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Brilio.net - Skin pigmentation is a skin problem characterized by the appearance of spots on the skin and causing uneven skin color. Usually, this condition most often appears in the facial area.
This skin problem occurs because the body produces too much melanin or skin pigment which is triggered by exposure to UVA rays from the sun, lifestyle, pollution, hormonal problems, use of birth control pills, and other health problems.
Not only that, skin pigmentation also sometimes appears due to the effects of aging. The reason is, when a person ages, the skin's ability to regenerate itself begins to slow down.
So, if you experience this problem, there's no need to worry, because you can do various treatments to treat the pigmentation that appears on your face. One way is to use household ingredients that are pocket-friendly and effective if used regularly.
As shared by one TikTok user with the account name @camy.hati, who uses dairy products, namely yoghurt, to fade facial pigmentation. Not only that, he also added other ingredients, namely turmeric powder and honey.
Dairy products can fade pigmentation on the face
TikTok/@camy.hati
Now that you know the ingredients, let's take a look at how to mix and use it, which was reported by briliobeauty.net from the TikTok account @camy.hati, Monday (22/7).
Material:
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Honey to taste
- 1 teaspoon plain yoghurt
Dairy products can fade pigmentation on the face
TikTok/@camy.hati
How to mix and use:
1. Pour the ingredients into a clean container
2. Stir the three ingredients until evenly mixed and the texture is like paste
3. Wash your face first and dry it
4. Apply the mask to your face thoroughly
5. Leave it for 10 minutes or until dry
6. Rinse using water until clean
7. Dry your face using a towel
8. Continue using moisturizer
9. Do this method regularly 2-3 times a week to get optimal results.
Dairy products can fade pigmentation on the face
TikTok/@camy.hati
Reporting from the Healthline page, the benefits of turmeric for beauty are obtained thanks to the bioactive component curcumin contained in it. Curcumin has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, so it can ward off free radicals that cause facial pigmentation. Not only that, turmeric also contains vitamins which can prevent melanin formation and delay skin aging.
The benefits of honey for treating facial pigmentation.
The high sugar content in honey is believed to act as a skin exfoliator. Honey also has antioxidant compounds, so it can help overcome various skin problems, one of which is skin pigmentation. The exfoliator's properties are also claimed to be able to even out facial skin tone, and make it evenly moist and bright.
Yogurt is effective in reducing the appearance of pigmentation on facial skin.
Yogurt contains lactic acid which works by inhibiting the production of the tyrosinase enzyme. Tyrosinase itself is an enzyme that is responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that makes skin appear black and dark. When melanin production is inhibited, dark, pigmented and dull skin can change to look bright and healthy. Its brightening properties are also effective in fading the appearance of pigmentation on facial skin, you know.
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