Brilio.net - Black neck, also known as hyperpigmentation, is a condition where the skin around the neck becomes darker than the skin on other parts of the body. The condition of a black, raised neck for some people may be synonymous with skin hygiene that is not maintained properly. However, the cause of a black neck could be a sign that the body is not in healthy condition.
This black neck condition is often referred to as a sign of obesity. Apart from being caused by certain health conditions, blackened neck skin can appear due to several factors, one of which is exposure to sunlight. Excessive sunlight can cause melanin production to increase, especially in areas of skin that are easily exposed, such as the neck.
Other factors come from hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy or the use of contraceptive pills, which affect melanin production and cause hyperpigmentation. Because it gives an appearance that is uncomfortable to look at, a number of people are looking for ways to lighten black necks . One method that you can use is to use a scrub made from natural ingredients.
As done by a beauty vlogger with the YouTube channel @ashucreativity7240. Through uploads on his YouTube channel, he uses three natural ingredients , namely baking soda, honey and lemon to make a scrub. Baking soda has a rough texture and can be used as a natural scrub to remove dead skin cells. This ingredient can help make skin smoother and brighter.
The antibacterial and antifungal properties of baking soda can also help clean pores and prevent acne and skin infections. Baking soda has properties that can help balance the skin's pH. As is known, skin pH is important for maintaining moisture balance and skin health.
Honey is a natural moisturizer that is rich in antioxidants and nutrients, so it helps maintain skin moisture and prevent dryness. Honey has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that can help reduce skin inflammation, soothe acne, and heal small wounds.
The citric acid content in lemons can help brighten the skin by reducing hyperpigmentation, dark spots and acne scars. The natural whitening properties of lemon can help disguise acne scars or dark spots on the skin, making the skin appear more even.
The citric acid in lemons has astringent properties that can help reduce excess oil production in the skin, helping control acne and blackheads. So how do you make a scrub from the ingredients above? For those of you who want to try, let's look at the steps below as summarized by briliobeauty.net from the YouTube channel @ashucreativity7240, Sunday (31/3).
Material:
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- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon pure honey
- 1/4 lemon juice
How to make:
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1. Prepare a clean bowl
2. Pour baking soda into the container
3. Add lemon juice
4. Pour honey
5. Stir all the ingredients until evenly mixed
6. Scrub is ready to use.
How to use:
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1. Clean the skin of the neck area first
2. Apply the mask to the surface of the neck skin
3. Rub gently
4. Rinse the scrub using plain water
5. By using this method, the black neck turns brighter and cleaner.
Can honey prevent premature aging?
Honey is a natural ingredient that can be used for skin care, especially preventing premature aging in the neck area. Reporting from hindustantimes.com, honey contains various types of antioxidants, including flavonoids and phenolic acids which help fight damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals can damage skin cells and cause premature aging, including the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
The antioxidants in honey help protect the skin from such damage. In addition, honey has anti-inflammatory properties that help relieve inflammation of the skin. By reducing inflammation, honey helps prevent damage to collagen and elastin, thereby slowing the skin aging process.