Skincare tips: 5 easy homemade scrubs to get rid of dark spots

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Do you want to reduce or get rid of dark spots on your face? Hyperpigmentation, the term for these spots, often comes from excessive sun exposure. But they can also be caused by pregnancy, hormonal imbalances, ageing, acne and certain medications. So, without wasting any time let’s take a look at some easy homemade scrubs to get rid of dark spots.

1. Coffee Scrub

Spots and blemishes can be removed easily and successfully using Coffee Scrub. Mix one spoonful of coconut oil or olive oil with two spoonfuls of coffee to make this scrub. Mix this paste and use it to scrub the face.

2. Turmeric and Gram Flour

The advantages of this scrub are also evident while exfoliating the skin. To prepare a scrub, mix half a spoonful of curd and a pinch of turmeric with one tablespoon of gram flour. Rub this scrub onto your face and then wash it off. This scrub effectively reduces pigmentation on the face.

3. Turmeric Besan Yoghurt Scrub

Add half a spoonful of yoghurt, one tablespoon of besan or Gram flour and some turmeric. The skin-brightening qualities of turmeric aid in the reduction of hyperpigmentation. Mix well. Massage the scrub for 30 to 40 seconds, then wash with water. This scrub is great for removing tan and treating dark spots.

4. Papaya and Honey

This scrub, which is good for marks, can be used once a week. Mix two spoonfuls of papaya and one spoonful of honey. Mix this mixture and apply it to your face to get rid of it.

5. Banana and Oatmeal

This scrub brightens the face. To create this scrub, mash half a banana and mix it with one tablespoon of crushed oats. Using your finger, apply it to your face and then wash it off.

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