Fade Away: Guide to Removing Pigmentation from Your Face

According to research, apple vinegar contains acetic acid, which plays an important role in removing darkness from the face. The method of applying it on the face is as follows -

• Take equal amounts of apple cider vinegar and water and mix them in a container.
• Then apply it on the dark patches on the face and leave it for 2 to 3 minutes.
• After this, this mixture has to be removed from the face with the help of lukewarm water.
• To get the desired results, it is recommended to apply this mixture on the face twice a day.

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Aloe vera contains a natural depigmenting compound called aloin, which helps in removing darkness from the face. According to research, it works effectively as a non-toxic hyperpigmentation remedy. The method of using it is explained below -

• Cut a fresh aloe vera leaf and peel it.
• Now apply its pulp on the entire face. Just be careful that it does not get into the eyes.
• Leave it for some time and when it dries, wash the face with fresh water.
• It is advised to apply it on the face daily until the blackness of the face goes away.

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Red onion is also called Allium cepa, which is the main ingredient of commercially available creams to remove dark spots on the face. Research says that dried peels of red onion have the property of removing darkness from the face. Therefore, to remove darkness from the face, it is advisable to apply creams which contain Allium Cepa as the main ingredient.

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According to research, green tea extract has depigmenting properties, which is capable of removing darkness from the face. Green tea extract can be purchased and applied on the face as per the instructions to remove darkness from the face. To remove darkness from the face, it is also advised to apply green tea bag directly on the face, which is as follows -

• One has to steep a green tea bag in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes.
• After this, take out the green tea bag from the water and let it cool.
• Then this tea bag has to be placed on the black patches of the face.
• It is said to do this twice a day until the results come.

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According to research, if black tea extract is applied on the face twice a day, 6 days per week for 4 weeks, it removes the darkness of the face. Black tea extract can be applied on the face like this -

• Add 1 teaspoon black tea leaves in 1 cup boiling water.
• After boiling for 2 hours the water has to be filtered.
• When the water cools down, dip a cotton ball in it and apply it on those parts of the face where there is blackness.
• Doing this twice a day can clear the blackness of the face.

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Liquorice extract contains active ingredients that have the ability to reduce melasma and hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure. Liquorice extract is also found in many topical creams, which can be easily purchased. Applying it as per the directions mentioned on the packaging helps in removing darkness from the face.

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Milk and buttermilk have properties to reduce facial darkness. Actually, lactic acid properties are found in all of them, which is responsible for this change. To remove blackness from the face, milk can be used in this way

• The cotton ball has to be dipped in milk.
• To remove blackness from the face, rub it on the face twice a day.
• After drying, clean the face with fresh water.
• It is advisable to do this daily until the results come.

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According to research published in the British Journal of Dermatology, lycopene is found in rich quantities in tomato paste, which is effective in removing darkness from the face. By grinding the tomato, its paste can be applied directly on those parts of the face where there is darkness. Once the paste dries, it should be washed with clean water.

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Research says that orchid extract is considered as effective as vitamin C for hyperpigmentation. Constantly applying orchid extract on the face helps in removing the darkness of the face. Masks, creams and scrubs containing orchid extract are available in the market, which should be used as per the instructions for best results.

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Face packs made from lentils have been used for years as a way to remove blackness from the face. Actually, antioxidants are found in abundance in lentils, which are good for the skin. The method of making masoor dal face mask at home is explained below -

• Leave about 50 grams of masoor dal to soak overnight in a bowl of water.
• Next morning, a blender or food processor can be used to make a fine paste.
• Apply this paste thoroughly on the face and leave it for 20 minutes.
• After this, wash the face with cold water and pat it dry with the help of a towel.

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