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The reasons for darkening of the skin are many. Prolonged exposure to the sun, hyper pigmentation, hormonal imbalances and skin disorders could be responsible for the discoloration of the skin. There are various ways by which you can attempt to lighten the skin and also prevent further darkening from taking place. These may not bring you results in just one week. But regular use will bring positive results in a short amount of time. The most common reason for darkening of the skin is increased sun exposure. This is due to the body's own protective mechanism in which body cells, called melanocytes begin to produce an increased amount of melanin, thereby causing the skin to darken. As such it is always important to apply sunscreen before going out. Apply it thirty minutes before stepping out to allow it to take effect. This will prevent further darkening of the skin.
Lemon juice is an excellent remedy for lightening the skin. It works as a natural bleaching agent and as such helps greatly in the removal of sun tan and other types of skin darkening. You can apply the juice of a lemon and let it remain on the skin for about ten minutes. Ensure that your skin does not have any cuts or sore, as this could lead to burning and irritation. Also, avoid going out into the sun with the lemon juice on the skin or immediately after washing it off, as this could cause the skin to darken further. Another effective skin lightening pack can be made using sandalwood powder, fuller's earth and rose water. A tablespoon of sandalwood powder can be added to a quarter of a cup of fuller's earth. Add enough rose water to make a thick paste and apply to the skin. Leave it on until it dries and then wash it off with cool water.
There are many other natural remedies for removing dark patches on the skin. A mask of lemon juice and honey works wonders in removing tan. You may also apply a mixture of rose water, lemon juice and cucumber juice. The skin is also lightened considerably by the application of a paste of orange peel powder and basil juice. A paste of almonds mixed with honey also serves to lighten the skin. You can even massage the skin with a paste of gram flour, milk cream, lemon juice and turmeric powder. The juice extracted from potatoes can also be rubbed on the darkened skin.
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