HYPERPIGMENTATION- How to remove full body hyperpigmentation ?

 ( HYPERPIGMENTATION)Skin pigmentation is usually harmless. However, you may want to get rid of skin pigmentation or dark spots that may appear in your face, neck, and hands. What causes these spots, and are there any home remedies to cure them? Here is an article to tell you all about this skin condition, ways to get rid of them using natural remedies at home, and also answer a few of the frequently asked questions regarding skin pigmentation. (1)

What Factors are Responsible for the Development of Hyperpigmentation?

Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition that plagues many of us. It is a benign condition that causes some areas of skin to become darker than the surrounding skin.(2) Some of the factors that may cause this are:

Excess of melanin production is the main reason behind hyperpigmentation in the skin.
An excess of UVA and UVB exposure can lead to an increase in melanin production.
Chemotherapy can also cause this skin condition. Therefore, some people who have cancer and are undergoing chemotherapy may suffer from hyperpigmentation in their skin as a side-effect. (3)
Skin scars, acne marks, skin blemishes all may cause hyperpigmentation.
Due to genes, people with a family history of hyperpigmentation may also suffer from it.
Hormonal changes, especially during pregnancy or menopause makes people prone to hyperpigmentation. (4)

Homemade Body Scrubs For hyperpigmentation Skin

1. Coffee And Sugar Body Scrub For Glowing Skin

You Will Need

• ¼ cup ground coffee
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 vitamin E capsules

Prep Time

2 minutes

Treatment Time

10 minutes

Method

1. Combine all the ingredients until you get a coarse paste.
2. Cleanse your skin and apply this paste onto it.

3. Use your fingers to gently massage the mixture, in circular motions, on your skin.
   Take 5-10 minutes to gently massage and exfoliate your body, spending 1-2 minutes on each part.
   Wash the mixture off your body using a hydrating body scrub and lukewarm water.
   How Often?
   2-3 times a week

   How It Works
   This is one of the best scrubs you could use for your skin. Coffee is rich in antioxidants, while the sugar in this mixture works as an exfoliator that helps get rid of dead skin ,The olive oil in this scrub penetrates deep into your skin, hydrating it and keeping it healthy. (5)

2. Sea Salt Body Scrub For Glowing Skin

You Will Need

• 1 cup sea salt
• ½ cup olive oil
• 5-15 drops of an essential oil of your choice

Prep Time

5 minutes

Treatment Time

15 minutes

Method

1. Combine all the ingredients until you get a coarse paste.
2. Cleanse your skin and apply this paste onto it.

1. Use your fingers to gently massage the mixture, in circular motions, on your skin.
2. Take 5-10 minutes to gently massage and exfoliate your body, spending 1-2 minutes on each part.
3. Wash the mixture off your body using a hydrating body scrub and lukewarm water.

How Often?

Once a week for dry skin, twice a week for normal skin, and thrice a week if you have oily skin. (6)

How It Works

Sea salt is rich in minerals and exfoliating agents that help keep your skin looking young and healthy. It helps improve blood circulation while also reducing issues such as scarring. (7)

3.Coconut Oil Body Scrub For Glowing Skin

You Will Need

• ¼ – ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup coconut oil

Prep Time

2 minutes

Treatment Time

15 minutes

Method

1. Combine the ingredients until you get a coarse paste. Do not heat the oil as this might cause the sugar to melt.
2. Cleanse your skin and apply this paste onto it.
3. 1. Use your fingers to gently massage the mixture, in circular motions, on your skin.
   2. Take 5-10 minutes to gently massage and exfoliate your body, spending 1-2 minutes on each part.
   3. Wash the mixture off using a hydrating body scrub and lukewarm water.

   How Often?

   2-3 times a week

   How It Works

   This scrub is not only an excellent exfoliating agent, but it also helps cleanse your face, remove makeup, and moisturize . (8) Coconut oil also has antibacterial and antifungal properties. It is a super budget-friendly and easy-to-prepare treatment that will leave your skin feeling like that of a goddess. (9)

Pigmentation Home Remedies

Lemon Juice and Honey

Lemon acts as a natural bleach and effectively lightens skin pigmentation whereas honey moisturises the skin and makes it supple. (10)

What You Will Need?

Honey – 2 tbsp.
Lemon juice – 2 tbsp.
Time Taken

Preparation time – 2 minutes
Treatment time – 15-20 minutes

How to Use

Apply the lemon and honey mask on the affected area.
Soak a towel in lukewarm water. Wring out the excess water and cover your body with it for 15 – 20 minutes.
Once that is done, wash it off with lukewarm water. (11)
Do this treatment once a week for several months or until you don’t see good result.

Aloe Vera and Honey

Aloe vera has mucilaginous polysaccharides which work very well to cure hyperpigmentation. It is useful in removing dead skin cells and replenishes the skin with new skin cells. (12)

What You Will Need?

Aloe Vera pulp – 2-3 tbsp.
Honey – 1 tbsp.
Time Taken

Preparation time – 15 minutes
Treatment time – 25-30 minutes

How to Use

Apply the mask to the areas that are affected by pigmentation.
Leave it on the skin for 20 minutes or until it dries up completely.
Once the aloe vera mask is dry, wash it off with lukewarm water.
You must apply this mask once daily for 2-3 weeks. Then use it once every alternative day for better results.(13)

Orange Peel Pack

Orange peel contains citric acid which is an excellent bleaching agent. This when added to Multani mitti, lemon juice, honey and milk, becomes an excellent cure for pigmented skin, dark spots and skin blemishes. (14)

What You Will Need?

Dried up orange peel powder – 1 tbsp.
Honey – 1 Tsp.
Multani mitti – 1 tbsp.
Lemon juice – 1 tsp.
Water – enough to make a smooth paste.
Time Taken

Preparation time – 5-10 minutes
Treatment time – 25-30 minutes

How to Use

Apply the pack on the pigmented areas and let it dry.
Once dry, using your fingers and a little water, massage the skin with the pack in a circular motion for 2 minutes.
Then wash it off with lukewarm water.
Apply this pack and follow the procedure 3-4 times a week regularly to exfoliate dead skin cells and regenerate new skin cells. (15)

Sandalwood Pack

Sandalwood has always been known as a complexion enhancer. It is anti-tanning, anti-ageing and exfoliates the skin of dead cells to give way to new cell regeneration. (16)

What You Will Need?

Sandalwood powder – 2-3 tbsp.
Turmeric powder – 1 tsp.
Milk – Enough to make a smooth paste.
Time Taken

Preparation time – 2 minutes
Treatment time – 20-30 minutes

How to Use

Mix all the ingredients and apply the sandalwood mixture on the pigmentation.
Let it dry for 20-25 minutes.
Once dry, wash your body properly with lukewarm water.
The remedy should be done daily to get rid of pigmentation and to prevent it from appearing on your skin again. (17)

Additional Tips to Reduce Hyperpigmentation at Home

Apart from the above home remedies, you may try and reduce hyperpigmentation by the following methods:

Avoid overexposing yourself to the UV rays of the sun. In case you go out, apply a sunscreen with a minimum of 30 SPF and re-apply it every 3 hours.
Following a proper skin care routine is a must. Every night before going to bed, make sure you clean your face of all the makeup and dirt. Then apply a night cream. Time to time, you should also exfoliate your skin to get rid of dead cells.
Other than other home remedies for skin darkening, drinking at least 7-8 glasses of water daily to get rid of toxins from the body and avoiding too oily food if you want to have a blemish free skin, is mandatory. Eat dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale, which are rich in Vitamin A. This is essential to maintain good skin health.

FAQs

Although skin pigmentation is not harmful, it makes a person conscious and as a result, brings down the person’s self-esteem. Therefore, people always have a lot of questions regarding the skin condition. Here are a few questions that we answer.

1. What Foods Help Skin Pigmentation?

Oily food is a definite no-no. Including green leafy vegetables and lots of fruits in your diet is a sure way to reduce and prevent skin pigmentation.

2. Does Exercise Reduce Pigmentation?

Exercise reduces stress which is one of the causes of skin pigmentation. Moreover, when you exercise, the blood flow increases and nourishes skin cells. It also takes away waste and the free radicals which are instrumental in damaging skin cells. Thus, skin pigmentation can be reduced by regular exercise.

Although skin pigmentation does not cause any harm to the body, some people may find it undesirable and wish to have an even skin tone. Follow the above-given home remedies religiously and with patience to get rid of unwanted skin pigmentation. You will not have to worry about skin pigmentation again!

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