Why Do I Have an Uneven Skin Tone??

It is every woman's dream to have a super smooth and evenly-toned skin with a natural, sun kissed glow. Unfortunately, quite a few reasons can lead to uneven skin tone, which results in both an unhealthy and tired-looking complexion.

Uneven skin tone is also known as hyper pigmentation which is the over production of melanin.

Melanin is the pigment responsible for producing our skin color,eye color and even our hair color. When there is an over production of melanin,skin tone will become uneven leaving you with an unattractive complexion.The most commonly affected parts of the body includes:the forehead,cheeks,upper lips and chin.

Causes of Hyper pigmentation

• Hormonal changes: Most pregnant women experience uneven skin tone as their body reacts to the change in hormone levels.Women who also take birth control pills may face hyper pigmentation.
• Exposure to Damaging Ultra Violent Rays whether from the sun or tanning beds can trigger the overproduction of melanin causing discoloration,this is one of the common causes of hyper pigmentation.if you stay in the sun unprotected for too long, your skin will be burned and even when it heals you will notice that your skin tone has become uneven
• Inflammation of the skin: When the skin becomes inflamed due to acne,injuries and harsh skin treatments,during the healing process,the skin produces excess melanin thus exposing one to discoloration.
• Some Medical conditions like Addison"s disease and skin infections like eczema and ring worm may cause hyper pigmentation.
• Smokers are also at a risk of experiencing uneven skin tone.

Treatment

There are countless skin products available for treatment, personally i am team natural so i"m going to throw more light on the natural remedies used in the treatment of uneven skin tone.lets shed some light on the chemical methods though:

• Skin creams that contain natural ingredients like milk and honey are highly recommended because these ingredients hardly have adverse effects. Below is one of my favorite body scrub because of its high content in milk,sugar and honey and it can also be used for the treatment of uneven skin tone.
  

I am strongly against the use of skin creams that contain Hydroquinone.

Hydroquinone is a chemical skin lightener basically used to fade dark areas by decreasing the production of the skin"s pigment cells.It is commonly found in lightening creams.It actually does the work but the disadvantages are far more than the advantages. 

 Over time,continuous use of creams that contain this chemical can decrease skin elasticity which can accelerate the look of aging.

For those of us living in the tropics,it is advised to discontinue the use of such creams because we are constantly exposed to the harsh rays of the sun and over exposure to UV rays  while using lightening creams that contain Hydroquinone  will result in even more darkened areas and perhaps scarring.

• Use Sunscreen daily: You’re not really going without sunscreen every day are you? In my previous post i also mentioned sunscreen as one of a woman's beauty essential. Wearing sunscreen every day will help prevent any further damage from the sun’s harmful UV rays and when used over time will help to get rid of uneven skin tone. Make sure to get at least SPF15 daily and you will do your skin great favors.

Natural Remedies:

• Water: The body is made up of almost 75% water so drinking enough of it daily only makes common sense if you want a beautiful skin.Try adding some slices of cucumber or freshly squeezed lemon to your glass of water to make it less boring..lol!!! it also improves the appearance of your skin.
  
• Baking Soda Paste: Baking soda is an excellent healthy solution for whitening teeth, so the fact that it helps you achieve gorgeous skin is almost natural. In the case of skin, baking soda acts as an exceptional bio exfoliator, It has the power to remove dry skin resulted by scarring or tanning and leaves you with a beautifully even skin tone. All you need is to make a paste of baking soda (approximately one teaspoon) and water and directly apply it to your body or face, leaving it for several minutes to set. Carefully rub the damaged area for around 3 minutes with the tips of your fingers and then wash the paste off with water.
  
• Honey: Honey is an awesome source of enzymes which allow you skin to have that healthy glow. This solution should work fine for sensitive skin, To nail this home remedy, take some honey and mix it with equal amounts of milk powder, lemon juice and soak almonds (optional). Take the mixture and apply it to your face or body, allowing it to dry on its own. After it has fully dried, you can wash it off with lukewarm water.  Repeat often!
• Cucumber: isn’t it funny that almost all skincare product posters include a lovely lady with cucumbers over her eyes? Cucumbers are amazing for skin, as they bind collagen and allow you to enjoy firmness and a light and even skin tone. You can use cucumbers to treat uneven skin tone, no matter what your type is, you can spice up this remedy in 3 ways:
  
  
  
  • Directly – the easiest way to use cucumbers for solving uneven skin tone problems is to place slices of them directly on the affected areas. After letting the slices set for a couple of minutes, take them off and wash your skin. Try this two times a day and enjoy your glowing skin.
  • Lemon juice – a great way to use cucumbers for lightening your skin is to mix one teaspoon of cucumber juice with one teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply the mixed juice to your face and let it dry for approximately twenty minutes. Use cool water to wash it off and repeat once a day.
  • Honey – use a grater to finely cut up a cucumber and mix it up with some honey. This mask will help you reduce spots on your skin if applied twice a day, so make sure you try it out for awesome results.
•  Sugar: Treat your skin to sweetness! Just like baking soda, sugar acts as an incredible exfoliator for your skin, leaving you looking younger and better than ever. To make your own sugar scrub to attain a beautiful, even skin tone, take about a quarter cup raw granulated sugar and mix with a bit of water until it forms a bit of a paste. Next add a bit of your favorite moisturizer or a bit of coconut or olive oil and mix well. Rub this scrub onto your face and massage gently into your skin with a bit of warm water. Rinse and pat dry to reveal skin that glows. This sugar scrub can also be used on other parts of your body where skin tone is uneven, such as elbows and knees.
  
• Lemon Juice: Lemons contain citric acid, which is also a natural skin lightener. Using lemon juice directly on your face will do wonders to even out your skin tone and give you the healthy looking complexion you’re after. Lemon juice also contains a good amount of vitamin C which is excellent for the health of your skin. Simply squeeze the juice from a lemon into a bowl. Dip in a cotton swab and apply the lemon juice directly to your face. Leave it to dry and then rinse with warm water.Skin tone will even out quickly when you use this method a couple times a week. If you have sensitive skin you can dilute the lemon juice with a bit of water.
• Papaya(Paw paw): Did you know that papaya can help you solve your uneven skin tone problem? You might have guessed it as many skin care products contain papaya extract, but you should know that it’s fantastic for lightening skin, as well. You can either incorporate papaya into your diet for natural cleansing on a long-term period, or apply it directly to your skin. You can actually take a piece of raw papaya and rub the inside part on your skin, allowing it to dry on its own. Afterwards, wash the area with cool water and repeat every day for that natural glow. Alternatively, you can mash up a papaya and stir it with 1 cup of lemon juice (it is best if you squeeze it by yourself so you know it’s 100% natural). Apply the mixture on the affected area and let it work for at least thirty minutes. Wash off and repeat one time a week for a fantastic result.
  
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  Oatmeal: This will not only help you achieve a lovely and even skin tone, but it will also leave your skin silky smooth. This home remedy works very well in two ways, by mixing oatmeal with another ingredient:

1. Tomato juice – combine tomato juice with oatmeal and stir well. Afterwards, take the solution and apply it on your body or face, depending on the area you want to correct or fix. Let it take action for around twenty minutes before rinsing with cold water. As you wash the oatmeal and tomato juice off, carefully rub your skin so you eliminate the unnecessary cells. Repeat this process every day until your skin tone becomes fully even.
   

NOTE: Uneven skin tone is also very common among men so they should also indulge in these treatments if they want to keep looking attractive for the ladies. lol!!

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