Home remedies for reducing skin darkening (pigmentation) during pregnancy

Pregnancy is quite a happy and jolly time for expectant mothers and their families, however, women who are undergoing pregnancy might feel the joy and ill-effects that come with it, complimentary. Well, the skin darkening problem is quite rampant amongst pregnant women, blame it on the stubborn hormones that play during this time.

Exposure to sun is one fine reason which can cause skin darkening and lead to pigmentation of skin during pregnancy. A simple hack to avoid this is by slathering your skin with SPF 30 sunscreen while going out under the sun. You can wear a hat or protect your exposed parts by wearing full-sleeve clothes and dupatta to cover up. It works!

For women, who are unable to deal with this problem and the skin darkening has continued to pester you, we got your back ladies! Sit back and read this as we tell you some of the effective and amazing home remedies which will help you go fight the pigmentation problem easily:

Aloe vera

Aloe vera

Tomato face packs for glowing skin

This magical natural gel-like plant has benefits galore. We can’t stop raving about its quintessential uses and application. Slice it and apply the slimy liquid substance on your skin for around 15-20 minutes. Rinse your skin off using lukewarm water and tap it with a light moisturizer.

Tomato with milk

Tomato with milk

Tomato is well-known for its antioxidant properties. This natural fresh fruit helps to cleanse the skin by penetrating deep within the skin pores. You can easily make a paste of tomato peels and mix it well with some milk and apply it generously on the dark spots. Wash it off in 10-15 minutes.

Papaya paste

Papaya paste

 

Detoxify your skin and lighten up your dark spots naturally by applying the miraculous papaya paste on the pigmented skin. We bet this works like magic. Take 2 tablespoons of papaya extract and mix it well with one tablespoon of honey and some aloe pulp. Apply this heavenly paste on the affected areas and rinse it off in 30 minutes. Papaya help fight free radicals and remove the dead skin cells, thereby producing a fresh layer of epidermis.

Potato

Potato

How to get glowing face with potato

This wonder vegetable is quite a delight for beauty aficionados. Those who love to play with the idea of fondling with this vegetable know how to use it right. Grate it and squeeze the juice to apply it evenly on the pigmented skin. You can leave-it for about 20 minutes and practise this at least twice a day for amazing results.

Orange with milk

Orange with milk

You won’t believe this effective home remedy is certainly doing awesome for most of the women suffering from dark skin pigmentation. Take the orange peel and dry it in the sun to easily crush it into the powdery substance. Orange is known for its lightening and whitening properties. You can mix it well with some milk and apply it evenly on the affected parts, rise it off after 20 minutes. Voila, you will find some wow results in a week.

Avocado

Avocado

Not only this natural green fruit is good for your body but also helps to fight against the many skin diseases, for that instance skin darkening and pigmentation. Make a rich paste of avocado and apply it twice a day before sleeping and post waking up to say hello to clear and bright skin in a matter of few weeks.

Almond with milk

Almond with milk

Top homemade milk face packs for glowing skin

Love munching and snacking on them? Well, it’s time to crush some brainy gifts and mix it well with some milk for a good potion. Apply this on your dark spots and say goodbye to the pigmentation fever forever.

Vitamin E diet

Vitamin E diet

A diet rich in Vitamin E proves to be quite a bliss for those suffering from skin darkening and pigmentation problem. Foods enriched in vitamin E like spinach, peanuts, broccoli, hazelnuts, asparagus, shrimp, vegetable oils etc. should be included which will help to fight against this ailment internally.

Sandalwood turmeric milk

Sandalwood turmeric milk

Did you know this beautifully aromatic and amazing paste of sandalwood powder, turmeric powder with milk can result in quite a phenomenal result. Make a good paste of these three elements and apply it on the affected areas.