Dark Neck

Many people suffer from dark skin around the neck. The condition is known as acanthosis nigricans. It is characterized by hyper pigmentation of the skin along the folds and creases in the body. Though people wash their face many times a day, they ignore to shower and scrub the neck area. This can cause dark skin. Dark skin can spoil your look and it will affect your self confidence. The skin may remain soft and velvety. 

Causes Of  Dark Neck?

The exact cause of dark neck varies and is often unknown. Some of the causes of dark skin around the neck are diabetes, hereditary, obesity, polycystic ovary etc. In some cases, poor personal hygiene has also resulted in dark neck. Too much exposure to sun is another reason for the dark colored skin on the neck area. The condition can be treated to a certain level by the right cleansing, scrubbing and moisturizing using natural methods. Reducing the weight of the person also helps if the darkness is caused by overweight or obesity

Remedies For Dark Neck

1. Cucumber

Cucumber cleanses the skin and help to soothe the skin and bring back the glow of the skin. Scrubbing the neck with cucumber removes the dead skin cells.
• Apply grated cucumber or cucumber juice on the dark neck.
• Gently scrub the neck for a few minutes
• Wash it off after 15 minutes

2. Lemon Juice

The citric acid present in the lemon juice is a natural bleaching agent. If you have sensitive skin, you will have to use diluted lemon juice for this purpose.
• Apply lemon juice to the dark skin of the neck using cotton ball
• Leave it there for 10-20 minutes and wash it off with water.
• Do not expose the skin to sunlight after applying lemon juice.

3. Honey And Tomato

Honey helps to lighten the skin and it is a natural moisturizer. Tomato and lemon has acids in them which will help to lighten the dark color.
• Mix honey , tomato juice and lemon juice and apply it to the affected areas
• Leave the mix on the skin for 20 minutes and wash it off.
• Repeat the remedy daily to get faster result

4. Almonds

Almonds contain vitamins which are essential for the skin health. The oil also acts as a moisturizer.
• Make a paste of powdered almond and milk powder with honey
• Apply this paste on the sides and back of the neck, where the skin is dark
• Leave the mixture on the skin for 30 minutes and wash off with water.

5. Olive Oil

Olive oil helps to moisturize the skin and to nourish the skin.
• Mix olive oil and lemon juice and apply it on the dark neck areas
• Keep the mix on the skin for at least 20 minutes to reduce the darkness of the skin.

6. Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is a natural skin lightener and it also moisturizes the skin
• Apply pure gel of Aloe Vera directly on the neck
• Wash your neck after 20 minutes.
• Repeat the remedy daily to get faster result

7. Potato

The potato has bleaching abilities and this will lighten the skin.
• Take grated potato or potato juice and apply it on your neck
• Leave it there for 15 minutes and clean the neck using water
• You can also apply a mix of lime juice and potato juice to get faster results

8. Vitamin E Oil

Vitamin E oil nourishes the skin and moisturizes the skin.
• Apply vitamin E oil to your dark neck and massage the area lightly, before going to bed at night
• Next day morning wash the area

9. Sandalwood Powder

Sandalwood helps to soothe the skin and helps to regain the glow.
• Make a paste of sandal wood and rose water
• Apply it on the affected area and allow it to dry
• Wash it off with cool water

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