Dark Pigmentation Disorders On Face, Neck & Arms: How To Remove?

Dark pigmentation disorders on face, neck & arms may be signs of skin aging, diseases or side effects of medications. Fortunately, you can remove these skin disorders and improve your skin health naturally and effectively. Read this blog on VKool to make use of home treatments and skin care for your dark pigmentation disorders on face, neck & arms.

How To Remove Dark Pigmentation Disorders On Face, Neck & Arms?

I. Types Of Skin Pigmentation

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Scientifically, UV ray exposure tends to develop the melanin production in the body causing pigmentation. On the other hand, other environmental factors can also affect the melanin production. In general, there are 2 types of pigmentation abnormalities, including hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation.

Hyperpigmentation is also called melasma that can occur in the skin area where melanin is elevated, leading to tan spot.

Hypopigmentation is also called vitiligo that can occur in the skin area where melanin is lowered and when patches of light skin appear.

II. Causes Of Skin Pigmentation

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As I mentioned above, there are different causes of skin pigmentation. Here are the common ones that you should pay attention in order to lower the risk of your dark pigmentation disorders on face, neck & arms.

1. Heat

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Over exposure to the sunlight or heat is a common environmental cause of your skin pigmentation. The melanin production can be disturbed when pigmentation occurs. Like the UV ray affecting the melanocytes, thermal radiation can affect the melanocytes and this radiation are responsible for hyperpigmentation development.

Read on: Top 30 positive & side effects of sunlight on human body

2. Medication

Medication

Specified medicines may cause dark pigmentation as side effects during their treatment.

3. Injury

Sometimes after the wound, caused by an injury, heals, there is still a slight inflammation. This inflamed area can later develop pigmentation.

4. Diseases

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Some diseases can cause skin pigmentation disorders or discoloration of skin such as cyanosis and jaundice. In cyanosis, the skin looks blue because of the insufficient circulation of oxygen in blood. In jaundice, the skin appears yellow.

5. Emotional Duress

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It is indicated that extreme emotional stress for a long time can affect the melanin production by the cells.

III. Treatments For Dark Pigmentation

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There are different supplements and skin care products that can help you remove dark pigmentation. Among a lot of solutions for skin pigmentation, you can consider using home remedies and treatments for these skin disorders. Read the following ways and start eradicating your dark pigmentation naturally and quickly.

Read more: How to get rid of dry skin & redness on face & body fast

1. Lemon

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Lemon with a high amount of citric acid that aids in bleaching your skin, making this fruit a popular home remedy for your hyperpigmentation. The natural bleaching property in lemon can fade dark blemishes on the skin effectively.

To start, extract lemon juice and rub the juice on your skin by using cotton balls. Leave it on for about 15 minutes, then wash off with water. Repeat this treatment twice a day for several months until you see improvement.

On the other hand, you can use a facial mask with raw honey and lemon juice. Mix these 2 ingredients well. Apply the mask to the affected area for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Repeat this 1 to 2 times a week for several months.

Note that if you have sensitive skin, remember to dilute lemon juices with a bit of water before applying.

Recommended reading: 41 health and beauty benefits of lemon

2. Orange Peel

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Citric fruits contain vitamin C that is considered youth vitamin for skin. However, next time if you consume lemons or oranges, keep their peels. Both the orange peel and orange pulp are rich in citric acid that helps remove dark patches on your skin.

Add 1 teaspoon each of honey, milk and lemon juice to 1 tablespoon of orange peel powder. Mix these ingredients well to have a smooth paste. Apply the thick paste on the affected area. Leave it on for 20 minutes and gently massage. Finally, wash off with warm water.

Repeat this remedy at least 3 or 4 times per week to encourage the cell renewal as well as reduce your dark skin patches.

3. Avocado

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Avocados are high in vitamin C, oleic acid and fatty acids, these agents are beneficial in reducing the appearance of dark pigmentation. In addition, avocados contain various enzymes helping in removing hyperpigmentation.

Mash an avocado into a paste. Apply this smooth paste to the affected skin area. Leave it on for 30 minutes. Then, wash off with warm water. Do this treatment twice a day for 1 month to get improvement.

Alternatively, you can mash 1/2 avocado into a paste and mix it in 1 teaspoon of milk and 2 teaspoons of honey. Apply this paste to the affected skin area. Let it dry naturally. Next, rinse it off with warm water. Repeat this once a day for at least a month.

4. Raw Potato

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Beside citric fruits and avocados, you can make use of raw potato to lighten your hyperpigmented skin, blemishes and spots on the body. Raw potato can work for your dark pigmentation because it includes catecholase. This is an enzyme responsible for lightening skin tone.

See: How to get lighter skin color naturally at home in a month

Peel off a middle-size potato. Cut it into big and thick pieces. Add some drops of water on potato pieces. Then, rub each pieces of potato on the skin for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Repeat this 3 or 4 times daily for at least 1 month.

Alternatively, you can grate a potato, then squeeze the potato juice. Add a little of lemon juice and mix these ingredients well. Apply this solution to the pigmented skin area. Leave it on for 30 minutes. Then, wash it off. Repeat this twice a day for at least a month and see possible results.

Read on: 12 amazing health benefits of potatoes and potato juice

5. Sandalwood

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Sandalwood is well-known for improving skin complexion. It also works for hyperpigmentation or other skin blemishes. Sandalwood is a blood purifier and cooling agent. These agents work together to eradicate the appearance of dark pigmentation and help you achieve a youthful and natural skin tone.

To start, mix 2 tbsps of sandalwood powder with an equal amount of rose water to have a thick and smooth paste. Apply the mask on the affected area. Leave it on for 30 minutes. Then, wash it off with warm water. Do this treatment twice a day for several weeks to see positive improvement.

Alternatively, you can make a smooth paste by using 2 tbsps of sandalwood powder, 1 tbsp of turmeric powder, plus 3 or 4 tbsps of milk. Apply this paste as a mask to the affected area. Let it dry naturally, then rinse off with warm water. Repeat this treatment for dark pigmentation daily to get the best results.

6. Almonds

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Almonds are rich in vitamin E, so it’s useful for skin health, and hyperpigmented skin.

To remove dark pigmentation with almonds, apply the following remedy.

Soak 5 almonds in cold water overnight. In the next day, remove these almonds from water. Then grind them well. Next, add milk to have a paste.

Add 1 tsp of honey and some lemon juice to this paste. Mix all the ingredients well. Apply the smooth paste to the affected area before you go to sleep. Leave it on through the night. Wash the paste off in the next morning with water.

Do this treatment for dark pigmentation every night for 2 weeks. Then repeat this twice a week.

Alternatively, you can eat almonds to eliminate hyperpigmentation.

7. Apple Cider Vinegar

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Vinegar is miraculous and apple cider vinegar is really helpful to eradicate the appearance of skin pigmentation as well as hyperpigmentation. Apple cider vinegar contains astringent agents that are powerful skin lightening to restore natural color of your skin.

Mix equal amounts of water and apple cider vinegar. Use this mixture to rinse the affected skin area. Leave the solution on for 2 to 3 minutes. Then, rinse it off with warm water. Follow this treatment twice daily for several weeks.

Alternatively, you can mix 2 tsps of apple cider vinegar and 1/2 glass of water. Then, add 1 tsp of honey. Mix all these ingredients well. Drink it twice daily in the morning and before your bedtime for 2 weeks or more until you see positive improvement.

8. Vitamin E

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Beside homemade facial masks for dark pigmentation, you can take vitamin E supplements. On the other hand, you can apply vitamin E capsules on the affected area directly. Rinse the oil off your skin in the next morning. Apply this solution daily for 2 or 3 weeks.

I’ve shown you top 8 home treatments for dark pigmentation disorders on face, neck & arms. If you find this article helpful, share it with other people with dark pigmented skin. To comment on the writing, feel free to drop it at the end of the page. Thanks for reading!

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