Know about these home remedies to treat dark skin pathces

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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : February 3, 2019, 3:28 PM

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Dark skin patches can occur due to various reasons like exposure to bright sunlight, air pollution, hormonal fluctuations or ageing. All these signs make your skin looks unhealthy and you opt for cosmetic treatment which is usually not recommended by any skin experts, except for a few extreme cases. According to a study published in Society of Dermatology SkinCare Specialists (SDSS), 88 per cent of women do not know about the right skin care products their skin type. However, it is not only cosmetic treatment that can help you tackle dark skin patches, there are various home remedies that can also help with this skin problem. Here are some of the home remedies that can help you to deal with darkened skin.

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Lemon juice: Lemon juice contains ascorbic acid and vitamin C which acts as an antioxidant and helps you to lighten your colour of the skin. It is one of the safest bleaching agents, that can do wonders for your darkened skin. Either apply lemon juice using a cotton ball or directly rub lemon over the affected area of your skin and then rinse with water. However, ensure you are not exposing your skin to direct sunlight, as it can make your colour more dark. Also Read - Women face sharper cognitive decline from hypertension, diabetes, hearing loss and obesity than men, researchers find

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Oranges: Much like lemon, orange too contains bleaching characteristics which can be used to lighten your skin tone. Mix turmeric powder in two tablespoons of orange juice and apply the mixture on your skin before going to the bed and wash it off the morning for better results.

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Yoghurt

Yogurt: Yogurt is made out of milk, which is why it contains lactic acid carrying bleaching properties that can be useful to enhance your skin tone. Even Ayurveda recommends that consistent application of buttermilk on the affected skin part can help you to keep your skin cool and fresh. Form a mixture using few drops of lemon juice and one spoon of oatmeal, apply the mixture on darkened skin and wash it off after 15-20 minutes.

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