Skin Pigmentation is usually harmless. However, you may want to get rid of skin pigmentation or dark spots that may appear on your face, neck, and hands. What causes these spots, and are there any home remedies to cure them? Here’re the ways to get rid of them using natural remedies at home, and also answer a few of the frequently asked questions regarding skin pigmentation.

What Factors are Responsible for the Development of Hyperpigmentation? 

Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition that plagues many of us. It is a benign condition that causes some areas of skin to become darker than the surrounding skin. Some of the factors that may cause this are:

• Excess of melanin production is the main reason behind hyperpigmentation in the skin.

• An excess of UVA and UVB exposure can lead to an increase in melanin production.

• Chemotherapy can also cause this skin condition. Therefore, some people who have cancer and are undergoing chemotherapy may suffer from hyperpigmentation in their skin as a side-effect.

Home Remedies That Can Lighten Your Pigmented Skin 

1. Raw Potato and Lemon Mask 

Potatoes contain an enzyme called catecholase which works well on pigmented skin and lightens it. On the other hand, lemon is said to be natural bleach that helps in clearing the skin blemishes.

2. Lemon juice and Honey 

Lemon acts as a natural bleach and effectively lightens skin pigmentation whereas honey moisturises the skin and makes it supple.

3. Apple Cider Vinegar and Water 

Apple Cider Vinegar is said to do wonders in toning down the dark brown patches caused due to skin pigmentation. It is also an excellent astringent.

4. Vitamin E, Papaya and Multani Mitti Mask

 

Vitamin E is an antioxidant which nullifies the harmful effects of the ultraviolet rays of the sun; Multani Mitti is rich in minerals which help in cleaning, exfoliating and nourishing the skin whereas papaya contains the papain enzyme which aids skin whitening.

5. Turmeric and Milk Mask 

Turmeric is one of the best home remedies for pigmentation in the face. It has excellent bleaching and anti-bacterial properties whereas milk cleans, moisturises and whitens the skin by exfoliating the dark spots.