the darkening and how to treat it, its appearance will even out.
Additional Home Remedies
Colloidal Oatmeal
People make colloidal oatmeal by grinding oatmeal into a powder. Combining it with some bathwater or other liquids will help it absorb into the skin.
Research suggests that colloidal oatmeal has several potential benefits for the skin. Colloidal oatmeal may:
- protect the skin from the sun
- moisturize the skin
- treat conditions that affect the skin, such as psoriasis
- These benefits may help prevent skin from darkening.
Green tea
Green tea might help with lightening skin tone, according to a review.
However, the authors indicate that there is a need for further research as the study in question was limited and did not feature in a peer-reviewed journal.
Initial findings suggest that green tea may help with reducing skin pigmentation, though.
Turmeric
People often use turmeric as a spice in foods, but it also has some potential health benefits.
According to a review of Source, two different studies examining turmeric’s effect on the skin showed that it was effective in reducing fine lines and wrinkles and may help with the appearance of dark spots on the skin.
However, the review indicated that the study on skin lightening is not conclusive and that further research is necessary.
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