There are many reasons for hyperpigmentation of the skin but the most common are exposure to the sun, trauma or aging and pregnancy. But what actually is hyperpigmentation? It is a skin disorder caused by increased amount of melanin in the skin cells which results with dark and most often brown areas on the skin.
The factors leading to this skin disorder are divided in two main groups:
- External causes which come from the environment, for example exposure to the sun or some chemical compounds like betoxol, minocyline.
- Internal causes are the once that are inborn. It is believed that people with darker skin are more likely to be affected by this skin disorder.
Most often this spots appear on the face and the hands but sometimes they can also appear on some other areas of the skin in the case when the skin is exposed on the sun. The thing is that the ultraviolet rays of the sun damage the melanin in the skin and cause its accumulation so the skin gets permanently darker.
This also happens after some traumas of the skin, such as scars and surgery. Although the issue that caused the problem is no longer present the dark spot remains.
The hyperpigmetation of the skin that occurs during the pregnancy is widely known as Melasma, but sometimes Melasma can appear at man so pregnancy is not the only factor. The dark spots of Melasma appear on cheeks and nose and that is the reason why people sometimes refer to it as a mask of pregnancy. The positive thing about this particular skin disorder is that it disappears on its own after pregnancy. In the following text you can find a recipe of remedy that can help you deal with hyperpigmentation.
Recipe for a natural cure for hyperpigmentation:
For this you will need only two ingredients: 1 teaspoon turmeric powder and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Mix these ingredients well and apply the mixture on the affected area of the skin. Leave it sit like that for about 15 minutes or until it gets dry. In the end rinse the area with cold water. Avoid exposing your skin to sunlight after this treatment, and the best timing for this procedure is before taking shower.
Do this one or two times a day, and you will notice the improvement of your skin.
Note! If your skin is too sensitive you can add some water to the lemon juice or substitute it with milk.
This remedy comes from the Indian science of healing and it is really effective. The power of the remedy is in its ingredients. While the first one or the lemon juice makes the skin peel the second one or turmeric makes the skin lighter, and its anti-inflammatory properties make the skin glow.
If you are affected by this skin disorder, don’t waste your time. Try it out!
