Brilio.net - Black spots that appear on the face are not only caused by age. But it can occur due to environmental factors, such as exposure to sunlight. Generally, these black spots appear in the form of small spots or what is usually called hyperpigmentation.
Excessive sunlight can stimulate UV rays, so that melanocytes react by releasing melanin which acts as a natural sunscreen. Behind that, you need to know that sunlight can trigger too much melanin production and cause black spots on the face.
Dark spots that are not treated immediately can lead to premature aging, triggering more severe black spots. Therefore, the first step you can take to prevent the appearance of black spots due to sun exposure is to use sunscreen.
However, when black spots have already appeared on your face, what you need to do is remove them. You can use a natural mask to brighten black spots caused by sunlight, as shared by the Instagram account user @serbubenang.id.
Through uploading reels, the beauty vlogger uses one food ingredient, namely rice. As is known, rice is a staple food that has benefits for beautifying the skin. Interested in using a rice mask? Come on, take a look at the information below as briliobeauty.net compiled from Instagram @serbubenang.id, Friday (12/7).
Material:
- 1 glass of rice
- 1 glass of water.
How to make:
1. Prepare a clean bowl
2. Pour the rice into a bowl and add a little water
3. Wash the rice clean
4. Pour in the second water again
5. Cook the rice water until it is 80% cooked
6. Put it in a mortar and mash it until it is smooth and forms a paste
7. Transfer to a bowl and let sit in the freezer for 15 minutes
8. Take it out and the rice mask is ready for you to use.
How to use:
1. Make sure your face is clean
2. Spread the mask evenly on your face
3. Leave it for 15 minutes
4. Rinse the mask using water and face wash
5. Dry your face with a dry tissue or towel
6. By using this mask, your face will become smooth, bright, and there will be no more black spots.
The benefits of rice for fading black spots caused by sunlight.
This commonly consumed rice is claimed to be effective in brightening black spots. Reporting from Purplle, Friday (12/7) rice contains antiaging and antioxidant properties which can prevent signs of aging, one of which is black spots. Not only that, rice is also able to brighten the face and protect against sun exposure by increasing collagen production.