Skin pigmentation is also known as skin discolouration or hyper pigmentation and it is mainly caused due to over production of melanin. The main cause of over production of melanin can be hormonal changes, pregnancy, medications, over exposure to sun. It is important to treat this or else it can really look bad. You would find it embarrassing when you have such pigmentation spots on your cheeks, forehead etc. The patch can be big or small but it truly looks bad. Some people do not want to take medications for this as it is not life threatening. It simply does not look good. Thus, you can try simple home remedies like fruits and vegetables.
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Fruits and veggies lightening paste for skin pigmentation
Banana milk paste:
You can take one ripe banana and add some drops of milk into same and then crush the same. Make it into paste like consistency and apply it on the affected area. You should keep it as it is for around 30 minutes and after that wash it off with normal water or a bit warm water. If you repeat this remedy for around 10 days, you might see some difference. This will really work on the small patch of skin pigmentation problem. Both banana and milk work in perfect way as banana has lots of nutrients and milk has lactic acid which can reduce pigmentation.
Banana honey paste:
You should take one ripe banana and add bets quality raw honey into it. Create the paste and apply on the affected area. This will help you reduce skin pigmentation problem.
Slice of potato:
Potato slice when applied on the affected area can really give benefit in the skin condition. You can rub the slice on the affected area or you can take juice out of it and then apply it on the pigmented skin.
Mixture of lemon juice and almond oil:
You should take juice out of one lemon and then add some drops of almond oil into the same. Applying this mixture daily for around 15 days can really make the skin tone better. Many people who try such natural remedies for skin pigmentation have got some benefit. Thus there is simply no harm in trying such things.
Grated cucumber and milk powder:
You should take one fresh cucumber and then grate it. Add one spoonful of milk powder into it and then make it a paste like thing. Apply this paste on the pigmented area and repeat this therapy twice a week for a few days. You should apply the mixture on the skin and then keep it as it is for 15 minutes. After that you can wash with cold water. This will reduce the skin discolouration and would lighten the skin up.
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There will be no harm in trying the above mentioned natural home remedies for skin pigmentation. Fruits and vegetables are always enriching and they do give benefit to your skin in some or the other way.