Pigmentation is the color of your skin and its disorder refers to the discoloring of the skin. Skin cells produce melanin which is responsible for the color of the skin. Hyperpigmentation is a condition that turns your skin into dark spots. It may affect a specific area or your overall body as it depends on different factors. You may see the age spots which are common hyperpigmentation types.
Experts of top hospitals in Peshawar say that an underlying medical condition may cause hyperpigmentation or it can be an aging sign.
People often go for medical treatment to lighten the dark spots. Some of them cannot afford the side effects due to sensitive skin issues or they take medicine that can react.
Therefore, experts believe that people should go for the natural ways as they have no side effects.
Let’s find out what tips you should follow.
Aloe vera
A natural depigmenting compound is found in the aloe vera, according to studies. It is called aloin that helps to lighten your skin tone and also does not leave any side effects. Experts say that it works as a nontoxic hyperpigmentation treatment.
All you need is the fresh aloe vera gel and apply it to the pigmented areas of your skin. Apply it overnight and use warm water to rinse your face. You can see the difference after repeating the overnight mask for weeks.
Extract of Green Tea
When you apply the green tea extract to your skin, it helps to lighten the dark spots due to its depigmenting effect. There is no strong evidence but many people claim the difference of dark spots after using the green tea extract. Let the green tea bag steep in the boiled water for at least 3 to 5 minutes.
Allow the water to cool and rub the tea bag on the dark spots. Experts say that applying it twice for better results.
Milk
Milk has properties that can lighten your dark spots. If you have skin discoloration, you need to try milk, buttermilk or you can even use sour milk. There is an effective ingredient found, called lactic acid that does lighten the discoloration.
Orchid Extracts
Studies explain that orchid extracts do have the same effect as vitamin C hyperpigmentation. It may take more than seven weeks but you will definitely see the positive results in appearing in dark spots.
There are many products available in the market that contain orchid extracts, such as scrubs, creams, and masks.
Apple Cider Vinegar
It contains acetic acid that lightens the dark spots. Apple cider vinegar works for pigmentation, according to the research. Mix the vinegar with water and apply to your dark patches.
Rinse your face with lukewarm water. You need to repeat it twice for better results.
Red onion
When you buy the products for your skin care, you can see the different ingredients, such as red onion extract. Such natural ingredients do wonders when it comes to lightening your skin color.
Buy a cream for hyperpigmentation and make sure it contains allium cepa. You need to follow the guidelines.
Black tea water
An animal study claimed that black tea water does affect the appearance of dark spots. People with hyperpigmentation should try the black tea water as it reduces the appearance. You need to apply the black tea water for at least four weeks for better results.
You need to add a tablespoon of fresh black tea leaves and add in boiling distilled water.
Let it steep for 2 hours and strain it. Use a cotton ball to apply the water to the dark spots. You can repeat this remedy every day.
Licorice extract
There are active ingredients in the licorice extract that show an effective result in lightening the dark spots or hyperpigmentation. You can use topical creams that are labeled with the ingredients like licorice extract. It helps to lighten the dark spots.
Final Thought
If your hyperpigmentation cause is not age, or develops due to the underlying condition, discuss with your doctor. The most common cause of this condition is sun exposure. Make sure that you apply sunscreen while going outside. Wear clothes that cover the maximum area of your body
when you go outside. Some other conditions can cause hyperpigmentation, such as skin irritation or trauma, melasma, pregnancy hormones, etc.