You might have noticed that the color of your body or face is different from that of the other parts. but this is not just the case with adults but children as well. There can be a number of reasons to blame for it, for instance, sun exposure, hormonal changes, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, etc. In this article, we will be looking at 11 natural home remedies to treat uneven skin tone in children.
11 Home Remedies to Get Rid of Uneven Skin Tone
Lemon, Sugar and Coconut Scrub
The astringent properties of lemon juice help to diminish dark spots and blemishes. Whereas sugar helps to exfoliate the dead skin cells and coconut oil will help keep your skin moisturized.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
Method
- Mix all the ingredients and apply the mask on your face.
- Avoiding the area around your eyes, scrub gently
- Wash with lukewarm water.
Lemon, Honey, Nutmeg and Cinnamon Mask
Honey has antibacterial properties and keeps your skin moisturized. On the other side, lemon acts as a skin lightening and bleaching agent.
Ingredients
Method
- Mix the ingredients well and massage on your face.
- Leave for about 20-30 minutes.
- Massage your fingers in a circular motion to remove the mask.
Milk Powder Face Mask
Lactic acid brightens your face by sloughing off the dead skin cells as well as keeping your skin hydrated and soft. On the other side, orange juice has citric acid that closes the pores making your skin shine.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons milk powder
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
Method
- Mix all the ingredients and apply the mixture on your face.
- Wash with lukewarm water after it dries.
Cucumber and Lemon Juice
This is one of the best ways to reduce your blemishes and get an even skin tone. It will help brighten your complexion, reduce inflammation, shrink pores and calm your skin.
Ingredients
- ½ cucumber
- Juice of ½ lemon
Method
- Grate the cucumber in a bowl.
- Keep it in the fridge for about an hour.
- Add lemon juice and then apply it to your face.
- Leave it thereon for 15 minutes.
- Clean your face using wet cotton pads.
Tomato Pulp
Tomato juice or pulp lightens blemishes, reduces acne, soothes sun-tan and is one of the easiest ways to get rid of uneven skin tone.
Ingredients
- 1 tomato (pulped)
Method
- Apply the pulp all over your face and neck.
- Let it dry
- Wash with cold water.
Tulsi, Neem, Multani Mitti, and Rose Water Face Pack
Tulsi helps tighten the pores, repairs cellular damage and evens out your skin tone. The antibacterial properties of neem kill germs and multani mitti absorbs the excess oil and shrinks your pores.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon multani mitti
- 1 teaspoon neem powder
- 1 tablespoon rosewater
- 1 teaspoon tulsi powder
Method
- Make a paste by mixing all the ingredients and spread it all throughout your face.
- Allow it to dry and then rinse.
Orange Juice and Turmeric
The bleaching properties of orange juice reduces blemishes and dark patches, making your skin glow. As we all know, turmeric has been used as a skin-lightening agent for ages.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
Method
- Blend both the items well and apply to your skin
- Let it dry for 10 minutes
- Wash with cold water
Sandalwood and Milk Face Pack
Red sandalwood powder is beneficial in reducing dark spots and blemishes. When used with milk and turmeric, it helps remove tan and gives your skin a bright and glowing look.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon red sandalwood powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon milk
Method
- Mix the ingredients well.
- Apply the paste on your face.
- Wash using lukewarm water.
Raw Papaya and Milk Face Wash
Being loaded with alpha-hydroxy acids, papain and enzymes, green papaya helps remove dead skin cells, giving your face a bright look.
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw papaya
- 2 tablespoons of raw milk
Method
- Blend the papaya into a smooth paste.
- Add some water (if needed).
- Add milk to make a thick paste.
- Spread the paste all over your face.
- Wait for 15-20 minutes
- Wash with cold water.
Honey and Oatmeal
Oatmeal consists of saponins and anti-inflammatory properties that help cleanse your skin. Honey helps to keep your pores clean and nourishes your skin.
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 drops tea tree essential oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons rolled oats.
Method
- Grind the oatmeal
- Mix lemon juice, tea tree oil. Honey and oats.
- Apply the mixture to your face.
- Let it stay for 15 minutes
- Wash with cold water.
Milk, Gram Flour and Baking Soda
Goat’s milk exfoliates the dead skin cells and provides an even skin tone. Baking soda is a natural exfoliator and gram flour makes your skin firm.
- 1 teaspoon gram flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons goat’s milk
Method
- Mix the ingredients in a bowl.
- Apply the mixture to your face.
- Let it dry.
- Wash with cold water.
Conclusion
Make sure whatever home remedy you choose for your child; you follow it on a regular basis because it is only then that you can treat this issue of uneven skin tone.
Sources:
https://medlineplus.gov/skinpigmentationdisorders.html
https://www.netdoctor.co.uk/beauty/skincare/a8961/beat-uneven-skin-for-a-clear-youthful-complexion/
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