HOW TO REMOVE SKIN DARKNESS

                                   SKIN DARKNESS

Everyone want to have white and fair skin. Fair and glowing skin not only makes us attractive but it also boost our self confidence to stand fearless among the people. There are many people who are suffering from  skin darkness. They feel very uncomfortable with the people having fair skin and they also wish to have white & fair skin. There are many causes of skin darkness.

                   WHAT MAKES OUR SKIN DARKER

There is a skin pigment in our body called Melanin and it is responsible for the color of our skin. Melanin is produced by the special cells in the skin called as Melanocytes . Melanin is very important for our skin as it protects our skin from harmful ultraviolet light. In the people having lighter skin, melanin is less in number and in the people having darker skin, the melanin is more in number. More the number of melanin in our skin more darker will be our skin.



MAIN CAUSES OF SKIN DARKENING

                       SUN LIGHT
It is a very common cause of dark skin. More exposure to the sun increases the production of melanin in our skin so that it can protect our skin from harmful UV rays.

                                                 HEREDITY
It may be heredity. If the parents have dark skin then the children may also have dark skin. It is because of genes.

                       SKIN ALLERGY
Some people have sensitive skin and due to the use of cosmetics they feel irritation in the skin. It is because of alcoholic content in cosmetics.

                         DEFICIENCY
Due to deficiency in some vitamins and minerals one can have a darker skin. Our skin needs proper amount of vitamins and minerals to look healthy.


              HOME REMEDIES TO LIGHTEN THE SKIN

• Grate a potato in a bowl and squeeze it with hands. Now collect its juice in a bowl and apply it on your face with hands. Leave it till it dries and rinse off your face

• You can also cut a slice of potato and rub it on your face for few minutes. After that rinse off your face with water.

• Take a handful of mint leaves in a bowl and grind it. Now add 2-3 drops of lemon juice and apply it on your face. Leave it on your face for 15-20 minutes and then rinse off.

• Apply tomato juice on your face and rinse off your face with water after 15-20 minutes.

• Mix 1 tbsp glycerin and 2-3 drops of lime juice. Apply it on your face and leave it overnight. Next morning rinse off your face. It is preferred to be used at night. It is very effective for lightning the skin.

• Take 2 tbsp of milk in a bowl and add ½  tbsp of turmeric powder. Now use it on your face and leave it for ½ an hour. After that rinse off.

• Take 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp almond powder. Mix it well and apply it on your face. Then rinse off your face.

                                                             

1)- Drink plenty of water and eat fresh fruits.

2)- Always take umbrella with you.

3)- Use good quality non-greasy sunscreen lotion.

4)- Try to wear full sleeve clothes.

5)- Dip a cotton in rose water and rub it on your face gently. Use it regularly after returning from market. It helps in refreshing your skin.