Simple Neck Care Tips

Skin Care

oi-Amrisha Sharma

By Amrisha Sharma

Wednesday, August 24, 2011, 14:36

Neck is often covered with dark patches and black spots especially on the nape of the neck which is more prone to darkening. Pigmentation, skin infection due to jewelry, dead cells on the skin surface, dirt and grime because of dust or pollution are primary causes behind dark neck. If the discoloration of face and neck skin tone is clearly visible due to poor care then it becomes very difficult to wear deep neck tops. Lets check out the neck care tips to reduce dark neck.

Neck care tips to reduce dark neck:

• Dark neck can be improved by cleansing and scrubbing with a soft plastic bristled nail brush. This takes out the dead skin and activated lymphatic glands. Occasional bleaches can also help clear out the skin discoloration.

• Always apply body lotion or face cream even on the neck to keep it smooth, soft and clean.

• Dip a towel in hot water and squeeze extra water. Rub the towel on the neck and scrub. This tip is to reduce dark patches from the neck and steam it at the same time. Repeat this method also reduces the discoloration and fat settled around the neck.

• Apply rice kanji water on the dark neck and keep t for 10-15 minutes. This is an effective measure to clear the neck from dark patches.

• Grind fenugreek (methi) leaves into a fine paste and extract its juice. Mix this juice with besan (gram flour) or powdered sprouts and apply on your neck. Leave it for 15 – 20 minutes and then rinse off.

• For neck care, daily before bath, apply some body lotion and massage the neck to clear it from dust and improve circulation. Add few drops of water into the lotion or else apply body oil.

• Mix vinegar with a coarse powder of wheat grains and apply this home remedy on the neck for about 15 minutes. Wash off to get a clear neck.

• Another home remedy for neck is to apply multani mitti (fuller earth) mixed with rose water on the neck regularly.

• A squeezed half lemon with sprinkled turmeric and table salt can be applied as a simple neck care tip to clear neck.

• Scrub is a home remedy for neck care. Scrub the neck with yogurt and wash off with milk and then water.

Try these simple neck care tips at home and keep the neck clean from dark patches and discoloration.