5 Natural remedies for dark spots and pigmentation
Lemon juice bleaches pigmentation and black spots. Use a cotton ball to apply fresh lemon juice to the afflicted regions for 10-15 minutes before rinsing. If you have sensitive skin, avoid lemon juice.
Lemon Juice
Dilute apple cider vinegar with water and apply it to dark spots with a cotton ball. Its acidic nature helps exfoliate the skin and reduce pigmentation over time. Rinse it off after a few minutes.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Mix turmeric powder with milk or yogurt. Apply the paste to pigmented areas and wash it off after 15-20 minutes. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory and skin-lightening curcumin.
Turmeric paste
Mash ripe papaya and apply it as a face mask or directly to the dark spots. Papaya contains natural enzymes like papain that help in exfoliation and fading dark spots over time.
Papaya
Aloe vera is relaxing and therapeutic. Apply aloe vera gel to the afflicted areas. After 20–30 minutes, rinse. Dark patches might fade with regular use.