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Brilio.net - Activities that are often done outdoors expose your skin to direct sunlight. Skin that is exposed to sunlight without protection over time can cause a number of problems, one of which is the appearance of black spots on the cheeks. Excessive sun exposure can stimulate melanin production, which can cause black spots.
Apart from being caused by sun exposure, black spots on the cheeks can occur due to hormonal changes. Hormonal changes that often occur during pregnancy, consumption of contraceptive pills, and menopause can increase hyperpigmentation on a number of parts of the face.
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Not only that, injury or trauma to the skin, such as burns and acne, can trigger excessive melanin production in certain areas. This factor is also experienced by beauty vlogger @styleD2020. In a video uploaded to his YouTube channel, he shared the condition of his face which was filled with black spots on his cheeks due to acne.
Through a video that is several minutes long, the beauty vlogger shows acne scars that disappear slowly using natural ingredients. The natural ingredient usually used is green tea. The reason is that the ingredients in this drink contain anti-inflammatory properties which can overcome inflammation and redness caused by acne.
Even though it has properties for removing black spots, green tea can cause irritation for sensitive skin if done too often. This is because green tea has high caffeine levels.
Apart from green tea, instead you can use rice flour combined with potato juice, lemon and rosewater. Rice flour has mild exfoliating properties that help remove dead skin cells and make the skin brighter. The vitamin B content in rice flour can help reduce excessive melanin production which causes black spots.
Potatoes contain enzymes and vitamin C which help brighten the skin and reduce the appearance of black spots. The anti-inflammatory properties of potatoes can help reduce redness and inflammation around the area of dark spots. The starch content in potatoes can also help disguise scars and make skin look smoother.
Lemon contains citric acid which is a natural whitening agent. The citric acid content is also claimed to be able to fade black spots and disguise dark spots. The vitamin C content can help increase collagen production. This helps skin regeneration and reduces signs of aging. However, keep in mind that lemon can cause irritation to some types of sensitive skin, so it should be used with caution and in appropriate amounts.
Meanwhile, rosewater has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which are believed to soothe the skin and reduce redness caused by black spots. Its refreshing effect can help balance pH and maintain the skin's natural moisture. The vitamin E content in it helps repair damaged skin tissue and reduces signs of aging.
These are a number of benefits that you can get, so how do you make a mask to get rid of black spots? For those of you who want to try, let's look at the steps as summarized by briliobeauty.net from the YouTube channel @styleD2020, Thursday (21/3).
Material:
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- 1 potato
- 1/2 lemon
- 4 tablespoons rice flour
- 4 tablespoons rosewater.
How to make:
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1. Peel the potatoes and grate them into small pieces
2. Squeeze the grated potatoes
3. Pour the lemon juice into a small container
4. Mix with rice flour
5. Pour the rice flour into the container
6. Add rosewater
7. Stir all the ingredients until evenly mixed
8. Pour into an ice cube container and place in the freezer until frozen
9. The mask is ready for you to use.
How to use:
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1. Make sure your face and neck are clean first
2. Apply the mask to all layers of the face
3. Wait for 15 to 20 minutes
4. Remove the mask using plain water
5. Repeat the use of the mask regularly approximately two to three times a week.
Apart from being claimed to be able to treat black spots, rice flour, which is a food ingredient, is believed to be able to prevent premature aging. Rice flour has a soft texture that is effective in removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. By removing dead skin cells, exfoliation helps reduce the buildup of old skin cells that can make skin look dull and wrinkled.
Apart from that, the vitamin B complex content can maintain healthy skin. Vitamin B complex plays a role in the regeneration process of skin cells, helping skin stay healthy and young. Reporting from bebeautiful.in, Thursday (21/3) rice flour contains antioxidants which can prevent sagging skin. Using rice flour as a treatment can tighten the skin.
(brl/lea)
