Causes & Remedies For Dark Skin...

Though a lot of people have naturally dark skin, darkening of skin could also be due to hyper pigmentation and various other reasons. A dark colored skin has more of skin pigment Melanin, as compared to a fair skin. Unfortunately, increased quantity of melanin can cause the skin to look blemished and patchy.

Causes for Dark Skin:

The causes for a dark skin or complexion could be many. Some of the most common ones are

* Heredity - People who have a dark skin often have children who are dark-skinned too. The genes seem to pass on from generation to generation.
* Hyper Pigmentation - In this condition the skin produces too much of the pigment melanin, causing the skin to become darker than usual.
* Skin Disorders - Conditions such as Lichen Simplex Chronicus is a skin disorder that causes severe itching that leaves the skin thick, dark and patchy.
* Sun Rays - Over exposure to sun causes the skin to tan. This is a natural mechanism, wherein to protect itself from the harmful UV rays of the sun, the skin produces more of the pigment melanin which shields the penetration of UV rays into the skin.

Remedies for Dark Skin:

Here are some simple home remedies that you can do to lighten the skin tone and get a lighter complexion. However, they must be done regularly and best results are obtained if they are inculcated as a part of daily routine.

* Mix 1 table spoon of milk powder, 1 table spoon of honey, 1 table spoon of lemon juice, and ½ table spoon of almond oil. Apply on face and wash off after 10-15 minutes. This pack helps bring shine to the skin and also removes tan.

* Mix oatmeal with curd and tomato juice and apply on the face. Keep it on for 20 minutes and then wash it off with cold water. It helps remove the tan and lightens the skin.

* Place sliced raw potato on the face. It helps reduce blemishes and other marks.

* Applying turmeric powder along with lime juice removes the tan. Lime juice is natural bleach.

* Dried orange peels mixed with curd also help reduce blemishes and scars. Wash off this mixture with cold water after 15 minutes.

* Soak 4 almonds overnight. Grind into a fine paste using milk. Apply on face and neck and leave it overnight. Wash with cold water in the morning. Do this daily for 15 days, followed by twice a week.

* A table spoon of gram flour mixed with 2 table spoon of raw milk and 2-3 drops of lime juice works well for lightening dark skin. Apply this mixture and leave it for 15 minutes before washing off. Repeat for 4 weeks and follow up with once a week.

* Apply a paste of fresh ground mint leaves and leave it for about 20 minutes. Wash with cold water, continue for 15 days.

* Apply a mixture of grated tomato with 2-3 drops of lime juice on the face. Leave it for 20 minutes before washing off. Do this twice a day for 15-20 days for best results.

Diet for Dark Skin:

Although there are no particular foods that will lighten your skin instantly, a balanced diet definitely helps by giving your skin a healthy glow. Drinking an optimum amount of water hydrates your skin and keeps it blemish free. Some recommendations regarding diet are as follows

1. Avoid excessive consumption of heavy and oily foods.
2. Incorporate whole cereals, pulses, fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet.
3. Drink at least 4-5 liters of water every day. Water washes out the toxins from the body.

Wonderful Tips To Have A Fairer & Glowing Skin

TIPS FOR FAIRER & GLOWING SKIN

1. Cauliflower juice applied on warts regularly will make them fall.

2. For a fair skin, try this natural bleach. Mix orange peels (sun dried and powdered) with milk. Apply this paste for 25 minutes and wash off.

3. Mix half teaspoon dried curry leaf powder with multani mitti (fullers earth) and apply on the face. Wash it after it gets dry.

4. Apply the mixture of tomato juice and honey on the face and neck , wash it after 15 minutes.

5. Apply the mixture of carrot juice and basin. Leave it till it dries and wash the face.

6. Add two teaspoon of tomato juice with 4 teaspoon of curd and apply on the face.

7. Mix 1 table spoon of barley powder with half teaspoon of lime juice and 1 teaspoon of honey. Apply it on the face and wash after 20 minutes.

8. Mix pineapple juice and carrot juice together and apply it on the face and wash it after 15 minutes.

9. Mix vinegar and rose water in equal quantities and apply.

10. Mix curd and cucumber juice and apply it on the face.

11. Apply the mixture of coconut water and thick pineapple juice.

12. Make a paste with 1/2 teaspoon of milk powder, 1/4 teaspoon of egg white and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice and apply on the face.

13. For dry skin, Make a paste with egg yolk, olive oil and lemon juice. Apply it on the neck and face, wash it out after 10 minutes.

14. For oily skin, take a mixture of oatmeal and egg white and apply it on the neck and face

15. For glowing skin, use besan or green gram powder mixed with milk instead of soap.

16. Apply the mixture of raw turmeric and cream of milk on the face and wash it after 20 minutes. It will make your skin fair.

17. Apply the mixture of honey, besan, cream of milk and olive oil as a face pack.

18. Apply the paste of fenugreek with milk on the face and let it dry. Wash off with lukewarm water.

19. Make a paste of red sandal wood and apply it on the face every day for glowing skin.

20. Make a paste with red sandal powder and coconut milk and apply on the face for soft skin.

21. Mix honey, lemon and Olive oil .This mixture is a good moisturiser for dry skin. Apply this mask for 10 minutes.

22. Prepare a mask by mixing a slice of pumpkin with egg yolk and milk. Let this mask set on your face for 30 minutes for a glowing skin.

Note: However feel comfortable & be confident with your natural skin complexion.

Facial Masks That Whiten Skin & Cure Wrinkles

Facial masks that whiten skin, soothe and smooth wrinkles:



* Combine 1 raw egg yolk with 1 tsp of honey and 1 tsp of glycerin. Apply to the face and keep for about 2 hours. Wash off with lukewarm water. Keep the rest of the mix in fridge for no more than few days. This facial mask can be repeated 2-3 times a week.

* Mix together 100 g of sour cream, 100 g of vodka, juice of 1 lemon and 1 raw egg yolk. Whip and keep in the fridge under tight lid. Apply on a clean face, neck and hands before bed. Wash off in the morning with warm water.

* Carefully combine 1 whipped raw egg white, 1tsp of lemon juice, 1 tsp of grated lemon peel and 2 tsp of oats. Mix well and apply to the face. Keep for 10 min. To remove this facial mask soften it with wet cloth and splash your face with cool water afterwards.

* Mix together 100 g of honey and juice of 1 lemon. Apply thin layer to the face and keep on for 15 min. Wash off with warm water (no soap).

* Mix together 2 tsp of oat flour, 1 raw egg yolk and 2 grated carrots. Leave on your face for 20 min; wash off first with warm then cold water. Add 20 drops of lemon juice and use this facial mask as whitening.

* Mix together 1 tbsp of linden flowers, 1 tbsp of crushed fennel or parsley and 1 tsp of crushed sage or oak bark. Add 2-3 cups of boiling water and divide everything in half. One half of liquid should be 35-36° C and the other half-24-25° C. Use both halves in rotation to wash your face. Start with hot liquid and end with the cool one. Do it 2-3 times. Repeat the procedure twice a week.

Natural Way To Have A Fairer Skin...

TIPS FOR FAIRER COMPLEXION:

* The herbal recipes to help to lighten your skin tone. The paste made out of sandalwood and rose water may be applied everyday.

* Turmeric paste combined with sandal wood paste makes your skin noticeably fairer.

* Cucumber juice is considered to be an excellent whitener. Coconut milk combined with equal quantities of cucumber juice may be applied as often as possible.

* Gently massage coconut water all over face and neck to lighten skin tone.

* De seed and mash grapes, it may be applied liberally over face and neck. This helps to make your skin fairer.

* Ground Almonds to a paste using rose water or milk is said to make your skin fair.

* Make a paste using red sandalwood and rose water. This preparation not only whitens your complexion but also helps to fade away scars and blemishes on the skin’s surface.

Note: However feel comfortable & be confident with your natural skin complexion.

Easy Tips For Fairer Skin Complexion...

Whitening Complexion:

For a person to look beautiful he should be fair in color. The person can not be changed from dark skin to totally fair skin but noticeable changes could be done.

Whitening can be done by following ways:

* Apply the mixture of sandalwood paste and rose water on your face daily.

* Make a fine paste of grinded almonds and rose water and apply it on neck and face. This brings glow on the face.

* Soak the raw potatoes for ten minutes in cold water. Rub these slices over face, neck and hands.

* Soak four almonds every night. In the morning grind them after removing their skin till they become fine. Add one teaspoon of gram flour, one teaspoon of milk and four drops of lime juice. Make a paste and apply in on face. Massage the face gently.

* Apply the seeds of grapes on face and neck.

* Make a mixture of grinded cucumber and mix it with coconut water and then apply on face.

* Mixture of turmeric powder and sandalwood paste should be applied daily on face.

Homemade Masks For Fairer Skin Complexion...

FAIRER COMPLEXION:

The masks mentioned below are very good to lighten the skin tone and add a glow to the complexion. They must be followed for the specified time and inculcated as a daily routine.

Tip 1:

Soak 4 almonds overnight. Make a very fine paste with them, using milk to grind them.

Apply this paste on the neck and face before going to bed. Wash with cold water in the morning. Repeat daily for 15 days, followed by twice a week.

Tip 2:

Take 1 tbsp of gram flour and 2 tsp of raw milk and 2-3 drops of lime juice. Mix well and apply. Wash after 15 minutes. Repeat for 4 weeks and follow up with once a week.

Tip 3:

Grind a cup of mint leaves to a fine paste. Apply and leave for 20 minutes. Wash. Continue for 15 days.

Tip 4:

Grate a tomato. Add 2-3 drops of lime juice. Apply and wash after 20 minutes. Do this morning and evening for 15 - 20 days. Apply well on the neck area also.

Tip 5:

* Diluted Vinegar
* Potato juice with 2-3 drops of lime juice.
* Cucumber juice with 2-3 drops of lime juice.
* Diluted lime juice.

Tips For Improving Your Complexion...

Lime or lemon juice, turmeric, honey, etc are natural bleach. They remove tan and make your skin fairer. (Note that lemon juice is more effective than lime juice for getting fair complexion). Cucumber juice can be applied on dry as well as oily skin to get fair complexion. To make cucumber juice, grate (kaddukash) cucumber (with skin) and squeeze it. Only 1/2 to 1 teaspoon is sufficient for a single application. Drink 10 glasses of water daily. It will help in getting rid off any dark circles under your eyes

Try the following pastes, mixtures or scrubs. If done daily, you will see a difference in about 10 days. These fair complexion remedies are also good for small babies.

All the mixtures, pastes and scrubs should be prepared freshly as they do not keep for a long time.

* Apply a mixture of equal amounts of lemon juice and honey on the face and whole body. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash off.

* Apply a mixture of equal amounts of lemon and cucumber juice on the face and whole body. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash off. If your skin is dry, use honey and lemon juice.

* First scrub your face with cucumber slices and then apply cucumber juice (with skin on cucumber) to your face, leave it there overnight and wash in the morning.

*Apply a gram flour (besan) and turmeric (haldi) paste on face and neck. After sometime when it dries, scrub it off gently. This would gradually reduce body hair over a period of time.

* For 15 days, apply a paste of gram flour (besan), milk (2 teaspoon) and lime juice(3-4 drops) on face and neck for 15 minutes and wash with water. You complexion should improve. Repeat every 2 weeks.

*Apply yogurt to the face.

*Apply grated white radish or its juice for fairer complexion.