Brown spots are often bothersome and unsightly and affect both men and women. Often a source of complex, it is the consequence of hyperpigmentation of the skin caused by excessive production of melanin.
Appearing in the neck, underarms and inside the thighs, brown spots are caused by various factors including overexposure to UV radiation, naturally or artificially, pregnancy, hormone imbalance, pituitary tumors, or benign lesions, vitamin B deficiency, certain hormonal medications, lack of sleep, stress and skin aging. The latter then cause the overproduction of melanocytes, that is to say cells increasing the production of melanin, which appears and gives way to brown spots.
Although several chemical remedies are available commercially to fade brown spots, it is possible to mitigate with all-natural remedies including this anti-brown spot scrub. Here is the recipe!
Natural recipe of brown stain remover
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons pink Himalayan salt
- 4 tablespoons of coconut oil
- 4 tablespoons of baking soda
Preparation:
To make this scrub, start by mixing all the ingredients in a bowl to obtain a homogeneous texture. Then keep it in an airtight container for reuse once or twice a week.
Application :
To use the scrub, apply it on the dark area, that is to say the neck, underarms or inside the thighs. Let it dry for a few minutes and then make circular movements to eliminate dead skin. Finally, rinse with clear water. You will instantly notice that the gummed area is thinning!
Note that avoid sun exposure without sun protection, consume foods rich in vitamin E and hydrate properly so that the cells of the body can regenerate and thus avoid the overproduction of melanocytes.
Benefits of the ingredients:
Himalayan Pink Salt: Illustrated as large crystals, Himalayan Pink Salt contains approximately 82% sodium chloride and 15% minerals including magnesium, calcium and potassium among others. It is thanks to these that the pink salt of Himalaya makes it possible to relieve the headaches, to increase the level of hydration, to stabilize the arterial pressure but also to balance the water content outside and the inside the cells of the body. In addition, it stimulates blood circulation which improves cellular regeneration and thus avoids brown spots.
Coconut oil: Possessing many virtues beneficial to health, coconut oil is also effective in beauty care. Indeed, it has antiseptic and whitening virtues. Similarly, it contains lauric acid, which acts as an antimicrobial and antifungal, and vitamins A and E, which protect the skin. Thus, it is an ally to defend the skin against external aggressions but also to fade brown spots.
Baking soda: Used both to clean the house, to improve its health and for body care, baking soda is a product to do everything. Moreover, it acts as an excellent exfoliator to remove dead cells and impurities while softening and purifying the skin. It also has a natural whitening and disinfecting action, which is why it is particularly recommended for reducing brown spots.