reduce the pigmentation. Add a little lime juice to the powdered form of turmeric and mix it well before applying on the dark skin. This can reduce the tanness of the skin to a greater extent.
Home Remedies for Dark Skin using gram flour and mint leaves
- Another mixture can be prepared by using a tablespoon of gram flour, two tablespoon of raw milk and few drops of lime juice to make a paste. This mixture can work wonders and helps in lightening of the skin. Leave this paste on the skin or the face before washing it off. Continue this for a month or half to see the valid results.
- One of the oldest home remedies for dark skin is a paste which is prepared from ground mint leaves. This can be left on the skin for fifteen to twenty minutes before washing off.
Home Remedies for Dark Skin using tomato
- Grated tomatoes mixed with few drops of lime juice can be used on the face .This can be used to lighten the skin. Follow this regime for two times a day and continue it for two to three weeks to see some good results.
To be more precise there are no special or particular foods that can lighten the skin instantly. Nonetheless, a well-balanced diet and plenty of water can definitely give a healthy glow to the skin as it hydrates the skin and removes the toxic. Apart from all these home remedies for dark skin, avoid excess consumption of spicy and oily food that can turn out to be heavy to digest. Instead eat lot of roughage and include fiber in the diet like salads and other green leafy vegetables.
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