{"id":192,"date":"2012-05-12T10:51:41","date_gmt":"2012-05-12T10:51:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/diyhealth.com\/?p=192"},"modified":"2014-07-18T07:34:43","modified_gmt":"2014-07-18T07:34:43","slug":"9-best-naturopathic-medicines-treat-hyper-pigmentation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/9-best-naturopathic-medicines-treat-hyper-pigmentation\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Best naturopathic medicines to treat hyper pigmentation"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hyper pigmentation is a skin-related condition where there is increased production of pigment called melanin which causes darkened areas and patches on the skin. The causes for hyper pigmentation may be due to sunlight, dietary supplements, pregnancy, hormone pills and other medications. Acne also is caused due to hyper pigmentation and when inflammation happens on the clogged pore, it increases due to fast growing bacteria. Naturopathic (herbal treatment) is the best way of treating these skin related hyper pigmentation problems. <\/p>\n

Natural bleaching agents<\/strong>
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Lime juice acts as one of the best bleaching agents. The citric acid component that is present in lime acts as a bleaching agent and also helps in improving the smoothness of the skin’s texture. Also, orange juice or orange peel has the similar effect. The way this works is different in the aspect that the citrus effect first helps in opening the pores of the skin, deeply cleanses the skin and works directly in concurrence with melanin of the skin and reduces its production and finally bleaches the darkened spots on the skin. Also, intake of citrus fruits in diet helps to reduce the symptoms related to hyper pigmentation. Care has to be taken to ensure that the lime\/orange juice must be less concentrated so that any skin irritation is prevented.<\/p>\n

Anti-oxidants<\/strong>
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Anti-oxidants are basic components for maintaining healthy and nourished skin. Especially for skin that has been affected by hyper pigmentation, anti-oxidants directly collide with melanin molecules and reduce the excess production so that the symptoms are reduced. Papaya gel (the thin layer of gel present inside the papaya) and tomato pulp acts as natural anti-oxidant on the skin. The pulp\/gel has to be applied on the darkened spots carefully without any instruments such as brushes or needles to prevent any infection. Also, nails must not touch these spots since the anti-oxidants that are present in the pulp have a tendency to react easily with bacteria (in case of instruments used for application) or protein (from the nails) and this might even aggravate the irritation. Gradual reduction of symptoms will be visible after anti-oxidant application on the skin for 4-5 days itself.<\/p>\n

Anti-bacterial and anti-septic agents<\/strong>
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Aloe vera is the best option that acts as an astringent having the property of reducing the acne and hyper pigmentation spots that occur on the skin. Also, application of aloe vera on the skin will destroy the bacteria since it is the best anti-septic agent. It is advisable to apply the natural form of aloe vera juice on the acne and the hyper pigmented dark spots on the skin instead of using the gel or mask available at the stores since they might contain additives.<\/p>\n

Skin-lighteners<\/strong>
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Skin-lighteners help in reducing the darkened spots on the skin because of hyper pigmentation. The mode of action is slightly different from the other agents in the reason that they do not react with melanin and reduce the production of the same, instead they help in cleansing and toning the fairness levels of the skin and hence the spots get reduced. When the skin-lighteners are applied along with a combination of bleaching agents, then the property will act in the combined way so that the symptoms of hyper pigmentation are reduced. The best combinations are turmeric with lime, mint with honey, potato with mint. This will help in getting rid of all the marks on the skin resulting in a naturally flawless skin.<\/p>

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Moisturizers<\/strong>
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Moisturizers are very vital to treat hyper pigmentation. The only reason for their effectiveness is that they have the property to penetrate deep into your skin to reduce the concentrated melanin pigment on the skin that is the cause for hyper pigmentation and also has a softening effect on the skin. When these moisturizers are used in combination with skin-lighteners, the darkened spots, acne and other related symptoms get faded away completely. There are 1000+ products available in the market. But the compositions include chemicals which may harm the skin in the long run. Also, the person has to stick on the same product for a long term, if stopped may result in recurrence of the symptoms. Hence, natural agents are always advisable. Egg white in combination with few drops of honey and mint helps in acting in the aforesaid way and this is the best one for getting immediate visible results. Also the property of albumin works on the skin to reduce the post inflammatory symptoms that are caused due to hyper pigmentation. Apple fruit also acts in the similar way. Fresh apple juice that is applied on the skin acts also as a sunscreen.<\/p>\n

Oils<\/strong>
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Olive oil and flax seed oil are a twosome that act on the skin directly with the pigments to balance the production and also reduce the spots and scars caused due to hyper pigmentation. The special property of these oils is that they cleanse the skin deeply into the pores and when washed with water works as a toner to remove the dead cells and the dirt on the skin. Finally when the face is washed with neem and honey in luke warm water, the skin starts blemishing in a healthier way after getting rid of hyper pigmented marks. Also, these oils have anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties that are effective for hyper pigmentation.<\/p>\n

Herbs<\/strong>
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Let us have a list of herbs that act best for treating hyper-pigmentation:<\/p>\n

Fenugreek contains diosgenin that reduces the production and formulation of melanin pigment and thus lightens the skin.<\/p>\n

Ginkgo acts on the enzyme called tyrosinase, an enzyme that is responsible for melanin formulation and it works to inhibit the production of the enzyme itself.<\/p>\n

Mulberry, when taken in the diet helps to treat hyper pigmentation. Mulberry F, a component that is present also works in a similar way as ginkgo.<\/p>\n

Sandalwood (santalum album) is an agent that acts as best cooler for the skin and also a best blood purifier. Also, the best sunscreen and hence works on preventing an occurrence of hyper pigmentation initially. If the person has already the symptoms, then it acts on lightening the skin. Also, it acts as an anti-aging agent and an antiseptic.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Water<\/strong>
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Water is a universal remedy for any skin related illness and specially for hyper pigmentation since it acts well to cleanse the skin by acting within the pores of the skin. It has the combined property of acting as a cleanser, toner, moisturizer, oxygenation to the skin and skin lightener. Consumption of 8-10 glasses of water everyday is very good for a healthy skin. For hyper pigmentation, it is advisable to take luke warm water.<\/p>\n

Honey<\/strong>
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Honey acts as a combination with almost all the suggested remedies for skin since it has a property of lightening the skin tone, enhancing the fairness and texture of the skin. Persons affected by hyper pigmentation are advised to consume 2 glasses
\neach mixed with 2-3 drops of honey in warm water and lime to get rid of all the symptoms and it has been very effective.<\/p>\n\n

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