How to get rid of hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation is not a serious medical condition but it makes you look old, it's very disturbing and embarrassing when one has dark patches and uneven skin tone. Skin pigmentation can occur to anyone regardless of one's gender, race or age it's not difficult to treat and get flawless skin.
Mainly two types of pigmentation abnormalities can happen
Hyperpigmentation:
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| Melasma or hyperpigmentation |
It's usually a harmless condition and described as darkening of certain areas of skin which happens due to the overproduction of melanin or pigment it looks like brown or tan spots on the skin this is also sometimes called as Melasma.
Hypopigmentation:
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| White patches due to hypopigmentation |
It is a condition when the melanin or pigmentation production is slowed down and patches of light or whiter in color appear.
CAUSES
overexposure to the Sun and heat
This is one of the most common reasons for pigmentation. The UV radiation, as well as thermal radiation, disturbs the melanocytes with the result the melanin producing cells are affected leading to pigmentation.
In some cases the wound caused by injury heals leaving minor inflammation this inflamed area can later turn into pigmentation.
Pigmentation can sometimes be caused by certain medications due to their side effects or diseases some specified diseases like jaundice cyanosis may also lead to discoloration of the skin.
other causes might be genetics, hormonal changes during pregnancy, birth control pills. menopause or frequent use of more dye.
TREATMENT
There are several treatments available like creams, chemical peels laser treatment, etc for faster recovery if your condition is serious you should consult a dermatologist. However, for those who don't want to go for expensive harsh or chemical loaded products here are some natural remedies that are effective and the natural ingredients are available in the kitchen.
potatoes
potatoes are well known to remove skin pigmentation dark spots and blemishes rub gently a freshly cut slice of potato on the affected areas of your skin every day alternatively mix potato juice with fuller earth and apply this daily to remove pigmentation.
Lemon juice and honey
Mix lemon juice and pure organic honey in equal proportions apply over the affected areas whereas lemon acts as natural bleach though honey has moisturizing properties however as lemon is acidic so avoid this remedy in case of sensitive skin.
Aloe vera
Aloe vera juice or aloe vera juice plus vitamin E Oliver has natural soothing and healing properties squeeze out aloe vera gel and keep in a bottle at refrigerator apply this gel over the affected areas for 20 minutes it works to slough off older skin cells and regenerate the newer ones to enhance its effectiveness break one vitamin E capsule and add its contents to the gel.
Milk and honey
Mix milk and honey you may also add a little curd to this milk and curd have lactic acid which works to slough off the affected skin cells leaving behind fresh skin this natural remedy helps in reducing skin pigmentation.
Cucumber
Cucumber juice is an effective home remedy and removing skin pigmentation lightening dark spots and fading blemishes apply the cucumber juice alone or mixed with honey and lemon juice and equal proportions apply this over the affected areas regularly in a day for half an hour and then wash it,
Orange peel
Mix dry powdered orange peel with cold milk unskilled and unboiled and a little honey to make out a thick paste apply it gently over the pigmented skin in patches let it sit there for half an hour then wash it off.
Mixture of tomato, yogurt, and oats
Tomato oatmeal and yogurt tomato acts as natural bleach yogurt also works as natural bleach and has skin tightening properties oatmeal works as a natural scrubber squeeze out tomato juice and add two teaspoons of oatmeal and half a teaspoon of yogurt apply this mixture gently on the pigmented skin areas and let it sit for 20 minutes to dry and wash it off.