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UV rays can stimulate skin cells to produce more melanin as a natural form of protection from harmful UV radiation
3 April 2024 22:26
Brilio.net - Human skin has various parts with their respective functions. One of them is melanin which is useful for providing color to human skin. This melanin can experience disruption, as production increases. This condition causes areas of skin to become dark or hyperpigmented.
Hyperpigmentation can occur due to several factors. One of the main causes of hyperpigmentation is exposure to UV rays from the sun.
UV rays can stimulate skin cells to produce more melanin as a natural form of protection from harmful UV radiation. Not only that, hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy, menopause, or using contraceptive pills can cause hyperpigmentation known as "mask of pregnancy" or melasma.
Apart from that, injuries to the skin such as burns, cuts, and acne can also cause hyperpigmentation . To treat hyperpigmentation, you can remove it without using lightening cream.
Instead you can use topical treatments. As did a woman with the YouTube channel @deebasbeautyremedie. He uses curd, honey and turmeric powder.
Curd or yoghurt contains lactic acid, which is a type of alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). This AHA helps remove dead skin cells and stimulates the regeneration of new skin cells.
The lactic acid content in curd helps brighten the skin by reducing melanin production, so it can overcome hyperpigmentation. Meanwhile, curd has anti-inflammatory properties which are believed to reduce inflammation and make skin tone even.
Honey has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help relieve inflammation of the skin and prevent damage from free radicals. The enzyme and amino acid content in honey helps in healing the skin and accelerates the regeneration of skin cells. Honey can also provide additional hydration to the skin, maintaining skin moisture and elasticity.
Turmeric contains the compound curcumin which has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and skin brightening properties. Curcumin in turmeric can inhibit the activity of the tyrosinase enzyme which is responsible for melanin production, thereby helping reduce hyperpigmentation. Meanwhile, turmeric powder is claimed to reduce inflammation and improve overall skin health.
So, those are the benefits of each ingredient that you can get. So how do you make a mask from these ingredients?
Material:
photo: YouTube/@deebasbeautyremedie
- 2 tablespoons curd
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 tablespoon turmeric powder.
How to make:
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1. Prepare a clean bowl or glass
2. Add curd
3. Mix honey and turmeric powder
4. Stir all the ingredients until evenly mixed
5. The facial mask is ready to be applied to the face.
How to use:
photo: YouTube/@deebasbeautyremedie
1. Apply the mask to the face that has been cleaned
2. Wait for 15 to 20 minutes
3. Clean your face using water and face wash
4. Dry your face with a clean towel
5. Use this mask regularly, at least twice a week.
The benefits of curd can also treat acne. The reason is that this curd contains lactic acid which can reduce inflammation of the skin. Reporting from stbotanica.com, Wednesday (3/4) lactic acid also helps remove dead skin cells, so it can brighten the skin and prevent the appearance of blackheads or acne. Meanwhile, the water content in curd can moisturize the skin.
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
