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20 Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Pregnancy Skin Pigmentation

By Padmapreetham Mahalingam

During pregnancy it is very common to have dark circles and chapped lips. However on the brighter side, these pregnancy- induced skin problems are never enduring and will resolve within a couple of months after delivery. But there is a relief as there are few home remedies for pregnancy skin pigmentation. It is also common for some women to develop spotted areas of darkened skin called cholasma (or the mask of pregnancy). However you will be more likely to get such skin problems, if it runs in your family. It is better to be aware of your family history than get disappointed later.

16 EFFECTIVE HOME REMEDIES FOR SKIN PIGMENTATION

On the flip side, during pregnancy you cannot opt for any beauty treatments to offset them. Often home remedies for pregnancy skin pigmentation,are enough to resolve this problem as there are great remedies to treat most skin related ailments. Here are some of the home remedies for pregnancy pigmentation.

Lemon Juice And Turmeric

Lemon Juice And Turmeric

Here's one of the best home remedies for post pregnancy pigmentation. Place 1tbsp of lemon juice in a bowl and then add a pinch of turmeric to it. Try to mix it thoroughly and apply it to the affected areas of your skin. Make sure to leave it on your skin for 15 minutes. Later wash your face off with cold water.

Almond With Saffron

Almond With Saffron

This is the best remedies for pregnancy skin pigmentation. Take almond and try to grind it with few stems of saffron and then mix the ingredient together in a bowl. Add milk to this mixture and then try applying it on your skin spots. Allow the ingredient to dry up before you wash off completely.

Yogurt

Yogurt

Yogurt is the best home remedy for post pregnancy pigmentation as they have the essential properties to eliminate the dark spots that occur in your face. You can apply yogurt directly on to the dark skin patches. Allow it dry for 20 minutes. Later wash your face off with cold water.

Papaya Leaf Powder

Papaya Leaf Powder

If you have time try to make a face pack using papaya leaf powder. Next add aloe vera, dried rose powder, turmeric powder, and multani mitti in a bowl containing milk. Try to mix well all these ingredients and later apply it on the affected area.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera

The pure aloe vera has the power to cure all skin ailments. It is a powerful astringent that can be applied to affected spots.

Tomato And Oatmeal

Tomato And Oatmeal

Tomato has the bleaching properties to lighten skin patches. On the other hand oatmeal is a good exfoliating agent and together with tomato it provides nutrients to the skin. Make a mask using ½ tbsp tomato juice, 2 tbsp oatmeal and then add yogurt to the mixture. Later apply this effective mask for skin pigmentation.

Natural Oil With Turmeric

Natural Oil With Turmeric

Turmeric can help the skin to return to its normal shade faster after any skin problems. For a long lasting treatment mix turmeric with natural oils (castor oil, olive oil, coconut oil or grape seed oil). On the other hand try to mix the ingredients well in a container. Next apply this mask on the affected areas. Allow it to last for 30 minutes. Later wash your face off with lukewarm water.

Red Onion

Red Onion

This is one of the best home remedies for pregnancy pigmentation, freckles and dark spots. Slice up an onion and make sure to rub it directly on the affected area for better results.

Cucumber

Cucumber

If you find skin pigmentation such as freckles and scars during pregnancy then the best remedy to erase the skin tan and pigmentation is to use cucumber juice on the affected areas.

Tender Coconut

Tender Coconut

Tender coconut has the magical power to lighten any kind of skin pigmentation. Try to apply coconut water on the skin patches or blemishes with the help of a cotton pad. Allow it dry on the skin for 20 minutes. Later wash your face off with lukewarm water.

Milk And Honey

Milk And Honey

If you want to make your tired skin feel fresh you can apply milk and honey together on you face for faster results. It also helps reducing pregnancy pigmentation.

Sandalwood Powder With Cucumber Juice

Sandalwood Powder With Cucumber Juice

Sandalwood powder has healing properties and using it regularly cures skin problems. You can mix this powder with tomato or cucumber juice to reduce skin discoloration. Make sure to apply this mixture on the face for 30 minutes.

Honey And Almond

Honey And Almond

Firstly blend almond powder with 2 tsp of honey in a bowl. Later add lemon juice into it. Make sure to apply it on the affected areas for 20 minutes and later rinse your face off with lukewarm water. Try this home remedy for post pregnancy blemishes.

Egg White

Egg White

Using Egg white regularly can cool your burned skin. Try to mix 1 egg white with six mint leaves and then beat until it gets frothy. Then add ½ tbsp of crushed cucumber to the mixture and then blend until it becomes a smooth paste. Apply this mask for 15 minutes and then wash off.

Orange Peel

Orange Peel

First of all mix dried orange peel powder with cold milk and then add honey to it. Make sure to apply this smooth paste mask to get rid of any skin pigmentation and patches.

Watermelon

Watermelon

It is better to apply chunks of watermelon on your face thrice a day to remove the pigmentation or pimple blemishes. Use this home remedies to clear pregnancy skin pigmentation.

Mashed Avocados

Mashed Avocados

You can apply mashed avocados on the pigmented areas of your face regularly to make your skin look flawless.

Potato

Potato

Potato juice can do wonders on your pigmented skin if you use it regularly. Apply it on the affected areas to lighten the skin.

Guava And Banana

Guava And Banana

Guava and banana together can lighten the blemishes in your skin. Make sure to use a blender to mash guava and banana together. Apply the mixture on the affect areas of your skin for a solid 20 minutes. Later wash you face off with lukewarm water. This is one of the home remedies for post pregnancy.

White Vinegar

White Vinegar

Vinegar also helps in lightening any skin discoloration or pigmentation and can make it look bright and clear.

Story first published: Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 18:04 [IST]
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