Homemade face packs to treat dark spots

Dark spots are very common in the face and commonly called hyperpigmentation in scientific language. This is mainly caused by the increase of melatonin in our skin. There are many homemade face packs available for dark spots, but you should remember, every mask contains exfoliating and brightening agents.

So, here I am listing down some best homemade masks to treat dark spots.

Turmeric and coconut oil face pack for dark spots

Turmeric is a skin brightening agent and coconut oil is very beneficial for hydrating the skin. So this mask will be very helpful to treat dark spots.

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil, 1 tablespoon turmeric powder.

Application:

• Melt the coconut oil and pour it into a small bowl.
• Add the turmeric powder and mix it well.
• When it all mixed up together, apply this to your face and leave it for 20 minutes.
• Rinse with normal water and wipe your face with a soft towel.

Turmeric and honey face pack for dark spots

Honey is an antimicrobial and skin soother and turmeric is used as a brightening agent. So, this face pack will also help you to treat dark spots.

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons raw organic honey, 1 tablespoon turmeric powder.

Application:

• Take those two ingredients in a dry container.
• Mix them well and make a cream-like consistency.
• Apply this to your face and leave it for 10 to 20 minutes.
• Wash your face properly with normal water.

Apple and lemon face pack

Lemon is a very rich source of vitamin C, which is very beneficial for the skin and apple contains phloretin which is an antioxidant that can prevent ultraviolet rays.

Ingredients: 1 whole apple, 2 lemon juice.

Application:

• Blend the apple in a food processor and transfer it to a small bowl.
• Then mix the lemon juice with it.
• Apply this to your skin and let it dry for 20 minutes.
• Wash your skin with normal water.

These are my top 3 face packs to treat dark spots, but you can also use Castor oil in your skin and let it soak for 5 to 10 minutes and wash it. Castor oil is also a great option to prevent hyperpigmentation.