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Sunlight contains UV rays which can quickly increase melanin production as a skin defense mechanism.

  4 Februari 2024 05:00

Brilio.net - As people move into the adult phase, generally people will be more often involved in busy activities that have to be done outside. This makes many people more frequently exposed to sunlight mixed with the pollution around them.

Well, parts of the skin that are not properly protected will experience a darkening process. As a result, the skin color will become uneven , giving the impression of stripes and dullness.

As is known, sunlight contains UV rays which can quickly increase melanin production as a skin defense mechanism. This makes the skin darken so that it looks dull and full of spots. Meanwhile, air pollution can clearly make the skin dirty because the amount of dust and dirt it brings with it will stick to facial skin .

To overcome the problem above, you don't need to be confused. The thing is, you can try making a concoction using natural ingredients as an alternative solution to brighten your face.

One trick is to use orange fruit together with rice flour, coffee powder and yoghurt as reported by briliobeauty.net from Instagram @mayankgandhi25 on Saturday (3/2).

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Reporting from Healthshots, extracts from citrus fruits are actually rich in vitamin C such as ascorbic acid and antioxidant components. Vitamin C contained in orange peel plays an important role in brightening the skin and reducing melanin production caused by hot sun. Meanwhile, the antioxidant content in orange peel helps protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals and UV rays which can accelerate skin damage.

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Rice flour has long been used in beauty treatments because of its gentle exfoliating properties and ability to brighten the skin. This is because rice flour is rich in amino acids, B vitamins, antioxidants which can provide nutrition to the skin as a whole.

Apart from that, the phytic acid component in it is effective in helping reduce melanin production and smooth dark layers of skin. This makes rice flour an effective alternative ingredient in reducing the appearance of striped skin.

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Coffee grounds can not only be used as a base for drinks, but also as an effective ingredient for skin care. The natural exfoliating properties along with the caffeine content in coffee grounds can help increase blood circulation, improve skin texture, and provide a brightening effect in the process. Apart from that, coffee grounds also have antioxidant properties which can protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals.

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Yoghurt is a fermented milk product which is known to be rich in beneficial properties, especially from lactic acid components, probiotics, and B vitamins. Lactic acid and B vitamins provide great benefits by acting as natural lightening agents that help reduce hyperpigmentation and stimulate the formation of skin cells. new. Meanwhile, probiotics help strengthen the skin's natural protective layer so that the skin becomes healthier and less easily irritated.

You can make a facial mask from the ingredients above in the following way.

Tools and materials:

1. 1 fresh orange
2. 1 teaspoon rice flour
3. 1 teaspoon of coffee powder
4. Yoghurt to taste
5. Small container

Working steps:

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1. Put 1 tablespoon each of rice flour and coffee powder in a container
2. Add a little pure yoghurt after
3. Peel 1 orange, then squeeze the extract into the container containing all the ingredients
4. Stir all the ingredients until evenly mixed
5. Apply this mixture as a mask on a thoroughly clean face
6. Leave it for 15-20 minutes, then massage briefly before rinsing thoroughly
7. Use regularly to get maximum bright results within 2-3 weeks.

(brl/ola)

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