Which are the home remedies or products for removal of pigmentation?

Going by your question, it can be assumed that you are displaying what is known as hyper pigmentation. In hyper pigmentation, the skin tends to produce too much of the pigment melanin leading to the accumulation on the skin surface. This results in a darkening of the skin, more so on the face. There are a lot of skin care products being sold over the counter that claim to make your skin fairer in the span of a few days; however, caution is advised when choosing these skin care products since the ones with a harsh chemical composition may further worsen the damage. Your skin might also be allergic to some of the ingredients, causing the pigmentation to go from bad to worse. Go for ones that match your skin type and its needs; herbal ones are ideal.

However, if you so wish, a considerable amount of expense can be reduced by sticking to a few simple home remedies. These home remedies, passed down through the ages are effective in fighting hyper pigmentation and restoring the natural color of the skin. Cocoa butter massage is among the most recommended of these remedies. Massage the affected parts of the skin, in your case the face, with cocoa butter using your fingertips in a gentle circular motion. Cocoa butter is an excellent natural antioxidant and also serves as a   moisturizer. The massaging action promotes blood circulation also helps in the regeneration of skin cells. Combined, these two actions can have great curative effects on skin affected by hyper pigmentation. A mixture of oatmeal with yogurt and tomato juice is another effective home remedy. Mix them well and apply the mixture on the affected parts of the skin. Leave it on for another twenty minutes and then rinse it off with cold water. This treatment, when regularly followed, reduces any tanning and visibly lightens the skin.

Another excellent home remedy is a mixture of milk powder, honey lemon juice and almond oil. Mix 1 teaspoon of milk powder, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of honey and half a teaspoon of almond oil well and apply it onto the affected skin. Leave it on for fifteen to twenty minutes and rinse using cold water. Repeat this face wash twice a day and in a few weeks you will find the pigmentation visible reduced. It serves an additional purpose of moisturizing the skin. Make sure you drink a lot of water to keep your skin hydrated.