How To Remove Pigmentation At Home

Pigmentation is the coloration of the skin. Skin pigmentation disorders make your skin appear tanned. Melanin pigment is produced by skin cells and is responsible for the color of your skin.

Hyperpigmentation is a skin condition that causes your skin to appear darker. It can affect specific areas of your skin as well as your entire body. A common type of hyperpigmentation is age spots, also known as liver spots.

Hyperpigmentation is usually harmless, but it can be caused by an underlying medical condition. Most people regard it as a cosmetic issue.

Here are some home remedies for pigmentation.

These are a few home remedies you can try to treat your pigmented skin.

Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid, which may aid in the lightening of skin pigmentation.

In a container, combine equal parts apple cider vinegar and water.

Then, apply it to the dark spots and leave it on for two to three minutes.

Use lukewarm water to rinse.

To achieve the desired results, repeat the application twice a day.

 Aloe vera

According to a 2012 study mentioned on healthline.com, aloe vera contains aloin, a natural depigmenting compound that works to lighten skin and is also effective as a nontoxic hyperpigmentation treatment.

How to Apply This Remedy

• Before going to bed, apply pure aloe vera gel to the pigmented areas.

• In the morning, rinse with warm water.

• Repeat every day until your skin tone improves.

 Red onion

Some commercially available skin- and scar-lightening creams contain red onion (Allium cepa) extract as an ingredient. Red onion dried skin has been shown in studies to effectively lighten skin. Look for creams containing Allium cepa extract to help with hyperpigmentation.

 Green tea extract

According to research published on healthline.com, green tea extract may help reduce pigmentation when applied to the skin. Because green tea can help with a variety of skin problems, you can apply green tea bags to dark spots to reduce pigmentation, though there is no proof that it works.

How to Apply This Remedy

• For three to five minutes, dissolve a green tea bag in boiled water.

• Remove the tea bag from the water and set it aside to cool.

• Apply the tea bag directly to the dark spots.

• Repeat this process twice a day until the desired results are obtained.

Black tea water

According to Healthline.com, a study published in 2011 discovered that black tea water was effective in lightening dark spots on guinea pigs. For four weeks, guinea pigs were given black tea water twice a day, six days a week.

How to Apply This Remedy

• To a cup of boiling distilled water, add a tablespoon of fresh black tea leaves.

• After two hours, strain to remove the leaves.

• Soak a cotton ball in the tea water and apply to dark spots.

• Over the course of four weeks, use the formula twice a day, six days a week.

Milk

Milk, buttermilk, and even sour milk have all been shown to help lighten and brighten skin. Lactic acid is the main ingredient responsible for reducing pigmentation in the products listed above.

How to Apply This Remedy

• Pour milk into a container and soak a cotton ball in it.

• Use it twice a day on darker areas.

• Repeat on a daily basis until you achieve the desired results.

Tomato paste

According to healthline.com, “a 2011 study published in The British Journal of Dermatology discovered that tomato paste rich in lycopene protected the skin against both short-term and long-term aspects of photodamage.” For 12 weeks, participants in the study consumed 55 grams of tomato paste in olive oil daily.

You can include tomatoes in your daily diet to achieve lighter and brighter skin because they contain vitamin C as well as other essential components.

 Masoor dal (red lentils)

Face masks made from masoor dal (red lentils) are popular for treating hyperpigmentation or skin discoloration. Red lentils are high in antioxidants, which have a variety of skin benefits.

How to Apply This Remedy

• Soak 50 grams of red lentils overnight in a bowl of water.

• Then, using a blender or food processor, make a fine paste.

• Apply the paste to your face evenly and leave it on for 20 minutes.

• Rinse your skin with cold water and pat it dry with a towel.