Hyperpigmentation is the name known for patches of skin that become darker than surrounding areas of skin. Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition. All skin types’ people are affected by it.Aloe vera has lots of benefits and uses for skin, from helping to heal wounds to moisturizing.
Aloe vera is not just good for inflammation and rashes and dry skin but also for hyperpigmentation. It is a therapy for it all. If anyone have small black spots on their skin then it is due to extreme amounts of melanin.
According to a 2012 study, a natural depigmenting compound called aloin in aloe vera may lighten skin and work as a nontoxic hyperpigmentation treatment.
If so, you have hyperpigmentation, a common skin condition that’s generally not harmful. Hyperpigmentation can happen when extra pigment called melanin place in your skin.
# Aloe vera rose water toner for hyperpigmentationVitamin C present in rose water may help lighten pigmentation.
This toner can prevent pigmentation form extreme UV rays.
Preparation1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
1 teaspoon rose water
How to- Combine aloe vera gel and rose water in a smal bowl.
- Apply on face at night and early morning wash face with fresh water.
# Aloe vera and seaweed maskAloe vera is known as one of the best remedy for sun burn as it heals sun burn on the skin. It restarts new cells on the skin. The new cells have effect on scars, dark spot and dark circles lighten away the pigmentation color.
Preparation1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon seaweed
How to- Mix aloe vera gel seaweed and honey in a small bowl.
- Apply the mixture your affected skin.
- Let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
- Wash off with lukewarm.
# Aloe vera, honey and rose water mask
Honey in this mask helps in renewing and moisturizing damaged and dead skin.
Preparation
1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon rose water
Method- Mix aloe vera rose water and honey in a bowl.
- Apply the mixture on your affected skin.
- Let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
- Wash off with lukewarm water.
# Aloe vera, turmeric and honey mask for hyperpigmentationTurmeric is an effective and quite powerful remedy to treat hyperpigmentation. Curcumin in it is an anti-inflammatory agent and potent antioxidant, which helps in reducing age spots and blemishes.
Preparationaloe vera gel
honey
turmeric powder
Method- In a bowl, mix 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel, 1 teaspoon honey and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder and make a paste of it.
- Apply the mixture on your affected skin.
- Let it sit for 15-20 minutes
- Wash off with lukewarm water
- Repeat the process for 2-3 weeks for good result.
# Aloe vera with lemonVitamin C in lemon can help neutralize free radicals and prevent damage to skin. Lemons are antiseptic, which prevents infection, acne and skin irritation. High citric acid present in lemon can slough off dead skin cells, encourage cell turnover and support healthy new skin growth. Over time, adding lemons in DIY skin care routine can even out skin tone and lighten the appearance of hyperpigmentation.
Preparation1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Method
- Combine 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Apply the mixture on your affected skin.
- Let it sit for 15-20 minutes
- Wash it off with lukewarm water
- Repeat the process until you get good result.
# Aloe vera with tomato and orange lentilTomato bleaches and whitening the skin and orange lentil clear excess oil in skin.
Preparation1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
1 teaspoon tomato juice
1 teaspoon paste of orange lentil
Method
- Mix aloe vera gel, tomato juice and orange lentil in a small bowl and make a paste of it.
- Apply the mixture on your affected skin.
- Let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
- Wash off with lukewarm water.
- Repeat the process until you get a better result.