foto: TikTok/@glassskinsecret

Mottled skin on the hands and feet is generally caused by exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun.

  9 Februari 2024 14:20

Brilio.net - Not a few people only pay attention to facial care. In fact, other body areas such as the hands and feet also need to be cared for properly so they look evenly bright. The reason is, these two parts often experience hyperpigmentation problems which make them look dull and patchy.

According to Healthline, striped skin on the hands and feet is generally caused by exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun which increases melanin production so that the skin appears darker and uneven (spotted). Apart from that, striped skin on the hands and feet can also be caused by other factors such as accumulated dead skin cells, environmental factors and chemicals, infection, and inflammation.

Even though it is not dangerous, striped skin is quite disturbing to your appearance. For that reason, quite a few people are looking for ways to treat striped skin on their hands and feet. Darkened and uneven skin color can indeed return to normal as the skin regenerates naturally. However, this process can take a long time.

As an instant method, many people use bleaching products to brighten the spots on their hands and feet. It is indeed effective, but not everyone is suitable for using bleaching products sold on the market because of the chemical content in them. Well, the solution is that you can use natural ingredients to help remove dead skin cells that have accumulated and speed up the skin regeneration process.

Like the upload from the TikTok account @glassskinsecret on August 23 2023, which shared how to make stripe-free hands and feet using just 1 drink ingredient. The drink ingredient in question is coffee powder. He also added another ingredient, namely coconut oil.

"Easy hand and foot scrub... remove tanning and brighten your skin (Easy hand and foot scrub... removes spots and brightens your skin)," said the account owner in the caption of the uploaded video, which briliobeauty.net reported from the account TikTok @glassskinsecret, Friday (9/2).

Make your hands and feet spotless. Various sources

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It is no surprise that coffee is one of the beverage ingredients that turns out to have many benefits for the skin. It's not surprising that many people use coffee to care for their skin. This is because coffee contains caffeine and antioxidants which can help skin regeneration more quickly. According to Beverly Hills MD Cosmeceuticals, coffee can help overcome stubborn dark circles under the eyes and reduce hyperpigmentation in the skin area of the body.

Coffee also contains chlorogenic acid (CGA) and melanoidin which have anti-inflammatory effects. CGA is also believed to reduce skin hyperpigmentation. This is why coffee can help overcome spots on the hands and feet. Likewise, coconut oil is also effective for treating various skin problems. The reason is that coconut oil is not only able to moisturize the skin, but is also effective in dealing with striped hands and feet, you know.

Coconut oil is known to be able to brighten the skin, disguise dark spots, and even out skin tone thanks to the various vitamins and antioxidants it contains. Even the linoleic acid in it can help speed up skin regeneration.

Make your hands and feet spotless. Various sources

photo: TikTok/@glassskinsecret

You can use these two natural ingredients as a hand and foot scrub which is believed to be effective in making skin spot-free and evenly bright. Here's how to make and use it.

Material:

1. 1 teaspoon of coffee powder
2. 2 teaspoons coconut oil

Make your hands and feet spotless. Various sources

photo: TikTok/@glassskinsecret

How to create and use:

1. Pour the ingredients into the container
2. Stir both until evenly mixed
3. Wash your hands and feet first
4. Dry then apply the scrub to your hands and feet thoroughly
5. Rub gently using circular movements for 2-3 minutes
6. Leave it for 15-20 minutes then rinse with water until clean
7. Continue using body lotion
8. Do this method regularly 2 times a week to get bright, even skin without spots.

@glassskinsecret Easy hand and foot scrub... remove tanning and brighten your skin #bodyscrubs #instantglowingskin #makemeviralpleasetiktok #goviraltiktok #dontunderviewmyvideos #fypviraltiktok in the stars - Sami Rose

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