EVER heard of the medical term acanthosis nigricans or in other words, dark patches?
Mostly found on your neck and even armpits, there are are home remedies that could easily help remove this condition.
According to website curejoy.com. below are a few easy methods that could help you get rid of it.
- Mash up some avocado
Avocados contain an important antioxidant known as glutathione.
Glutathione has been found to lower melanin levels by inhibiting the enzyme tyrosinase involved in melanin production.
How to use:
Apply a little mashed up avocado to darkened areas of your neck to help lighten it.
- Apply aloe vera
You might already know that aloe vera can do wonders for your skin because of its moisturising and anti-ageing properties. But did you know that it can also help you deal with hyperpigmentation? Aloesin, a compound found in aloe vera, can retard melanin production by inhibiting tyrosinase activity.
How to use:
Cut into an aloe vera leaf and scoop out the gel inside. Apply this gel to your neck for around 30 minutes, twice a day and you should see an improvement in about two weeks.
- Combine lemon juice and baking soda
A common remedy for getting rid of dark skin involves two readily available ingredients — lemon juice and baking soda. Lemon juice is a rich source of vitamin C which can inhibit melanin formation.
Meanwhile, baking soda can gently exfoliate your skin to remove the layer of dark skin that’s present.
How to use:
Mix some baking soda with a tablespoon of lemon juice and a few drops of olive oil and apply it to your neck. Leave it on for about ten minutes and rinse off.
