Pregnant women suffer from a lot of ailments during pregnancy and skin pigmentation is only one of them. Developing dark skin blotches is generally hereditary and you tend to get it if your mother had it too. Since visiting a parlor is out of the question, it’s best to stick to home and natural remedies.
What Type of Skin Pigmentation Occurs during Pregnancy?
Due to hormones at play, you get dark patches on your face. Women develop what is called ‘linea nigra’ which is a dark line which runs from the navel caused by the stretching of abdominal muscles. Many women experience pigmentation in other parts of their body like perineum as well.
Why does Skin Pigmentation occur during pregnancy?
When you are pregnant, your body produces excess hormones. These hormones cause increased pigmentation. This is called the ‘Mask of pregnancy’. Around 50% of women develop it during the course of their pregnancy. You are more likely to get them if:
- It’s your first pregnancy
- You feel depressed during pregnancy
- You are exposed to sunlight often
We are here to help you with some simple home ingredients which reduce pigmentation during pregnancy
Simple Home Remedies to reduce Pigmentation during Pregnancy
Aloe Vera
Skin pigmentation can be removed with the help of Aloe Vera. Apply the pulp of fresh aloe Vera on your face and darkened skin. Was after a short while and watch your skin getting rejuvenated.
How you benefit: It is known to remove pigmentation and the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties are great for your skin.
Cucumber Juice and Honey
Take around a tablespoon of cucumber juice and honey each and mix it to a spreadable consistency. Apply this as a layer on your face and wash off after 15 minutes. You get a clearer skin with pigmentation reduced.
How You Benefit: Cucumber is known to have skin lightening properties just like honey. It also cools your skin, reduces itching and is great during pregnancy.
Papaya + Yogurt
Add mashed papaya pulp to ¼th cup yogurt and apply over the skin. You can add some lime juice as well. Wash after 15 minutes using lukewarm water.
How you benefit: Papaya has skin-lightening properties and yogurt keeps skin moisturized. Lime juice is also known for its anti-pigmentation properties.
Avocado
Mashed avocado can be applied in all pigmentation covered areas and when done on a regular basis, gives you noticeable results.
Vitamin E rich diet
Vitamin E is known to be good for your skin. Make sure to include foods like greens, almonds, kale, and seeds in your diet. This gives you an even skin tone and removes pigmentation.
Potato
Yes, you heard it right! Potatoes are not just great as fries to satisfy your food cravings. Just cut some potato slices and rub them on your darkened areas. Alternately you can grate and squeeze out the juice.
How you benefit: They exfoliate dead skin cells and are also known to alleviate pigmentation when used regularly.
Lemon Juice
Squeeze lemon juice and apply directly on the skin. Apply to the affected area and wash gently after a few minutes. Remember, lemon could cause extreme irritation, hence use it only if your skin can withstand the effect of lemon.
Try these simple home remedies and watch your pigmentation disappear like never before.