Dark skin on the inner thighs occurs when the skin in that area produces abundance of melanin.
“Melanin” is The pigment that gives human skin, hair, and eyes their colour. Dark-skinned people have more melanin in their skin than light-skinned people especially “albino” Melanin is produced by cells called melanocytes.
Dark inner thighs may force you to limit your choice of clothing and make you extremely self-conscious and hesitant. If you are seeking natural alternatives to this problem, we have your back. Listed below are some excellent home remedies that can assist in lightening dark inner thighs
How to prevent dark Inner thigh:
1. Wearbicycle or nylon shorts to prevent chafing.
2. Keep the affected area clean and dry.
3. Exfoliate the affected area regularly.
4. Wear loose and breathable clothing when the weather is hot and humid.
5. Avoid shaving in the affected area to prevent further irritation.
Following these tips regularly can reduce your chances of getting hyperpigmentation on your inner thighs to a great extent
Causes:
There are many reasons you may experience darkening of the inner thigh.
–Regular wearing of bomshot(tight)this happens when your body perspire alot without proper hygiene
–Hormonal imbalance especially pregnant women and lactating mothers
Remedies:
1) COCONUT OIL & LEMON JUICE
Coconut oil serves as a moisturizer while lemon is packed with vitamin C to exfoliate the skin.
HOW TO USE;Combine few teaspoons of of coconut oil and squeeze out half average sized lemon. Rub the mixture on affected area & massage for about 10minutes. Then Wash off area.
Combine few teaspoons of of coconut oil and squeeze out half average sized lemon. Rub the mixture on affected area & massage for about 10minutes. Then Wash off area.
2) SUGAR, LEMON & HONEY SCRUB
Sugar is very good for skin exfoliation & brightening.
HOW TO USE;Mix juice from half lemon bulb with one teaspoon of sugar and one tablespoon of honey. The mixture is a greasy scrub… Scrub gently unto the areas and leave for about 20minutes before washing off.
Mix juice from half lemon bulb with one teaspoon of sugar and one tablespoon of honey. The mixture is a greasy scrub… Scrub gently unto the areas and leave for about 20minutes before washing off.
BAKING SODA PASTE
Baking soda helps lighten skin but should be used with caution. It may be harsh and irritate certain kind of skin type ( if it is then discontinue use) even if it is highly effective. HOW TO USE; Mix baking soda with water to form a paste. Rub paste on discoloration and leave for about 15minutes before rinsing off.
4) ALOE VERA
Aloe is still the queen of natural remedies for it’s minimal side effects. Directly apply aloe gel from the plant on the affected area and leave for about 20minutes then Wash off.
TOOTHPASTE AND LEMON
Mix toothpaste with juice from fresh lemon and rub generously on area. Leave for 15minutes and wash off.
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Obrempong-Nana Kwaku Ampomah 