Tips For Dark Skin

 

Dark Skin Symptoms  / Diet / Remedy / Causes

Dark skin can be a nightmare for people who want a clear complexion. Although many people have naturally dark skin, darkening of the skin can also be due to hyperpigmentation and various other reasons: A dark skin is more  skin pigment melanin, compared to a clear skin. Unfortunately, increasing the amount of melanin can cause the skin to look blotchy and uneven.

 

 Dark Skin Symptoms

The symptoms of dark skin are dark brown to blackish skin. This could be coupled with blemishes or dark spots on the skin.

 Dark Skin Causes 

The causes of dark skin or complexion could be many. Some of the more common ones are - Heredity People with a dark skin often have children who are also dark skin. The genes seem to pass on from generation to generation.

 Hyperpigmentation 

In this condition the skin produces too much of the pigment melanin, causing the skin to be come darker than usual.







Skin Disorders

Condition such as lichen simplex chronicus is a skin disorder that causes severe itching that leave the thick, dark, uneven skin.

Sun Rays 

Over exposure to sun causes the skin to tan. This is a natural mechanism, wherein to protect itself from the harmful UV rays of the sun, the skin produces more melanin pigment which protects the penetration of UV rays on the skin. 

Home Remedies and Tips for Dark Skin 

Here are some simple home remedies that you can do to lighten the skin tone and get a lighter complexion. However, they must be done regularly and best result are obtained if inculcated as part of the daily rutine. 

Mix 1 tsp of milk powder, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1/2 tsp of almond oil. 

Apply on face and wash of after 10-15 minutes. This helps bring shine to the skin and also removes tan. 

Mix oatmeal with curd and tomato juice and apply on face. Keep it on for 20 minutes and then washed with cold water. It helps remove the tan and lightens the skin. 

Place sliced raw potato on the face. It helps reduce blemishes and other marks. Applying turmeric powder along with lime juice removes the tan. Lemon juice is a natural bleach. 

Dried orange peels mixed with curd also help reduce blemishes and scars. Wash the mixture with cold water after 15 minutes. Soak 4 almonds overnight. Grind into a fine paste with milk. Apply on face and neck and leave it overnight. Wash with cold water in the morning. Do this every day for 15 days, followed by twice a week.

 A spoonful gram flour mixed with 2 tsp of raw milk and 2-3 drops of lime juice works well for lightning dark skin. Apply this mixture and leave for 15 minutes before washing. Repeat for 4 weeks and follow up with once a week. Apply a paste of crushed fresh mint leaves and leave it for about 20 minutes. Wash with cold water, continue for 15 days. Apply a mixture of grated tomato with 2-3 drops of lime juice om the face. Leave it for 20 minutes before washing. Do this twice a day for 15 to 20 days for best results.

Balance Diet 

Although there are no specific foods that lighten your skin instantly, a balanced diet definitely helps by giving your skin a healthy glow. Drinking an optimum amount of water hydrates your skins and keeps it blemish free. Avoid excessive consumption of heavy and oily foods. 

Incorporate whole grains, legumes, fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. Drink at least 4-5 liters of water everyday. The water washes toxins from the body.