6 DIY Ways to Treat Dark Neck at Home

It is very annoying when you observe a major difference between the colour of your face and neck. Isn’t? The glory of the flawless face gets dampened if you have a dark neck. We always take good care of our face and pamper it with facials, face packs, etc.

However, we hardly pay any heed to our neck that experiences the same exposure as your face. The end result is that it looks dull and pigmented and it can damage the overall personality resulting in loss of self-confidence. The worst part is that the black neck cannot be covered with clothes or makeup so, it is now time to look after your dark neck. In this post, I will share with you some effective home remedies for dark neck that will help you in treating the dark patches around the neck.

# Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is a plant which is easily accessible and you can even grow it at your place. Aloe vera is one of the effective home remedies for dark neck and it also offers various other health and beauty benefits. No wonder it is known as a Miracle Plant. Aloe vera contains Aloesin that inhibits the activity of tyrosinase which is a rate-limiting enzyme in melanin production thereby directly impacting the skin pigment formation.

- Take one fresh aloe vera leaf, wash it properly and cut it open to extract the gel.
- With this gel, scrub your neck for few minutes and leave it for 30 minutes.
- Rinse it with water and repeat it daily to get quick results.

# Yogurt

Second, on the list of effective home remedies for dark neck is using yogurt and lemon mix. The natural enzymes present in yogurt work effectively to lighten the dark skin in conjunction with the acids present in lemon juice. Moreover, lactic acid present in yogurt promotes the growth of new skin cells by removing the topmost layer of the skin thereby reducing pigmentation.

- Take 2 tbsp. of yogurt and mix it with 1 tsp. of lemon juice.
- Apply this mixture on the dark neck for 15-20 minutes and rinse off.

# Potato Juice

The bleaching properties of potato make it effective in lightening the dark skin to a considerable extent. The regular use of this remedy will help in removing dark patches and spots and will also make the skin tone even.

- Take a small potato.
- Peel off the skin and grate it.
- Now extract the juice by squeezing the grated potato.
- Apply this juice on the dark neck and let it get dry and then wash with lukewarm water.

# Ubtan

Next on the list of effective home remedies for dark neck is a skin care pack called ubtan. The traditional ubtan is being used since ancient times by the brides to get glowing skin. It brightens and lightens skin tone. The main ingredient of ubtan is Besan( Chickpea flour) that exfoliates skin, removes tan, reduces oiliness and offers instant fairness.

- In a clean bowl, take 2 tbsp. besan and mix it with ½ tsp. lemon juice.
- Now, add a pinch of turmeric powder and curd (required to form paste-like consistency).
- You can also add rosewater in place of curd.
- Apply this prepared ubtan on the dark neck and let it dry and then remove with lukewarm water.

# Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar not only offers health benefits but it also serves many beauty purposes. It has the capacity to restore skin’s pH balance. Moreover, it removes dead skin cells and gives a glow to the skin. This remedy is one of the easiest and effective home remedies for dark neck.

- You need to prepare a pack with Apple Cider Vinegar.

- Take 2 tbsp. besan (Gram flour) and mix it with 3 tbsp. water to form a paste-like consistency.

- Now, add ½ tsp of apple cider vinegar to this paste and keep it aside for 10 minutes to settle down.

- Apply this pack on the darkened areas of your neck and keep it on till it get dry.

- Wash it off with cold water.

- This remedy is one of my favourite home remedies to treat dark spots.

- It not only helps in treating pigmentation but also adds glow to the skin.

# Lemon & Honey

Both these ingredients have skin lightening properties so, using a mix of these ingredients on the dark spots will definitely help in reducing the darkness.

- In a clean bowl, take 2 tsp. of lemon juice and add 2 tbsp. of honey to it.

- Mix the ingredients well and apply this mixture to the darkened areas of neck.

- After 10-15 minutes and rinse it off.