Brilio.net - There are various facial skin problems that are quite disturbing for most people, one of which is the appearance of black spots . The reason is, this skin problem can make the face look dull and the skin becomes uneven. Black spots or what is called hyperpigmentation is generally experienced by people who often do outdoor activities without sunscreen protection on their skin.
Not without reason, excessive exposure to sunlight will trigger the production of more melanin than usual. Melanin itself is a natural component of the skin which plays a role in providing pigment or skin color. Well, excessive production due to exposure to sunlight causes black-brown spots to appear on the surface of the skin which are called black spots.
Not only because of sunlight, in fact black spots can also appear due to other factors, such as pollution, hormonal changes, genetics, the effects of aging, use of unsuitable skincare or makeup, and other free radicals. Experiencing black spots on the face can indeed reduce a person's self-confidence. That's why many people are looking for ways to overcome it.
There are many ways you can treat this skin problem. Starting from getting treatment at a beauty clinic, using skincare products that are specially formulated to treat black spots, and using natural ingredients. Of these various methods, treating the appearance of black spots with natural ingredients could be an alternative solution .
As was done by one TikTok user with the account @khasiat_habbatussauda. In an upload shared on November 2 2022, the account owner shared how to treat black spots with yogurt and the addition of one type of grain. The grain in question is black cumin.
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"Skincare routine with Blackseed Face Mask! Happy Trying (Skincare routine with Blackseed Face Mask! Happy Trying)," wrote the TikToker in the caption of his uploaded video, quoted by briliobeauty.net from the TikTok account @khasiat_habbatussauda, Friday (5/4).
Yogurt content to treat black spots on the face
Yogurt is a dairy product which is usually used as a food ingredient because it tastes delicious and has many health benefits, one of which is good for digestion. Not only is it beneficial for digestion, yogurt also has a multitude of benefits for skin health, so it can be used as an ingredient to care for skin naturally.
One of the benefits is treating black spots. Apart from being able to reduce wrinkles and eradicate acne, yogurt is also useful for treating dark spots on the face and making it brighter and more even. This is thanks to the content of various vitamins, zinc, antioxidants and lactic acid in it.
Reporting from Healthline, yogurt can help moisturize and keep skin firm without wrinkles. It's not surprising that many people use yogurt as an antiaging facial mask. This ingredient can also delay the appearance of signs of skin aging, such as black spots.
Benefits of black cumin for fading stubborn black spots
Black cumin or also known as Black Seed is a kitchen spice which is known to have various benefits for skin beauty. The content of linoleic acid, vitamin E, amino acids and other nutrients in black cumin can help prevent and kill bacteria that cause acne.
Apart from helping prevent acne, this natural ingredient can also help brighten facial skin, and help disguise the appearance of black spots caused by acne scars and the effects of aging on the face. With a multitude of ingredients and benefits, the combination of these two ingredients can be used as a facial mask that maximizes your skin care.
Not only does it treat black spots, regular use makes this mask also effective in making skin tone evenly bright. Here's how to make and use it.
Material:
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- 3 large spoons of plain yogurt
- 2 capsules of ground black cumin or 1/2 tablespoon of ground black cumin
How to create and use:
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1. Pour the ingredients into the container
2. Stir both until evenly mixed
3. Wash your face first and make sure it is clean of dirt and makeup that is still attached
4. Apply to face thoroughly
5. Leave it until dry then rinse with water until clean
6. Continue using moisturizer
7. Do this regularly 2-3 times a week to get a smooth face free of black spots.