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Brilio.net - The main causes of black spots on the face can vary greatly, ranging from excessive sun exposure to hormonal changes. One of the most common causes is exposure to UV rays from the sun. UV rays can stimulate the production of melanin, the skin's natural pigment, which results in the formation of dark spots. Apart from that, other factors such as hormonal changes, such as those that occur during pregnancy or using contraceptive pills, can also cause black spots to appear on the skin.
Certain skin conditions such as acne or inflammation can also increase the risk of hyperpigmentation. When the skin becomes inflamed, as in the case of acne, melanin production may increase in the affected area. As a result, acne scars or wounds can become darker and appear as black spots on the skin.
Using skin care products that are not suitable or contain certain ingredients can also be a factor causing hyperpigmentation. Therefore, it is important to understand the potential causes of dark spots and take appropriate preventive measures, including the use of appropriate sunscreen and skin care products.
You can also apply masks made from natural ingredients. As demonstrated by a woman named @beansauna. In uploading a short video on his Instagram, he uses one type of vegetable, namely cucumber. This video upload, which has been watched by 14.5 million, uses cucumber which can make the face look glowing and smooth.
Reporting from skinkraft.com, Tuesday (30/4) cucumbers contain antioxidants such as vitamin C and flavonoids which help fight skin damage caused by free radicals. All of these ingredients help brighten the skin and reduce the appearance of black spots. Meanwhile, the enzymes in cucumber have natural whitening properties that can help fade dark spots and improve the overall appearance of the skin.
The high water content in cucumbers helps maintain skin moisture, which can help reduce the appearance of black spots and make skin look brighter and fresher. Apart from that, cucumber can also help reduce swelling around the eye area, which is often associated with black spots around the eyes.
Those are the benefits of cucumber that you can use to get rid of black spots. So how do you get rid of black spots using a natural mask? Come on, take a look at the tutorial below as summarized by briliobeauty.net from Instagram @beansauna, Tuesday (30/4).
photo: Instagram/@beansauna
Materials and tools:
- 1 cucumber
- Fruit peeler.
photo: Instagram/@beansauna
How to use:
1. Wash the cucumbers thoroughly
2. Make sure the fruit peeler is clean
3. Peel the cucumber into several thin sheets
4. Stick it on a clean face
5. Also stick it on the neck and eyes
6. Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes
7. Take cucumber sheets
8. Clean your face with plain water and face wash
9. Use this natural mask regularly at least twice a week, to get the glowing skin you want.
Cucumbers are not only used to lighten dark spots. However, this vegetable which is usually used for fresh vegetables has benefits for treating dry skin. Cucumbers contain around 95% water, so they can provide natural moisture to the skin. Using cucumber as a skin care ingredient can help maintain skin moisture, making it a good choice for treating dry skin.
In addition, cucumbers contain important vitamins and minerals such as vitamins C and K, as well as potassium and magnesium. Vitamin C helps increase collagen production, which is necessary to maintain skin elasticity, while vitamin K can help reduce swelling and redness. Potassium and magnesium help maintain the skin's electrolyte balance and improve overall skin health.
The enzymes in cucumber have natural whitening properties that can help reduce dark patches or hyperpigmentation on dry skin, making the skin look brighter and more even.
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