The reason for dark complexion
The most common complexion problem, which happens with time and because of certain other object, is the darkening of skin color. The main reason for this skin’s darkened color is the over-absorption of the natural coloring pigment known as melanin by the top-most dermal layer. Melanin is manufactured in the basal cell layers and dead cells present over the surface absorb the coloring pigments.
A gradual diminution in skin rejuvenation and improper shedding of the skin surface affects its complexion too. The general deterioration of the skin is quite obvious with advancing of the age. The reduced blood circulation, the loss in activities of oil and sweat glands and degeneration of bodily tissues cause dryness and creases onto the skin.
Ways to improve the skin complexion
The aspects of skin complexions and textures that need the maximum care are skin colors, clarities and severe dryness, harshness and oiliness respectively. Fortunately, we have many homemade remedies and other techniques that can improve the skin complexion in a markedly way. Here are some of the most popular ways on how to improve the skin complexion
Home Cosmetic Care to Improve Skin Complexion
Cleansing technique
Instead of soaps, one should go for gram flours (equal quantities of green grams and Bengal grams are an ideal combination that can improve the complexion of the skin) mixed in cow’s milk or rice water. Scrub this special paste onto the body and wash with clear, plain water. This is a great recipe for improving the clarity of the skin. Follow this special kind of cleanse at least once or two times in a week.
Complexion Masks
Masks always help improving the tone and the texture of the skin and hence, finally improve its complexion. For this, one can make a paste of a pinch of powdered dried turmeric and 1 tablespoon of milk powder in 2 tablespoon natural honey and the juice of ½ a lemon. Apply this paste onto the face and keep it till it gets dried. Rinse the face and feel the difference.
Another way to have complexion mask is taking equal quantities of black and white cumin seeds and blend them, grind them into a thick paste by adding some milk or creams. Application of this paste all across the face is better. After 15 minutes, rinse it off and one should use this mask at least two times in a week for better effect.
Simple skin lightening technique
Take one lime and cut it into two and then rub ½ of it onto the face softly. Squeeze the ½ in a cup of water and then add some rock salt and consume it. One should go for this for 6-8 wk regularly day-after-day to witness significant improvement.
For blackheads/whitehead and acne blemishes
For this, one can make a fine paste of turmeric rhizomes and mustard seeds and make an application onto the affected area every night. Washing the spots with water would make them getting fade away eventually.
Moisturising the Oily Skin
For this, one can use oatmeal and sandalwood scrubs (1 teaspoon of oatmeal, 1/4 teaspoon of sandalwood powder) for cleansing the skin. Following this with toning with 1 teaspoon of vinegar in a glass of water is highly beneficial. Cutting some slices of raw potatoes and putting them all over the face and leaving on for 20 minutes is also considered to be great to have skin complexion.
Moisturizing the Dry Skin
After cleansing the skin with milder herbal soap, toning it with rosewater and applying a spoonful of glycerin to which some drops of vitamin oil or Indian gooseberry’s oil is been added onto the face is trusted remedy to get fair complex. Rinsing off after 15 minutes is beneficial. Use this moisturizing preparation onto the face for softer and smoother texture.
How to improve the skin complexion by preventing some things
- Prevent perfumed lipstick
- Avoid creams with highly alkalinity
- Avoid bleaching and lightening creams that contain mercury
- Prevent using strong soaps and detergents
- Avoid picking of acne pustules/pimples.
