Melanin is a skin pigmentation naturally produced by the skin cells called melanocytes in human body. If you have darker complexion, it is most probably because you are overexposed to the sun which can cause the melanin production in your body to increase. If you are exposed to the sunlight, your melanin production increases to protect your skin from any harmful ultraviolet rays. There are also other causes of skin darkening such as stress, poor lifestyle habit, dry skin, cosmetic reaction, and medical conditions.
Many people now use several cosmetic products to lighten their skin complexion. In fact, there are various lightening products like lightening lotions and creams in the market to choose from. The only problem is that these products are often expensive and may contain harmful chemicals that can cause skin damage. For a safe usage of cosmetic products, always ask the experts. You can seek advice from them online; just visit reliable websites like RightMedics.
Now, you do not have to spend too much to lighten your skin tone and dark areas. If you have these home remedies in your kitchen, then you can start using them to effectively lighten your skin.
Lemon and sugar
Lemon extract has a natural astringent ability that can brighten your skin tone. This is particularly recommended for those who have oily skin for it will tighten one's pores, thus reducing you skin's sebum secretion. It also contains natural acid and vitamin C that will help one's skin to replace the old cells with new ones.
Add sugar to your lemon extract and you have a natural whitening scrub. The refined sugar acts as natural skin exfoliation substance that cleansesyour pores, giving you cleaner and brighter complexion. You can mix ½ cup of fresh lemon extract and ½ cup of refined sugar together. You can also add some honey to smoothen its texture.
Aloe Vera gel
Aloe Vera is known for its moisturizing effect on the skin, but it is also an effective home remedy to lighten skin tone. Dark skin tone is usually caused by Hyperpigmentation. Aloe Vera can help prevent hyperpigmentation in your skin and give your skin a brighter complexion. Aside from that, it also has a cooling effect which can help rebuild tissues and produce new cells.
You can directly apply the aloe vera gel to your skin, massage your skin gently in a circular motion and wash thoroughly after 30 minutes. You can do this 4 times a day for the first month and gradually reduce the application into 3-4 times a week. Some people also mix lemon juice with the aloe vera gel for additional lightening component.
Yogurt and oatmeal
Yogurt contains nutrients good for your skin and is suitable for all skin types. It also has lactic acid that has bleaching properties. Oatmeal, on the other hand, can incredibly sooth one's skin and has good anti-pimple and acne component. It also has a natural exfoliating attributes that help reveal brighter skin tone.
Mix 1 cup of oatmeal with plain yogurt until you have a mixture that is thick enough to be a mask. Apply mixture on your face and on your dark skin areas for 30 minutes and rinse it off gently after.
