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Are to looking for ways to cure hyperpigmentation around mouth naturally? Well, this article is specifically for you. Let me start with this- of all the skincare problems I have had until now, dark pigmentation around mouth has been the most difficult to remove.
I have tried-
- Five months of treatment from a dermatologist
- Kojic acid creams
- Niacinamide
- All DIYs and natural remedies on the internet
- Different skincare routines
And guess what, nothing worked. I was so frustrated and desperate to remove this dark shadow around my mouth that I tried to scrub away the skin roughly to get rid of the abhorred mark. It made the problem even worse. I thought laser was the only option remaining but, I wasn’t sure about it. I wanted to get rid of this hyperpigmentation around mouth naturally. And, I did succeed at doing the same. How? Keep on reading.
The proven ways to get rid of hyperpigmentation around mouth
Sunlight
We have all heard that overexposure to the sun causes pigmentation and irreversible skin damage. What we miss here is the word OVEREXPOSURE.
Sunlight is really beneficial for us. It’s just that too much exposure to sunlight is harmful.
Sunlight provides our body-
- Vitamin D
- It balances the fire element in our body
- Removes bile within our body
- Improves sleep quality
- Improves our mental health
I have personally noticed the clarity in my skin and the difference in my skin texture after sitting in sunlight 10 minutes daily before 10 am.
Upper lip hair removal
Earlier I used to use a facial razor for removing the upper lip hair, but now I use either wax, epilator or threading to remove the hair on the upper lip.
I have noticed that the hair growth has become less and, the thickness of hair has also reduced.
Also, use aloe vera/ ice cube and tea tree oil after removing the hair.
Hormone balance
Hormonal imbalance is quite common these days, and it gives rise to a lot of skin problems.
Excessive oestrogen in our body leads to excessive production of melanin ( the pigment that gives the skin dark colour ) which could be one of the reasons for hyperpigmentation.
Include foods in your diet that balance your body’s hormonal levels (for example- Shatavari and sesame seeds).
Lower your stress levels by incorporating qi gong and meditation.
Do not forget to exercise.
Multivitamins
One of the reasons for hyperpigmentation around mouth is the deficiency of essential vitamins ( B12 ) and minerals. I have been taking multivitamins for quite a few months now. And, I have seen a mind-blowing difference in my skin tone and the overall glow on my skin.
Skincare routine for hyperpigmentation around mouth
Face wash
For face wash, all you need is-
- 4 tbsp gram flour
- 3 tbsp Multani mitti
- 1 tbsp wild turmeric
Put all the ingredients together in a container and shake them till they get mixed.
Whenever you use it, take 1 tbsp in a bowl and add water to it until you get a paste-like consistency.
Put the paste all over your face and massage it for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Then, leave it on for 5-10 minutes.
After that, wash your face.
If you wear makeup, this might not clean your skin properly as it is a mild cleanser. Now, I finally have come to a point where I don’t have to wear makeup.
Gram flour treats acne and has zinc in it to fight infections. It controls excess sebum production and calms down the skin. Wild turmeric /Kasthuri turmeric has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It protects our skin against harmful solar radiation and helps in skin rejuvenation.
Multani mitti absorbs sebum, sweat, oil and dirt from the clogged pores and makes your skin radiant by helping you get rid of blemishes.
Toner
For toner, I am using simple rose water
For hydrating the skin
I use shea butter.
Shea butter helps with collagen production. It is incredibly nourishing and hydrating for our skin. It softens the skin, strengthens it and reduces wrinkles.
Shea butter protects our skin from sun damage and makes it glow like never before.
After hydrating my face, I use the gel directly from the Vitamin E capsule to the dark areas of my mouth.
Other than these THREE steps I like to-
Take steam
To take facial steam-
- Fill up a small pot with 1 cup of water. Add 1 Tbsp green tea to it and bring it to a full boil.
- Remove your makeup and clean your face with a gentle cleanser.
- Pour boiling water into a big glass bowl.
- Cover your head with a towel so that it drops down on either side of your face. Trap the steam so that it concentrates near your skin. Do not be very close to the steaming water- it can burn your skin.
- Take steam for 5 minutes.
- After that, you can apply toner and moisturiser.
- You can apply a facial mask after taking the steam. Post that, hydrate your skin.
Steam opens up your pores and helps provide effective cleansing. It increases circulation resulting in a healthy natural glow. It releases trapped sebum beneath your skin surface, a breeding ground for acne-causing bacteria.
I take steam at least three times a week.
Apply clay mask
Thursday is my clay mask day. You can use any clay for the face mask ( kaolin clay, Multani mitti, bentonite clay etc.)
Application:
- Take clay in a glass bowl.
- Mix it with 1/4th tbsp of raw apple cider vinegar and water.
- Stir the mixture until it is a smooth paste.
- Apply a layer of it to the face.
- Let it dry for 10-15 min.
- Remove the clay mask by washing it with warm water.
- Slight redness might appear on the skin but, that is normal.
- Make sure you use a clay mask at least once a week.
Clay has multiple benefits and is also known for its healing properties. A clay mask helps in unclogging skin pores and shrinking them. It helps in controlling sebum overproduction and drawing out toxins from the skin.
Apply face scrub
It is crucial to get rid of dead skin cells. I use this simple homemade face scrub every Sunday.
For this, you need:
- 5 tbsp rice flour
- 5 tbsp oats
- 15-16 almonds
Put rice flour, oats and almonds in a blender and blend them until you get a powder. You can store it in a container for up to a year.
Whenever you use it, take 1 tbsp of scrub in a bowl.
Add enough water until you get a paste-like consistency.
Massage your face with this scrub for 5-10 minutes. Then, wash it off.
Make sure while using this scrub, you are massaging with light pressure. Do not go hard on your skin.
You can add more water during scrubbing so that your fingers can move with ease while massaging.
Rice flour contains Vitamin B, which helps in producing new cells. It makes our skin smoother and shiny. Rice maintains and repairs our skin and protects it against free radicals. Oats have anti-inflammatory properties that help in improving dry skin and roughness. It also reduces itchiness and gives a glow to the skin. Almonds have copper in them, which helps in getting rid of pigmentation. They are rich in essential fatty acids that prevent dry skin.
After scrubbing my face, I use a facial mask.
Patience
Please do not look 100 times a day in the mirror and feel insecure. All I can say is that it is possible to fix hyperpigmentation around mouth. I have done it, but it takes time. It took me 10 months to almost a year to finally say that now I have no pigmentation around my mouth.
Whenever you apply anything to your face, be thankful for that product as if that is working wonders.
I did this visualisation practice before sleeping, where I felt all the cells of my body glowing and are vibrating in love and healing.
Have patience; you will get there.
Enjoy the process, do not think about it too much.
Just focus on self-love and staying happy. You will see it healing when you are not even focused on it.
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