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Not only acne, black spots are also a facial skin problem that makes the face less smooth. This condition is generally caused by excessive sun exposure. This is because sunlight will trigger the production of melanin in the skin, as an effort to protect the skin from the bad effects of sunlight. Usually these black spots appear on open areas of the body, such as the face, hands, arms and shoulders.
Apart from black spots , another problem caused by excessive sun exposure is dull skin. In fact, dull skin is a common problem experienced by many people, whether they have dry, oily or combination skin. The most common cause of dull skin is a buildup of dead skin cells.
Basically, dead skin cells will peel off naturally every 28 days, then regenerate into new cells. However, sometimes dead skin cells cannot peel off naturally. This is what causes the skin to become dull.
One way to deal with black spots and dull skin is to use a body scrub. The aim is to exfoliate or remove dead skin cells and dirt on the body's skin, so that the process of forming new skin cells can be faster.
It's quite easy, how to use a body scrub is just by rubbing it onto dry skin. Use a body scrub regularly once a week to get the best results.
There's no need to buy body scrubs that are sold on the market, because you can make your own body scrub using ingredients you can find in your kitchen.
One of them was shared by a TikTok social media user with the account name @beautyhacks7777 on (15/8/2022). In the 43 second uploaded video, the account owner gives tricks for dealing with black spots and dull skin using a body scrub made from 3 kitchen ingredients, namely granulated sugar, honey and lemon.
"Dark spots and dead skin body scrub (Dark spots and dead skin cell scrub)," he wrote in the uploaded video, which briliobeauty.net reported from the TikTok account @beautyhacks7777, Wednesday (21/2).
Quoting from LifeHack, black spots on the skin can disappear because sugar is a natural exfoliant. The small and coarse granules are able to remove dead skin cells. Apart from that, sugar also apparently contains glycolic acid. This content helps break down dead skin cells that cause dullness and reduces the appearance of fine lines.
Body scrub to treat black spots and dull skin
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Meanwhile, honey is also a natural exfoliating ingredient. Not all exfoliators have a rough texture, because it turns out that soft honey also has benefits as an exfoliator which can remove dead skin cells. The anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of honey can also fade black spots and make the skin brighter.
Likewise, lemon has the ability to remove black spots and scars from its citric acid content. The citric acid content in lemon helps the process of exfoliating dead skin cells and facilitates the growth of new skin cells. Apart from that, the citric acid content in lemon can also remove dead skin cells so that the skin looks brighter and smoother.
However, those of you who have sensitive skin are advised to be more careful when using lemon. Because for some people, the high acid content in lime can cause skin burns and irritation. It's best to do a patch test first to see the reaction of the lemon on your skin.
Of these three ingredients, you can use them as a body scrub which can make your skin smoother and brighter. Here's how to make it.
Body scrub to treat black spots and dull skin
TikTok/@beautyhacks7777
Material:
1. 1 cup granulated sugar
2. 3 tablespoons honey
3. 1 lemon.
How to make:
1. Pour granulated sugar and honey into a container
2. Add 1 lemon juice
3. Stir the three ingredients until evenly mixed
4. Transfer to a storage container
5. Apply evenly to the skin while rubbing gently with circular movements
6. Leave it for 10-15 minutes then rinse until clean
7. Do it regularly 2 times a week to get optimal results.
Body scrub to treat black spots and dull skin
TikTok/@beautyhacks7777
This video which shares tricks for dealing with black spots and dull skin using a body scrub made from 3 kitchen ingredients has gone viral, and so far the video has been viewed 3.3 million times and received more than 630 comments.
"Thank you, I hope this will work well," said the account @zolekajeff.
"I need this, thank you," said account owner @liaasanti.
"I made it this morning," said the account @pinkyy3188.
The kitchen ingredients mentioned can also treat large pores on the face.
Granulated sugar is known as an effective sweetener for treating black spots. Its slightly rough texture can be a natural scrub that can exfoliate or remove dirt clogged in the pores which causes facial pores to appear enlarged.
Meanwhile, honey, which is also known as a sweetener, is believed to be able to reduce the size of facial pores. This is because of its antibacterial, antioxidant and vitamin E properties which will help clean dirt or blackheads trapped in facial pores.
Likewise, lemon has natural astringent properties that can clean dirt, sebum and dead skin cells that cause large pores. The vitamin C content in lemon is also effective in controlling excess oil production on the face which causes a dull face, you know.
Sugar, lemon and honey can treat stubborn dandruff on the head if used regularly.
The three kitchen ingredients that have been mentioned are indeed ingredients that have a multitude of benefits for healthy skin and hair. Well, apart from skin, some of these kitchen ingredients can also treat dandruff on the head, you know. The reason is that sugar will act as an exfoliator which removes dandruff flakes stuck to the scalp.
Lemon will also act as a natural cleanser by reducing excess oil production and balancing the pH of the scalp, so that dandruff can be minimized. Meanwhile, honey also acts as an antibacterial and antimicrobial which can help prevent dandruff.
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