A common skin condition that affects many people is skin hyperpigmentation, which is
also known as melasma.
Melasma affects an estimated six million people in the United States, according to the American
Academy of Dermatology.
It affects more women than men.
Melasma affects the natural color of your skin and causes your skin to form brown patches
on your face.
The main reason for this is an increased production of melanin in your skin cells.
This is usually due to an over-exposure to the sun.
There are also other things that contribute to this, as well.
These factors can include hormonal changes in the body, excessive stress, toxins within
the body, thyroid issues and using birth control pills.
Melasma can often be mistaken for freckles or age spots on the skin.
However, brown spots that are caused by melasma are usually larger, darker and are of an irregular
shape.
Brown spots on the face can also cause a beauty concern for many people.
There are over-the-counter medication and treatment options available in your local
market.
However, before turning to these solutions, keep in mind that they may have negative side
effects.
Luckily, there are some at-home treatments that can also help right inside of your kitchen
cupboards, spice cabinets and refrigerator.
These all-natural products can help to restore your natural skin color without any harmful
side effects.
Here are the top ten home remedies for melasma:
1.
Lemon Juice
Lemon juice can naturally lighten your skin, kill germs and clean your pores.
Lemon juice is extremely acidic and in turn helps to remove the outer layer of your skin.
Because of this, it removes a layer of the hyperpigmented skin.
Here’s how to do it:
- Extract the juice from one fresh lemon.
- Apply it on the affected areas and gently rub it around for one or two minutes.
- Leave it on for 20 minutes before rinsing it off with lukewarm water.
- Follow this remedy twice daily and you should see improvement within three weeks.
2.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is another extremely acid product.
It can also be a powerful bleaching ingredient that can help to remove your spots and make
your skin smooth and radiant.
Here’s what to do:
- Mix together equal amounts of apple cider vinegar and water.
- Apply this solution on the melasma spots and allow it to air dry.
- Rinse it off with lukewarm water and pat dry the skin gently.
- Follow this remedy once daily.
3.
Turmeric
Turmeric is a spice that can help your skin’s level of melanin and fight melasma.
The main ingredient in turmeric is called curcumin, which is an antioxidant and also
lightens the skin.
Here’s how:
- Mix 5 tablespoons of turmeric powder with 10 tablespoons of milk to make a paste.
(It is best to use whole milk, as whole milk has lactic acid and calcium in it.
Both help to get rid of dead skin and make your skin soft.)
- Add one tablespoon of gram flour to thicken the mixture.
- Apply this paste evenly on the affected area.
- Allow 20 minutes to dry.
- Rinse with warm water and pat dry with a clean towel.
To see the best results from this mixture, use this treatment on a daily basis.
4.
Onion Juice
Another way to restore the natural color to your skin is to use the juice from an onion.
Onion juice contains sulfur compounds.
These compounds can fade dark spots on your skin.
Onion juice can also give your skin necessary nutrients.
How to use an onion to feed your skin the best nutrients:
- Finely chop two to three onions.
- Place in a cheesecloth and squeeze to extract the juice.
- Measure the onion juice and mix it with an equal amount of apple cider vinegar.
- Apply the mixture onto the desired area with a cotton ball.
- Leave for 20 minutes.
- Wash with warm water.
Continue this treatment twice per day for several weeks in order to see the best results.
5.
Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe Vera gel can also help hyperpigmentation and bring your skin back to it’s natural
color.
This is because Aloe Vera contains something called mucilaginous polysaccharides.
Aloe Vera can remove any damaged or dead skin cells and helps your body to make new skin.
How it works:
- Cut open an Aloe Vera leaf and extract the fresh gel.
- Apply the gel thoroughly on the affected area and gently massage for one or two minutes.
- Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Wash with lukewarm water.
Use this method twice per day for several weeks in order to restore your natural skin
color.
6.
Oatmeal
Another natural ingredient found in your pantry is oatmeal.
The course nature of oatmeal enables it to be a natural exfoliator that removes dead
skin and brown spots, revealing a healthy, bright glow to your skin.
How to make your oatmeal exfoliant:
- Mix together two tablespoons of oatmeal powder, two tablespoons of milk and one tablespoon
of honey.
- Apply it on the affected area.
- Wait 20 minutes and use water to rub off the mixture.
- Pat your face dry with a clean towel.
Repeat two or three times per week for one month in order to repair your skin.
7.
Almonds
Almonds are another product that are found in your kitchen which can help your skin.
Almonds are high in protein, which can help your skin to become lighter.
Almonds also contain Vitamin E, which provides nutrients to your skin and restores your natural
color.
How to do it:
- Mix one teaspoon of powdered almonds with enough honey to make a thick paste.
- Gently rub the paste onto the affected skin and leave it on for 30 minutes.
- Rinse with lukewarm water and pat your face dry.
Repeat this method three or four times per week until you see some improvement.
Another method is:
- Grind five soaked almonds with enough milk to make a fine paste.
- Add one teaspoon of honey to it and mix well.
- Apply the paste on the affected skin before going to sleep.
- Leave overnight and wash off with cold water the next morning.
It is recommended to use this method daily for approximately two weeks.
8.
Horseradish
Another fine ingredient that is helpful in treatment melasma is horseradish, because
of its ability to bleach your skin.
Horseradish can remove any kind of skin discoloration, which includes melasma.
How to do it:
Horseradish is another traditional treatment for melasma.
The bleaching property of horseradish will bleach out any kind of discoloration of the
skin, including melasma.
- Cut horseradish into slices and rub it directly on the affected skin.
- Allow the juice of the horseradish to dry on its own.
- Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Repeat this treatment once per week until the discoloration and brown patches fade away.
Another method:
- Mix two tablespoons of horseradish powder in one cup of sour cream.
- Apply it on your skin and leave it on for 30 minutes.
- Wash your face with lukewarm water.
Repeat this method once per week until your skin is restored and you are happy with your
results.
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