Homemade face masks for pigmentation: There are multiple causes of pigmentation on face. Pigmentation is referred to as the uneven skin tone, discoloration or patchiness that is visible on your face. It could be caused by frequent exposure to the sun or it can be a sign of aging as well. Sometimes it is a cause of deficiency of certain vital vitamins in your diet.
However, it could be cured at home using any of these face masks on a daily purpose:
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Honey, Lemon, yogurt, and turmeric mask:
This is a very effective face mask to combat discoloration of the skin. Lemon helps in removing tan while honey makes the skin smooth. Yogurt and turmeric enhance the natural skin tone of your face.
Ingredients:
- Honey
- Lemon juice
- Yogurt
- Turmeric powder
How to prepare?
Take 1 tbs of honey, 2 tbs of lemon juice, 1tbs of yogurt and half tbs of turmeric powder. Mix the ingredients to make a thick and smooth paste.
Application:
Apply the paste of the face and neck for 15-20 minutes and then Rinse it off with water. If your skin feels dry after using this mask, use a mild moisturizer or coconut oil. You can use this mask weekly or on alternate days for the desired results
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Honey, Lemon, and Baking soda mask
Baking soda is alkaline in nature and is not harsh on the skin. It has a bleaching property similar to lemon. Thus this face pack helps in removing dark patches and makes your skin bright.
Ingredients
- Honey
- lemon juice
- baking soda
how to prepare?
Take 2 tbs od honey, 1 tbs of lemon and half tbs of baking soda. Mix the ingredients until the particles of baking soda have been dissolved. Then take the mask and apply it on discolored areas, wait for it to dry and then remove it after 30 minutes with lukewarm water. Use this face mask weekly and results would be visible within a month.
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Sandalwood and rose water mask
Sandalwood is a blood purifier that helps in reducing pigmentation and uneven skin tone. Rose water cleanses the face at makes it feel fresh.
Ingredients:
- sandalwood powder
- rose water
How to prepare?
Mix sandalwood powder with rose water to make a thick paste. Apply the paste on the affected areas until the paste dries then rinse it off with water. Use a mild moisturizer or coconut oil after washing it off. Use thus mask daily for best results.
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Apple cider vinegar and water
This is the simplest face mask to use. Apple cider vinegar has astringent properties that help in restoring the natural color of the skin.
Ingredients:
- apple cider vinegar
- water
How to prepare?
Mix Apple cider vinegar with few drops of water. Apply this thin watery mask on your face with the help of cotton balls, and let it dry. Wash your face after 30 minutes. You can also use apple cider vinegar in your bath water as well. Or simply apply it on your face without adding water to it. This mask could be used on alternate days.
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Tomato mask
Tomatoes are best for lightening the color of the skin and removing tanning by neutralizing the effect of harmful UV rays which causes pigmentation.
Ingredients:
- Tomatoes
How to prepare?
Blend a tomato in a blender, apply the paste on the face and let it dry. Wash it off after 20 minutes. Use this mask daily to get the desired results.
Apart from these face mask you could use aloe vera gel on daily basis it helps your skin in various ways- it prevents pimples and acne, it lightens the dark spots, makes the skin tone even, and makes the skin glow.
Same is with multani mitti, it could be made into a thick mask by adding lemon or rose water. It also removes tanning and makes the skin bright. And it totally natural.