12 Home Remedies to Get Rid of Pigmentation & Dark Spots

 5. Sandalwood – Sandalwood is one of the oldest blood purifiers which helps in reducing pigmentation. It is known to have anti-inflammatory properties that assist in reducing acne and dark spots.

Method to follow –

  • Take sandalwood powder and mix it with rose water to make a paste.
  • Apply the paste on affected areas of your skin and leave it for thirty minutes or more.
  • Rinse the area of the skin with lukewarm water.

How often should you do it?

You can try this method thrice a week.

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6. Oatmeal – Oatmeal makes the skin appear younger by exfoliating the dead skin. It is an excellent scrubber which is effective for reducing dark spots and for treating hyperpigmentation. The amino acids present in the oatmeal are helpful in lightening the effect on the skin.

Method to follow –

  • Take oatmeal and mix it with milk.
  • Apply it on the affected part of the skin and scrub it gently.
  • Keep scrubbing for a few minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water.

How often to should you follow this process?

This can be done twice a week.

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