Brilio.net - Dark spots, also known as hyperpigmentation , occur when there is a buildup of melanin, the pigment that gives color to the skin, in certain areas. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun is one of the main causes of these dark spots.
UV rays can damage the skin and stimulate excessive melanin production as a protective response to skin damage. This is often referred to as "sunspots" or "age spots." In addition, hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy or due to the use of birth control pills can also trigger dark spots, which are often referred to as melasma.
Acne scars or other skin inflammation can also cause hyperpigmentation, where the injured skin produces excess melanin during the healing process. Not only that, dark spots are also one of the signs of skin aging that makes sufferers feel less confident.
It is no wonder that many people are looking for ways to fade them. Some do laser at beauty clinics, use special skincare for dark spots, and even use natural ingredients. Although it relies on natural ingredients, its function is no less effective than using special skincare, if used regularly.
photo: TikTok/@glamtayus
One of them is as shared by a TikTok user with the account name @glamtayus. Through her upload, she uses a mixture of turmeric powder and 2 natural ingredients to fade dark spots on her face. The natural ingredients in question are yogurt and lemon. Let's see how to mix it below, which briliobeauty.net has launched on Monday (6/12).
Material:
- 2 tablespoons yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
photo: TikTok/@glamtayus
How to mix and use:
1. Pour the ingredients into a container
2. Stir the three ingredients until they are evenly mixed and the texture is like paste.
3. Apply to a thoroughly cleansed face.
4. Let stand for 20 minutes
5. Rinse with water until clean
6. Do this routinely 2-3 times a week to get a firm, smooth face free from dark spots.
photo: TikTok/@glamtayus
Yogurt content to overcome dark spots on the face.
Yogurt can overcome dark spots on the face thanks to its lactic acid content. Lactic acid is a type of alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that has the ability to remove dead skin cells and accelerate the skin regeneration process. By peeling off dead skin layers, yogurt effectively brightens the skin and evens out skin tone, so that dark spots or black spots can fade gradually.
Benefits of lemon to fade the appearance of dark spots.
Lemon can fade the appearance of dark spots because of its high citric acid and vitamin C content. Citric acid is a type of alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that functions as a natural exfoliator, namely removing dead skin cells and accelerating skin regeneration. In addition, vitamin C in lemon has effective whitening properties to inhibit the production of melanin, the pigment that causes dark spots.
Turmeric powder is effective in making your face smooth and free from dark spots.
Turmeric powder is effective in making the face smooth and free from dark spots because of its curcumin content, an active compound that has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties. Curcumin can reduce inflammation of the skin, which is often the cause of dark spots or hyperpigmentation due to acne or irritation.