Brilio.net - Black spots are a common problem experienced by most people besides acne. Black spots or ephelis are flat spots on facial skin that are formed due to an increase in melanin or natural skin pigment. Black spots can also appear on other parts of the body, such as the arms, chest or neck. This condition is also called hyperpigmentation.
Dark spots tend to be easy to see and appear easily on people with white skin. Not only women, men can also experience this skin problem. In fact, the appearance of black spots occurs because melanin in the skin is excessive and gathers in one area of the face, so it looks like a black spot.
The main factor causing black spots on the face is exposure to direct sunlight on skin that is not protected by sunscreen. Because Indonesia is a tropical country with high sun intensity, black spots on facial skin have a high potential to appear.
This is what causes excessive production of melanin in skin tissue, as an effort to naturally protect the skin from the bad effects of sunlight. However, this condition actually makes the facial appearance look unclean, because of the presence of black spots or spots.
Low awareness of using sunscreen is the reason why black spots on the face are difficult to disappear. So, if you are already experiencing the problem of black spots, there's no need to worry. Because you can overcome this by using various skincare products. One type of skincare that is most widely used to treat black spots on the face is serum containing vitamin C.
Vitamin C serum is one of the most effective skincare products for fading black spots and making your face evenly bright. But unfortunately, not everyone is suitable and can afford to buy vitamin C serum on the market.
The solution is, you can make your own skincare using natural ingredients. As shared by a TikToker in a video uploaded by @mommyroann on August 29 2023, which uses 2 natural ingredients to make a toner to treat black spots, namely cucumber and aloe vera gel.
How to make toner to fade black spots using 2 ingredients
TikTok/@mommyroann
Cucumber contains to fade the appearance of black spots.
As a fruit that is usually used as a moisturizing skin mask, cucumber is effective in fading the appearance of black spots. The high vitamin C content in cucumbers is believed to be effective in helping brighten the skin and gradually fade black spots.
Apart from that, cucumber can also help reduce inflammation and redness on the skin thanks to its skin-soothing properties. It's not surprising that this fruit is effective in treating sensitive and acne-prone skin types.
Benefits of aloe vera gel for treating black spots on the face.
Aloe vera gel or aloe vera gel is famous for its healing properties thanks to the enzymes, amino acids and vitamins it contains. This combination will work to provide the moisture and nutrition needed by the skin, so that it can overcome various skin problems.
One of them is dealing with black spots on the facial area. The reason is, aloe vera gel also contains vitamins E and C which are effective for evening skin color and treating stubborn black spots, as reported on the Healthline page.
Relying on these two natural ingredients, you can make a facial toner to fade the appearance of black spots naturally. This is how to make and use it, as reported by briliobeauty.net from the TikTok account @mommyroann, Monday (29/4).
How to make toner to fade black spots using 2 ingredients
TikTok/@mommyroann
Material:
- 1 cucumber
- 1 sprig of real aloe vera or 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel
- Enough tea brewing water (optional)
How to create and use:
1. Wash both ingredients until clean
2. Slice the cucumber into smaller pieces
3. Peel the aloe vera and take only the middle part of the gel
4. Add the two ingredients to the blender
5. Blend both until completely smooth
6. Strain and just take the water
7. You can add tea brewing water
8. Transfer to a spray bottle to make storage and application easier
9. Wash your face first until clean
10. Spray toner on cotton then rub it on your face thoroughly.
How to make toner to fade black spots using 2 ingredients
TikTok/@mommyroann