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dark neck
Your neck is as exposed to the sun and other external factors as your face and hands. The skin around the neck also shows the ravages of exposure to climatic changes and aging. To keep the skin soft and smooth the most important thing to do is drink plenty of water as it not only helps in smooth functioning of the body, but also helps remove toxins from the body.
Here are some home remedies to whiten a dark neck:
- Mix three spoons of Borax powder, two spoons of glycerin, and two cups of rose water. Apply this mixture on your neck and leave it for a while. Wash it off with water later on.
- Mix equal parts of lanolin and butter and apply this mixture on your neck. Leave it overnight and wash it off in the morning .
- You can also apply aloe vera gel with vitamin E oil to treat the darkened skin.
- It is also advised to wear high collared clothes to protect your neck. However, the collar should be loose so that it does not rub against your neck.
- You can rub lemon slices on the darkened area of your neck.
- Apply vitamin E oil to a dark neck.
- Mix one teaspoon of lemon juice, one teaspoon of cucumber juice, and a pinch of turmeric powder. Apply this mixture and leave it for 20 minutes to dry and then wash it off.
- Make a paste of gram flour, turmeric powder, curd, and one teaspoon of milk. And apply this paste on your neck and leave it to dry for 20 minutes and then wash it.
- Exfoliate your neck skin regularly. You can add a few drops of lemon juice to lighten a dark neck quicker.
- Use a scrub to remove dead cells. You can also sprinkle salt on the lemon and rub it on your neck. Lemon acts as a natural bleach and cleanser.
- Mix cocoa butter and a few drops of honey. Apply this mixture two to three times a day for seven days continuously.
- Drink plenty of fluids; this will help flush out toxins from the body.
- Soak four to five almonds overnight. Grind to a paste and apply at bedtime. Wash it off in the morning.
- Apply sunscreen before you step out of home.
- Make a paste of sandalwood powder and rosewater. Apply at bedtime and wash it in the morning.
- Eat a diet consisting of fresh fruits, salads and whole cereals. A balanced diet will keep your body healthy and free of any nutritional deficiency.
A dark neck can effectively be treated with these home remedies if they are done regularly. As with most home remedies, you have to be patient because the results will take some time. Not all the remedies will suit your skin, so depending on your skin type, you should continue with the one that works for you. It is advisable to consult a doctor if you get rashes or if there is no result from any treatment.
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