Lemon juice for Hyper Pigmentation

Lemon juice for Hyper Pigmentation

Uneven coloration of the skin and appearance of colored spots freckles on it is called pigmentation. Melanin is a brown colored pigmentation which is responsible for providing color to the skin. UV exposure tends to increase the melanin production in our body. These are also many environmental factor which cause increase or decrease in melanin production. There are two types of pigmentation known so for . They are Hyper Pigmentation and Hypo pigmentation.

Hyper Pigmentation:- Any elevation in the production of melanin pigment is called Hyper pigmentation. This results in dark brown or black spots, freckles on the face and other areas of body. This condition is also known as melosme.

Hypo Pigmentation:- when the production of melanin reduces than the normal or required amounts this is called hypo pigmentation. In this case patches or spots lighter than the normal skin appear on the face and other parts of the body. This condition is also called vitilo.

Case of Hyper pigmentation:- There are many reasons for hyper pigmentation . Some of them are given below:-

1 – Heat: – Heat is the main environmental factor which causes hyper pigmentation.  An own exposure of heat disturbs the melanin producing cells causing dark spots, freckles. Any kind of radiation, may be Ultra Violet radiation or thermal radiation effects the melonocytes result in Hyper Pigmentation on face and other parts of body.

2- Disease: – There are some diseases which cause Hype pigmentation disease like Jaundice and Cyanosis cause discoloration of skin. Jaundice result in swing yellow hue to the skin which cyanosis makes the skin look blue.

3- Injury: – Any injury and wounds also result in hyper pigmentation.  Severe injury in any parts of the body results in marks or scans which remain for even. Sometimes these scans or spots become dark with passage of time. Sometimes this happens that wounds heal but still there is slight inflammation left. This inflammation portion can result in pigmentation in later stage.

4- Acne and pimples: – Some people have acne on their face. If these are touched frequently, they become permanent spots sometimes acne and healed, still spot remain behind. These spot or scans become dark with time.

5-Emotional disturbance: – Extreme emotional stress , tension also result in an imbalance in the production of melanin cells. This imbalance results in Hyper pigmentation.

Treatment of Hyper Pigmentation

These are many remedies available for treatment of Hyper Pigmentation. Laser treatment and bleaching creams can case Hyper Pigmentation. But laser treatment is very expensive and sometimes causes negative results. Bleaching creams contain certain harmful chemical which are dangers for the skin. Homemade remedies have been considered as the best for treating hyper pigmentation. They do not cause and side effect and we cheap and can be available in our kitchen.

Lemon Treatment: – Lemon is considered as the best home remedy for treating blemishes, dark spots and freckles. Lemon treatment is very effective because lemon is natural bleach.

1 Lemon and Honey: – Take a lemon cut it and squeeze out its juice now mix this juice with or 2 spoons of honey. Apply this mask on the face well. Rinse off with water after 20 minutes. This remedy should be avoided by those who have sensitive skin because lemon juice causes irritation the sensitive skin.

2 Lemon juice and turmeric powder: – Take a lemon out its juice mix about tea spoon of turmeric to it. Apply this mask on the dark spots and blemishes for about 15 minutes wash it off with water. This remedy must not be used after immediate response to the sun. One should use this pack at night to get the best results.

3 Cucumber and Lemon treatment: – there are many vegetables of summer which not only bring cooling effect but also reduce blemishes. One them is cucumber juice helpful in reducing skin pigmentation, fading freckles and blemishes. Cucumber slice bring cooling effect to the eyes and face. Take one tea spoon of cucumber juice, Add one tea spoon of each honey and lemon juice mix well. Apply this paste evenly on your face or on the blemishes lemon helps to fade and exfoliate the skin all the treatments should be done on the regular basis to get the positive results.

4 Direct treatment of Lemon:- Lemon juice or  lemon slices can be applied on the blemishes, dark spots or freckles. Soak a cotton ball in lemon juice and apply on the skin. One can also mix lemon juice with water to make it mild solution for sensitive skin. After applying keep the skin is such for several minute or half an hour. If the skin is rinsed off with water, it can cause dryness so moisturizer is needed to be applied a person using lemon treatment should apply sunscreen before coming out of the home because skin can become susceptible to sun damage.

5 Mask of lemon and other fruits:- To increase effectiveness of lemon on hyper pigmentation, it should be used with other fruits. They are some citrus fruits like lemon and grapefruit. Other fruits can also be included like Apples, raspberries to create natural melons treatments. They not only reduce blemishes and pigmentation but also lighter the skin as they consist of antioxidants and enzymes.

6 Lemon and Yogurt:- Take one lemon squeeze its juice add yogurt, almond oil, milk powder and oleo Vera in required quantities make face pack of all the products. Apply the mask on your face. This remedy is effective even for sensitive skin and one can keep the mask on the face for longer time. Honey almond oil, milk powder and oleo Vera hydrate and soothe the skin while use of yogurt to the skin cause bleaching effect.

7 Lemon and Papaya mask for sensitive skin:-  Lemon and papaya treatment is very effective not only in reducing hyper pigmentation but also wrinkles. Papaya is also effective in brightening the complexion because it contains an enzyme called pectin which makes the skin fairer. Take a papaya cut into two ….. Take one pack it masks it to makes paste of it. Now add a cup of yogurt, ¼ cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoon of honey. Use the mask on your face. Let the mask on your skin for 15 minutes till it soaks. Then rinse it off with lukewarm water. This remedy is very effective on sensitive skin because yogurt and package will not allow irritation. Yogurt works as a natural bleaching agent along with lemon , yogurt also spreads growing of new cells. Papaya works is reducing spots.

8 Lemon and apple mask:- This remedy is good for treatment of dark spots and wrinkles for using on the skin, take an apple, makes its piece in food processor. Now add 2 table spoon of fresh lemon. Apply the mask for 20 minutes. Rinse it off with warm water use this mask twice a week. Apple contain phlontin, this is a powerful anti oxidant vitamin C extracted from lemon and phloretin penetrates deep into the skin reducing and fading dark spots and blemishes. This is remedy is also effective in treating melanoma and other skin cancer.

9 Lemon and green tea:- Take ¼ cup of fresh lemon juice, a green tea bag and 1 cup of boiling water. Add lemon juice to the boiling water. Now put tea bag into the bowl. Remove the tea bag after 10 minutes. Apply the mixture on the face with cotton ball do not rinse. This is best for oily skin along with lemon masks a person should apply a good sunscreen looking on the face and other parts which are usually exposed to the UV rays of sun. Sunscreen of SPF 30 to SPF 50 can be used by the people suffering from Hyper Pigmentation because otherwise remedies will not effective.

Conclusion: – Hyper Pigmentation can be treated best by lemon juice. It contains vitamin C which reduces dark spots, uneven skin tone and brightens the skin.  Vitamin C helps neutralizes free radicals in the body and prevent damage to skin Lemons are naturally antiseptic. This prevents acne and infection. It also sloughs off dead skin cells and encourage cell turnover. It also promotes growth of new skin. Lemon can be used not only as a drink but also as a remedy. It is very available in the market as lemon juice or as fruits. It is very check and has almost no cost but very effective as a cooling reagent and lightens the dark spots and blemishes.