Brilio.net - Black spots are a skin problem characterized by the appearance of black spots in several areas. This skin problem generally occurs on the face, arms and back of the hands. It's natural that his presence can reduce self-confidence.
The face is the part of the body that is most susceptible to experiencing this skin problem. The reason is, the face has thinner skin than the rest of the body. Not only that, the face is also more susceptible to exposure to free radicals .
The condition where black spots appear is usually called hyperpigmentation. This is caused by many factors, such as excessive sun exposure, pollution, use of unsuitable cosmetics, and aging factors. Excessive exposure to sunlight will produce more melanin (the skin's natural pigment) than normal limits.
Slow skin regeneration with age is also a factor in the appearance of black spots. The presence of black spots will make the skin tone uneven and look dull. Therefore, many people are willing to use various methods to fade black spots, especially on their faces. Starting from doing lasers at beauty clinics, using skincare specifically for black spots, to using natural ingredients.
One natural ingredient that is often used to fade black spots is coffee grounds. This ingredient contains antioxidants and various other active ingredients that are effective in fading black spots on the face. But it turns out, there are other natural ingredients that are no less effective, you know. As shared by one of the mothers via her personal account @prevail_angel.
Through the uploaded video, the mothers only used 3 natural ingredients to fade black spots on their faces. The natural ingredients in question are aloe vera gel, turmeric powder and honey.
photo: TikTok/@prevail_angel
Contains aloe vera gel to fade the appearance of black spots on the face.
Aloe vera gel is famous for its calming properties thanks to the enzymes, amino acids and vitamins it contains. These various ingredients will provide the moisture and nutrition needed by the skin, so that it can overcome various skin problems. One of them is to fade black spots and make the skin look evenly bright. The reason is, the vitamin E and C content in it is effective in evening out skin tone and moisturizing it naturally.
Benefits of turmeric powder to remove black spots.
Turmeric is also effective for fading black spots and brightening the face. This is thanks to the curcumin content which has the ability to reduce excessive melanin production, so it can help brighten the skin. Turmeric also has antibacterial properties which can actively fight pollution and dirt that sticks to the skin, which is one of the causes of black spots.
Honey is effective for treating stubborn black spots on the face.
Honey contains high levels of sugar, so it can act as a skin exfoliator. Honey also has compounds that are antioxidants, so it can overcome the appearance of stubborn black spots on the face. Reporting from the Healthline page, pure honey has ingredients that are very good for the skin, especially if you have problems related to acne, black spots and dry skin .
With just these three ingredients, you can make a face mask which is claimed to be effective in fading the appearance of black spots on the face. Regular use will also make your face evenly bright and dull-free. This is how to make and use it, which briliobeauty.net reported from the TikTok account @prevail_angel, Friday (24/5).
photo: TikTok/@prevail_angel
Material:
- 2 teaspoons of aloe vera gel
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon honey
How to create and use:
1. Pour the ingredients into the container.
2. Stir the three ingredients until evenly mixed and the texture is like paste.
3. Wash your face first and make sure it is clean of dirt and makeup residue.
photo: TikTok/@prevail_angel
4. Apply the mask to the face and thoroughly.
5. Leave it for 20 minutes then rinse with water until clean.
6. Continue using moisturizer.
7. Do this regularly twice a week to get a face free of black spots.