Tips to remove pigmentation from your face
March 4, 2010
Pigmentation or changes in the color of a woman’s skin are caused owing to the use of birth control pills, female hormonal changes etc which can reflect as pigmentation. This problem can also occur because of exposure to sunlight which can leave the skin dark because of tanning.You must first of all find out the cause or pigmentation. Melasma can appear as brownish patches on the face. This type of pigmentation can occur on both sides of the face, around the lips, bridge of the nose, cheekbones, forehead and jaw area. The pigmentation takes the shape of a butterfly typically.
Women who suffer from hormonal disorders such as thyroid, Polycystic ovarian disease and those who make use of oral contraceptives can develop this problem. It can also develop in the premenopausal stage or during and after pregnancy in women. Sun exposure can trigger the problem of pigmentation also. Men can also suffer from the problem of pigmentation. In the case of men, stress will be the main factor that causes this problem. Some people also have a family history of this problem and can suffer from it. Diabetic patients can also develop this problem sometimes.
You can undertake the following cures to get relief from pigmentation or melasma. You can make use of a bleaching cream that contain Hydroquinone. This can help by fading the melasma pigmentation. You can also get rid of the discoloration of the skin through laser treatment. You must avoid exposure to the sun for a long period of time.
Making use of sunscreens with SPF-30 can also help you get relief. Those who are suffering from this problem must make use of sunscreen lotions daily. You must also make use of mild cleansers and soaps while experiencing this problem. While undertaking a facial you can opt for curd facial or fruit/glycolic acid facial which can be used directly on skin.
You can mask the pigmentation by using cosmetics. However this can only offer temporary cure. You must refrain from using creams, lotions or facial cleansers which can give you an allergy by irritating the skin. You can also drink lots of water and apply papaya on the patches to get relief.
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