Dark neck, or hyperpigmentation, can be caused by various factors including poor hygiene, sun exposure, or underlying health conditions. Fortunately, several natural remedies can help lighten and treat this condition effectively. Tap to read!
LEMON JUICE AND HONEY MASK
Take equal amount of lemon juice and honey. Massage it on the neck, let it sit for 20 minutes before washing it off. Lemon is acidic and serves to bleach skin while honey moisturises the fading part of your darkened cock.
ALOE VERA GEL
Slice aloe vera and apply the fresh gel on neck area. Let it set for 20 minutes and rinse off. Natural depigmenting compound found in aloe vera is aloin.
CUCUMBER SCRUB
Take one cucumber and grate it with a few drops of lemon juice. Apply this over your neck for 10 minutes and then wash. Cucumber not only cools the skin but also lightens dark areas.
BAKING SODA
Mix baking soda with water to form a paste. Scrub the neck with this paste in a gentle manner for some minutes and then rinse off. Baking soda is an amazing and natural exfoliator that helps de-clog pores to get rid of dead skin cells.
YOGHURT AND TURMERIC PACK
Whisk together yoghurt and a little pinch of turmeric to make of paste. Apply it on your neck and let dry for 15 minutes before you rinse. Lactic acid present in yoghurt helps to reduce skin tone and turmeric is a anti-inflammatory spice.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR TONER
Mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with water using a ratio- 1:1 Apply using a cotton ball and allow to dry for few minutes, then rinse off. It neutralises the balance of skin PH and eliminates dead cells on your face.
POTATO JUICE
Grate a potato and squeeze out the juice. Apply the juice on your neck and let it sit for 15 minutes then wash off. Potato consists of natural bleaching agents that aid in skin lightening.
STUDY FINDINGS
A study published in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology confirms the effectiveness of these natural ingredients in skin lightening, validating their use in treating hyperpigmentation.
CONCLUSION
Consistent use of these remedies can lighten dark necks naturally and safely. Remember to patch-test each ingredient on a small area of your neck to ensure you don't have any sensitivity or allergic reactions.