Melasma is also known as the “mask of pregnancy” is the other name for pigmentation. Melasma is a skin condition due to sun exposure. It is a common skin condition among women but men can also get it. Brown or blue-gray patches appear on the skin when a person is prone to melasma. Most people get skin discoloration on their forehead, their cheeks, nose, and on their upper lips.
Melasma may be accompanied by skin irritation, itching, burning and bleeding. According to studies, about 30% of pregnant women experience melasma. In many cases, this skin issue disappears after delivery; however, in some cases, they persist.
What Causes Melasma?
The cause behind this disorder is the hormonal changes that occur in the body. During pregnancy, there is an increase in the level of estrogen hormone which causes the blood vessels to expand and increase the melanin production. This leads to an increased amount of melanocytes produced within the epidermis. Birth control pills can also hormonal imbalance and they can also be a reason for melasma.
There are many remedies to get rid of melasma. In this article, we share some effective melasma treatment at home.
NOTE: Always consult your physician before trying these remedies and do a patch test before applying any of the following on your skin.
Remedy # 1 – Lemon Juice For Melasma
How To Use It?
- Take 1tbs of lemon juice and apply it to the affected area of your face.
- Gently rub it on the discolored skin for 1 or 2 minutes.
- After that leave it for 20 minutes before rinsing it off.
- After 20 minutes wash your face with Luke’s warm water.
Benefits Of Lemon Juice:
Lemon is a great source of vitamin C. The excessive use is of vitamin C very helpful to control melasma. When you apply lemon juice to your skin then it cleans your skin’s open pores and kills all germs. This lemon juice removes the outer layer of your skin so it removes the melasma skin. Repeat this remedy two times daily for three weeks.
However, acidity from lemons can cause irritation to your skin so be careful of your skin type. Do a patch test and then apply if it is safe to be applied to your skin.
Remedy # 2 – Apple Cider Vinegar
The most popular and effective vinegar is apple cider vinegar. The apple cider vinegar has extremely acidic. It is most helpful to remove dark spots from your skin and clean up your skin’s open pores. This vinegar makes your skin clean, smooth, and radiant.
Ingredients
- Water
- Apple cider vinegar
Procedure
- Take a bowl and add 1tbs of water to it.
- Now add apple cider vinegar with the same amount of water 1tbs.
How To Use It
- Apply this mixture to the affected area of your skin which is prone to melasma.
- Now leave it on to air dry for some minutes.
- Now wash your face with lukewarm water and dry your face.
- Apply this mixture twice or thrice daily or use just one time a day.
- You will get a better result after 2 weeks.
Remedy #3 – Turmeric For Melasma
Turmeric is most effective for all skin diseases. It helps to get rid of skin acne, and white and blackheads, clean open pores and are especially used to remove dark spots like melasma. Turmeric cures your skin from pigmentation which is also called Melasma. The properties of active ingredients in turmeric are very helpful to lighten dark skin and spots. It helps to lower excess melanin production. Using turmeric is the fastest way to get rid of melasma.
Procedure
- Take a clean dry bowl.
- Add 5tbs of turmeric powder and 10tbs of milk.
- Mix it well and make a soft and thick paste. (Milk has more quantity of calcium and lactic acid in it to cure your dead skin cells.)
- Now add 1tbs of gram flour to make the thick paste.
- Mix it well and apply to your skin and leave it for 20 minutes.
- When you feel that your face dries then wet your face with lukewarm water.
- Now rub your face gently in a circular motion for 2 or 3 minutes.
- After this, you wash your face with lukewarm water and dry it softly with a towel.
Remedy #4 – Onion Juice For Melasma
Without onion the treatment of melasma is incomplete. Onion contains sulfur which helps to get rid of melasma and remove the dark skin areas on your face.
Procedure
- Take two or three onions.
- Peel it off and chop these onions.
- Turn these onions into a soft paste.
- Now place it into a cheesecloth and extract the juice.
- Now take a bowl and add 1tbs of onion juice to it.
- Include 1tbs of apple cider vinegar in it.
- Now mix both well and apply on problem areas of your skin with a cotton ball.
- Leave it for 20 minutes to dry.
- After 20 minutes wash your face with warm water.
- To get better results to follow this remedy once daily.
Remedy #5 – Fresh Aloe Vera gel
Aloe Vera gel is another best melasma solution. It helps to remove dark and dead skin cells.
How To Use It:
- Cut the Aloe Vera leaf and extract the fresh gel from it.
- Apply this gel to an affected dark area of your skin.
- Now massage for some minutes.
- Leave it on to dry for 20 minutes.
- When this gel dries on your skin then wash your face with warm water.
- To restore your natural skin follow this remedy twice a day.
Remedy #6 – Oatmeal For Melasma
Another natural ingredient is oatmeal that you can use to remove brown and discolored facial skin. If you are prone to melasma, follow this remedy.
Procedure
- Take a small bowl and wash it well.
- Now add 2tbs of oatmeal, 2tbs milk, and 1tbs of honey to it.
- Mix it well and apply this paste to your face.
- Leave it on for 20 minutes.
- After drying this mask washes your face with warm water.
- To repair your skin repeat this remedy twice a week.
Remedy #7 – Almonds Paste For Melasma
You can also use almonds to cure melasma. Vitamin E in almonds helps remove pigmentation/melasma.
How To Use It
- Take 1tbs of almond paste and add 1tbs of honey to it.
- Mix it well and apply this thick paste to your face.
- Rub your skin gently for half an hour.
- After rubbing your skin you wash your face with lukewarm water.
- Now dry your skin with a clean
- You feel your skin become fresh and soft.
- Follow this remedy until you feel better to change your skin.
Remedy #8 – Horseradish for Melasma
Another remedy to treat melasma is the use of horseradish. Horseradish proves very useful to remove dark skin patches. It can remove discolored patches of any kind of skin.
How To Use It
- Cut the slice of horseradish and directly rub it on your face for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Leave it on to dry and wash your face with warm water.
- Repeat this remedy until the dark patch removes away.
BOTTOM LINE
For better results repeat all remedies regularly by the given method. Also, follow some protective measures along with these remedies for maximum results. Avoid direct sun exposure and try with protective clothing and sunscreen. If home remedies are not enough, talk to your physician for other cures for melasma.
