Aloe vera gel, gram flour, apple cider vinegar, orange peel, almond oil, turmeric and yogurt, potato juice, oats scrub, vitamin e oil, yogurt, cocoa butter, cucumber, baking soda, walnuts, olive oil and lemon juice.

We often take care of our face and skin but forget to pamper our neck region unless it starts looking odd when the neck region doesn’t match the complexion of your face. This darkening of a certain region of the skin is called hyper pigmentation.

Causes of Dark Neck

Well,  if you notice some dark patches on your neck region, it can be due to several reasons,  such as

• Long hours in the sun can cause tanning in the neck region.
• Pigmentation in neck region can also be the result of chemicals present in cosmetics.
• Poor hygiene can slp lead to dark neck, so you must take bath daily and clean your neck region.
• Dark neck can also be the result of pollution in the environment.
• Health conditions such as diabetes or obesity can also lead to darkness in neck region.
• Fungal infections can also cause pigmentation in the neck region.
• Certain hormonal conditions such as Acanthosis Nigricans can also be the reason for dark neck.
• Eczema is also one of the major reasons for dark neck.

15 Must Know Home Remedies for Dark Neck

A glowing face and a dark neck can never be a good combination. For conditions such as eczema or fungal infection you must take remedies to treat these problems but for common causes, here are some home remedies to get rid of hyperpigmentation in the neck region:

Aloe Vera Gel

Cut open an aloe Vera leaf and extract the gel to apply it on the dark region for 10 minutes. Rinse with water. Aloe vera contains a flavonoid, Aloesin which helps to lighten the skin and also keeps it hydrated and nourished as it contains essential fatty acids, minerals and vitamins.

Gram Flour

Make a skin care pack by mixing gram flour, a bit of turmeric and water. Apply it on the neck and scrub it with wet fingers after 20 minutes. Doing this thrice a week can be of great help. It will remove the dead cells and the turmeric will help in treating fungal infection with its antifungal properties.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Dilute the vinegar and apply it on the neck with cotton. Rinse it after 10 minutes. ABC gives natural glow to the skin by balancing the pH of the skin. It also removes the deal skin cells and malic acid present in it exfoliates the skin.

Orange Peel

Mix the powder of dry orange peel with milk or orange juice and apply it on the dark area for 15 minutes. Rinse it with water. The vitamin C present in orange peel helps to remove tanning from the neck region.

Almond Oil

Massage your neck with a mixture of almond oil and tea tree oil for 10-15 minutes and rinse it with Lukewarm water daily. The vitamin E present in almond oil smoothes and rejuvenates the skin. Tea tree oil improves blood circulation and heals scars.

Cucumber

Mix cucumber juice with lemon juice and apply on your neck. Rinse it off after 10 minutes. This mixture acts as a toner for your skin that lightens any kind of hyperpigmentation. Cucumber also leaves a fresh glow on the skin.

Baking Soda

Make a paste of baking soda and apply it on your neck. Scrub it once it dries. This will help you by removing the bull and dead layers of skin from the neck. Baking soda also regulates blood circulation and nourishes the skin from within.

Walnuts

Make a thick paste of ground walnuts and yogurt and apply it on the pigmented area. Rinse it off once it dries and moisturize your skin. The vitamins and minerals present in walnuts help to heal the skin.

Olive Oil and Lemon Juice

Make a serum by mixing equal amount of lemon juice and olive oil and apply it on your neck before going to sleep. The natural bleaching properties of lemon brightens the skin color and even the pores in your skin shrink. Olive oil makes the skin soft by hydrating it.

Potato Juice

Apply potato juice on your neck and rinse it with warm water after 15 minutes. Doing this once daily can help you lighten your dark neck as potato has bleaching properties.

Turmeric and Yogurt

Applying a mixture of turmeric and yogurt for 15 minutes on your skin and rinsing it off with lukewarm water everyday can help you get rid of dark neck as turmeric repairs damaged skin cells with its healing properties and brightens the skin tone.

Oats Scrub

Make a paste of ¼ cup of coarsely ground oats, 1 tablespoon tomato juice and rose water. Apply it on the neck region for 20 minutes and then scrub it off with wet fingers. Wash with water and pat dry. Applying twice or thrice a week can give you quick results. Oats has properties that help to clean and moisturize the skin.

Vitamin E Oil

Break open 3-4 vitamin E capsules and collect the oil in a bowl. Apply it on your neck and leave it for a night. The tyrosinase enzyme present in it helps in removing pigmentation and the humectant helps in hydrating the skin.

Yogurt

Add a teaspoonful of lemon in 2 teaspoonful of yogurt and apply the pack on your neck for 20 minutes. Rinse it with water. The enzymes of yogurt and the acid of lemon work together to lighten the dark region on the neck. The fats present in it nourishes the skin and smoothes it.

Cocoa Butter

Massage your neck with cocoa butter for 3-4 minutes before going to bed. Cocoa butter contains vitamin E and vitamin A which gives an even skin tone. The fatty acids present in it makes the skin soft and supple. It also hydrates and nourishes the skin.

Conclusion

So, if you wish to get rid of dark neck then apply any of these remedies. Make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients. In order to test,  you must first apply the mixture on your hand in a little amount and leave it there for a few minutes. So,  if you are not allergic to the particular remedy. Go ahead! Free yourself from dark neck. Stay Natural!  Stay beautiful!

Reference

https://food.ndtv.com/beauty/5-home-remedies-for-a-dark-neck-make-your-skin-tone-even-1812774