7 Natural Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Dark Skin Around Mouth

By Yashika Goel
21 Jan 2025, 14:00 IST

Dark skin or pigmentation is a common condition. It happens because of skin damage, age spots, or UV damage. Tap to read the seven natural home remedies for dark skin around the mouth.

Lemon juice and turmeric

Combine one teaspoon of lemon juice with a pinch of turmeric powder. Apply this for 10 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water for glowing skin.

Potato juice

Extract fresh potato juice or just rub a potato slice around your mouth. Potato has natural bleaching properties that reduce pigmentation.

Aloe vera gel and vitamin E

Mix one tablespoon of aloe vera gel with one capsule of vitamin E. Apply this overnight to reduce dark skin around the mouth.

Gram flour and milk

Blend one tablespoon of gram flour, one tablespoon of milk, and a pinch of turmeric. Apply this paste for 10–15 minutes and wash with cold water.

Rosewater and papaya

Papaya is rich in vitamins A and C, which reduce dark patches around the mouth. Mix raw papaya with rosewater and apply this paste for 15-20 minutes.

Green tea extract and honey

Mix two tablespoons of cooled green tea with half a tablespoon of honey. Apply this for 10 minutes and rinse with cold water.

Cucumber juice and yoghurt

Combine two tablespoons of cucumber juice with one tablespoon of honey. Apply this for 15 minutes to reduce pigmentation around the mouth.

Information credits

This information is taken from Medical News Today. However, it is always advisable to do a proper patch test before applying anything to your face.