5 Ways To Get Rid Of Pigmentation

Melasma or hyperpigmentation is a specific skin condition characterized by uneven patches of brownish skin that is caused due to uneven distribution of the skin pigment melanin in the skin. Melasma can affect both men and women but it is more common among women when compared to men, and it occurs mainly during pregnancy. Melasma can appear on the forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin and above upper lips and other body parts like forearms and neck. It is best to address this skin problem with home remedies that are effective yet gentle on the skin.

# Turmeric

- Make a thick paste by mixing 5 tablespoons of turmeric with 10 tablespoons of milk.

- You can also add 1 teaspoon of gram flour to thicken the paste.

- Apply this paste on the skin affected by hyperpigmentation and let it dry out completely.

- Then rinse your skin with lukewarm water while massaging gently using a circular motion.

- Repeat this cure daily for best results.

# Lemon Juice

- Squash out the juice from one lemon and apply it thoroughly all over the affected areas rubbing gently for 2 minutes.

- Leave it like that for 20 minutes and then wash off with lukewarm water.

- Repeat this cure 2 times a day for 3 weeks to see wonderful results.

# Apple Cider Vinegar

- Mix equal shares of apple cider vinegar and water and apply a generous amount of the solution to the melasma spots and allow it to air dry.

- Then wash the areas with lukewarm water and pat dry using a clean towel.
- Follow this treatment 1 time every day for required results.

# Almond

- Grind 8 to 10 almonds to make a coarse paste and add enough honey to make a thick paste.

- Smear this mixture on the affected skin, massage for 5 minutes and leave it on for another 20 minutes.

- Wash off the pack with lukewarm water. Follow this cure 3 to 4 times a week till the melasma is gone completely.

# Guava and Banana Pack

- Mash 1 guava and 1 banana to form a thick paste.

- Apply the paste on affected areas, wait for 20 minutes and wash off with water.

- Repeat this natural cure on a daily basis.