Brilio.net - Black spots on the face are usually caused by excessive sun exposure, hormonal changes, or certain genetic factors. This facial skin problem can affect a person's appearance and self-confidence.
For some people, dark spots may be a natural part of the aging process or certain skin conditions, such as melasma or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Black spots can appear in the form of dark spots or stains that contrast with the surrounding skin color, and cause uneven skin color.
It's not surprising that many people are looking for ways to deal with black spots on their faces. Starting from treatments at beauty clinics, using skincare specifically for black spots, to using natural ingredients.
Even though we use natural ingredients, if used regularly, the results are no less effective than expensive treatments, you know. Well, you can use tubers as a substitute for rice as shared by one TikTok user with the account name @saima_susmi.
photo: TikTok/@saima_susmi
The tuber substitute for rice in question is potatoes . Not only that, he also added other ingredients, namely rice flour and honey. Come on, see how to process and use it below, which was reported by briliobeauty.net from the TikTok account @saima_susmi, Thursday (25/7).
Material:
- 1 potato
- 2-3 drops of honey
- 1/4 tablespoon rice flour
photo: TikTok/@saima_susmi
How to process and use:
1. Peel the potatoes then wash them until clean
2. Grate the potatoes until they are really smooth
3. Squeeze the grated potatoes then just take the water
4. Pour into a container then add honey and rice flour
5. Stir the three ingredients until evenly mixed
6. Apply to a thoroughly clean face
7. Leave it for 10 minutes then rinse with water until clean
8. Continue using moisturizer
9. Do this regularly 1-2 times a week to get a smooth face free of black spots.
photo: TikTok/@saima_susmi
Potato content to fade black spots on the face.
As a tuber that is high in carbohydrate content like rice, potatoes apparently have benefits for maintaining facial beauty, you know. The reason is, this natural ingredient contains the enzyme catecholase which can brighten the skin and disguise black spots or spots caused by exposure to sunlight.
Not only that, potatoes also contain vitamin C, vitamin B6, zinc, potassium and phosphorus which function to increase collagen production in the skin. Apart from that, potatoes are also effective in fading hyperpigmentation on the skin thanks to its azelaic acid content.
Benefits of honey for treating black spots.
The high sugar content in honey can act as a skin exfoliator. Reporting from Healthline, pure honey has ingredients that are very good for the skin, especially if you have acne and black spots, as well as dehydrated or dry skin conditions.
Rice flour is effective in removing stubborn black spots on the face.
Rice flour will work as a natural exfoliator which can remove black spots on the face. In fact, rice flour is also able to treat black spots due to sun exposure, thanks to the content of ferulic acid and allantoin which turns it into a good natural sunscreen.