How To Get Rid of Pigmentation And Dark Spots Naturally

1. Apple Cider Vinegar

You Will Need

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon water

Cotton swab

Method

Mix the apple cider vinegar and water in a container (take equal parts of both depending on the treatment area).

Dip the cotton swab into the mixture and apply it all over the affected area. Leave it on for three minutes or until it has completely dried.

Wash it off with lukewarm water.

Repeat the treatment twice daily.

Why This Works

Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid that helps in decreasing melanin deposits, thus fading pigmentation (1).

2. Aloe Vera

You Will Need

2 tablespoons fresh aloe vera gel

1 teaspoon honey

Method

Combine the ingredients in a bowl.

Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes.

Apply it all over the affected area. Let it dry for 20-30 minutes.

Wash your face with lukewarm water.

Why This Works

Aloe vera soothes your skin and calms it down. It contains an active ingredient called aloin that has skin lightening properties (2).

3. Lemon

You Will Need

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon organic honey

Method

Mix the lemon juice and honey in a bowl.

Apply the mixture on the affected area.

Leave it on for 15 minutes.

Wash it off with lukewarm water.

Why This Works

Lemon is a potent bleaching agent and has skin lightening properties (4). However, lemon juice can irritate sensitive skin, so do a patch test before using.

4. Red Onion

You Will Need

1 red onion

Method

Cut the onion into slices.

Take a slice and rub it on the affected area.

Let the onion juice dry for at least 10 minutes.

Wash it with lukewarm water.

You may even grate the onion, squeeze out the juice, and apply it on your skin.

Repeat this treatment twice daily.

Why This Works

Red onion is often used in scar lightening creams. It has skin lightening and whitening properties and can be used to treat hyperpigmentation (5)

5. Milk

You Will Need

3 tablespoons of fresh milk

Cotton swab

Method

Soak the cotton swab in milk.

Gently rub it all over the affected area.

Leave it on for 15-20 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water.

Repeat twice daily.

Why This Works

Milk contains lactic acid, which is often used in chemical peels to brighten and whiten skin. It has also been found that lactic acid can be used to treat melasma (6).