Brilio.net - Skin care is not only intended for the parts visible to the eye, such as the face, hands and feet. However, other parts of the body that are difficult to reach, such as the neck, also need treatment. The reason is, the skin on the neck is prone to discoloration. Usually, a neck that is rarely cleaned regularly will look dirty and black.
Having a neck that looks dirty will of course make you less confident. Therefore, finding ways to care for the skin on the neck is important.
Before knowing how to lighten a black neck , you should get information about the causes of the neck turning black. Not just beauty, clean neck skin also indicates a person's body health.
The most common cause of black neck is excessive sun exposure. Exposure to UV rays from the sun without adequate protection can cause increased melanin production in the skin, including in the neck area.
Apart from that, other causes originating from hormonal factors also influence the appearance of black neck. Usually these hormonal factors occur during the menopause and pregnancy phases. This condition can trigger excessive melanin production in the skin, including the neck.
The next cause comes from daily habits, namely skin friction, which occurs between the neck and clothing. Friction such as a necklace that is too tight can damage the skin layer and cause a buildup of melanin.
To brighten a black neck, you can use natural treatments. Just like what YouTube user Dewi Rahayu did. Through uploads on his YouTube channel, he uses two natural ingredients, namely coffee powder and turmeric.
Coffee grounds are not only used to make a refreshing drink, but also have extraordinary benefits for skin care. The caffeine content in coffee can help increase blood circulation and stimulate the regeneration of skin cells. The natural exfoliation produced by coffee grounds also helps remove dead skin cells, so the skin looks brighter and radiant.
Turmeric has long been used in traditional medicine and beauty treatments for its high anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Reporting from hindustantimes.com, Tuesday (19/3) the curcumin compound in turmeric has natural whitening properties which can help reduce hyperpigmentation and increase skin brightness. Turmeric can also help reduce inflammation and even out skin tone.
Meanwhile, olive oil is known to contain omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants which are good for the skin. The vitamin E content in olive oil helps moisturize the skin and prevent damage caused by free radicals. When used regularly, olive oil can help reduce excessive pigmentation and give the neck skin natural softness and brightness.
Then, lemon contains citric acid which has natural whitening properties. Regular use of lemon can help reduce excess melanin production and remove dark spots on the skin. Apart from that, the vitamin C content in lemons also helps increase collagen production, which makes skin firmer and brighter.
By knowing the benefits of each ingredient, are you interested in using them to brighten your dark neck? For those of you who want to try, let's look at the tutorial below as compiled by briliobeauty.net from Dewi Rahayu's YouTube channel, Tuesday (19/3).
Material:
how to lighten black neck
YouTube/Dewi Rahayu
- 2 tablespoons coffee powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 lemon juice.
How to make:
how to lighten black neck
YouTube/Dewi Rahayu
1. Prepare a clean bowl
2. Sprinkle ground coffee
3. Mix with turmeric powder
4. Pour in olive oil and lemon juice
5. Stir all the ingredients until evenly mixed and have a thick texture.
How to use:
how to lighten black neck
YouTube/Dewi Rahayu
1. Make sure the skin in the neck area is clean first
2. Apply a natural scrub to the black neck skin
3. Apply the scrub evenly
4. Rub the scrub slowly until the dead skin cells are completely removed
5. Rinse the scrub using warm water
6. Then rinse again with cold water
7. Use this scrub regularly so that your neck skin always looks bright and clean.
Turmeric can help treat dry skin.
Not only can it brighten, turmeric powder can also be used to moisturize the skin of the neck, you know. Turmeric has natural moisturizing properties that help maintain skin moisture. The moisturizing properties also help reduce tension and dryness in dry skin, leaving it soft and smooth. Meanwhile, the vitamin C and E content can protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals.