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Brilio.net - The appearance of black spots on the face is not only caused by exposure to sunlight, but can also come from other factors such as the use of cosmetic products. You need to know, not all cosmetic products can be used by everyone. Some cosmetic products have harsh chemicals that can trigger skin irritation and inflammation, causing hyperpigmentation .
Apart from using unsuitable products, black spots can also be caused by exposure to pollution and free radicals that stick to the skin. As additional information, exposure to air pollution and free radicals can damage the skin and cause oxidative stress. In the end, these factors can increase melanin production and black spots.
To prevent the appearance of black spots on your face, you need to use sunscreen with a high SPF every day. If these black spots have already appeared on the surface of the skin, you can fade the black spots with natural treatments. As did Instagram users with the account @serbubenang.id.
It can be seen in his reels upload that he uses one type of fruit, namely tomatoes. Before application, the tomatoes are mixed into ice cubes which are believed to fade black spots on the face. For those of you who want to try ice cubes as a facial treatment, you can follow the steps below as summarized by briliobeauty.net from Instagram @serbubenang (18/7).
Material:
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- 2 tomatoes
- 1 glass of water
How to make:
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1. Wash the tomatoes thoroughly
2. Slice into small pieces
3. Put it in a blender
4. Pour in a little water and blend all the ingredients
5. Pour into ice cube molds
6. Cool until frozen and the ice cube is ready for you to use for facial care.
How to use:
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1. Make sure your face is clean first
2. Spread the ice cube evenly on your face
3. Leave it for 15 minutes and rinse using normal water
4. Use this trick regularly so that your skin is free of black spots.
Reporting from Healthline, tomatoes have astringent properties which can reduce the production of excess oil on the skin. In addition, the salicylic acid content in tomatoes helps treat acne by cleaning clogged pores. The vitamin C content in tomatoes is claimed to be able to brighten the skin and treat hyperpigmentation, including black spots.
Meanwhile, the water content in tomatoes can moisturize the skin so that it remains hydrated. Meanwhile, the lycopene content in tomatoes can protect the skin from damage caused by UV rays and is believed to prevent premature aging.
(brl/mal)
