Pigmentation skin care, remedies and causes

Thick hair on the face and neck is classified as a condition called hirsutism. It is generally a harmless condition, but can be embarrassing for most women. It can occur due to an elevated level of male hormones known as androgens. Hirsutism can also result when the hair follicles are overly sensitive to androgens. A known cause of hirsutism is Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS,) a common hormonal disorder. Hirsutism may also be hereditary. Determining the exact cause can be possible only by a medical consultation.

You can remove unwanted hair using various methods. Plucking of the hair can be done to remove a few hairs. This method is not recommended for removing larger areas of hair. Waxing is also an easy method for unwanted hair removal, especially for large areas. It also has the effect of exfoliating the skin as it removes dead cells. It may sting temporarily and cause a bit of skin irritation and redness. Make sure that the wax is not too hot while applying onto the skin. Commonly available hair removal creams and lotions can also be used. These work by breaking down the protein structure of the hair shaft. You must ensure that you do a patch test before using these as they may cause allergies. Electrolysis and laser hair removal are permanents method of hair removal. They are expensive and can only be done by a licensed practitioner. Laser hair removal however needs a number of treatment sittings over many weeks.

The blackness you have described around your lips and neck may be due to pigmentation. There are various home remedies to lighten these areas. Potatoes serve as natural bleaching agents and lighten the skin. Take a few slices of raw potato and place it on your face to help lighten the colour. Lime juice too is very useful in removing skin darkening. You can take a lemon slice and rub it gently on the dark areas. Rinse afterwards with cold water. Mixing a few drops of lime juice with grated tomato may also be applied on the face. For best results apply it twice daily. Another effective way to treat darkened area is to mix dried ground orange peel with curd. You can also boil cumin seeds in water and use the water to wash the face. This helps in getting rid of pigmentation marks. Cucumber juice is also effective in lightening pigmented areas on the skin.