Uneven Skin Tone on Face

There are times when you just hate to see yourself in the mirror. You refuse to recognize the woman you see in front of you; you just deny that it's your own reflection! You hate the texture of your skin, the uneven tone, and the wrinkles. You are not alone, woman!

Countless females all over the world are falling prey to skin discoloration as a result of harsh sun, pollution, dust, and lack of effective skin care. However, how to go about treating this condition, is the million-dollar question. Let us look at what causes uneven, patchy skin, and the possible cures for it.

Out of the most basic causes of an uneven skin tone is a demented production of melanin within the skin.

Hyperpigmentation: Medically referred to as melasma, this is nothing but a condition where the skin tone tends to darken as a result of harsh sun, pollution, or dust. Some also call it as tanning of the skin.

Melanin, responsible for producing skin color, tends to get over-produced by excessive exposure to sun, thus creating areas that are comparatively darker in color. This is believed to get cured by itself as time passes by. However, medical supervision is required in case it is persistent, and gets darker and darker.

Hypopigmentation: On the contrary, this is a condition where parts of skin tend to lack melanin. This results in spots comparatively lighter than the actual skin tone. Hormonal deficiency, changes, or extremity, may cause melanin to lose balance, thereby discoloring the skin.

Medication During Pregnancy: The consumption of specific pills during pregnancy is amongst the most striking causes of hypo- or hyperpigmentation on face. Skin discoloration may be merely a side effect of such pills. However, in many cases, the patches disappear post pregnancy.

Other Causes: Rest of the causes may be associated with diseases or illnesses occurred previously. Cuts or burns, adrenal inadequacy, mercury poisoning, and some fungal infections contribute to hyperpigmentation.

So, how to go about treating these ugly dark spots on face? Three of the most effective methods are discussed below, for you to pick up from.

Home Remedies: Some effective counters for face pigmentation come straightaway from your grandmothers' kitties. Lemon juice mixed with honey is a great remedy for treating uneven tone of the skin, chiefly preferred for cases caused by injury or trauma.

Apart from that, aloe vera or oatmeal paste, applied directly onto the affected area is a wonderful home treatment to remove dark spots on face.

Microdermabrasion: Microdermabrasion is an effective method to treat hyperpigmentation, as it removes the dead cells, peels off the blackened layer, and causes new skin cell generation. Just a single sitting can prove to be highly effective. Also, it lays no harm to the skin.

Laser Therapy: One of the most common methods of treating all kinds of skin disorders is laser therapy. It involves exposing the face to an intense beam of light that propagates right into the skin, destroying all the unwanted dead skin cells that have caused those disorders.

Note that the laser therapy does not even touch the healthy skin cells, and is only effective on the dead ones. However, this method can cost you a lot.

As they say, prevention is better than cure. These tips will help you keep that skin glowing, and not worsen any further. Follow the dos and don'ts for a healthy, spot-free skin.

• The best way to take care of your skin is to apply a sunscreen. Do not step out without applying a layer of good sunscreen. Also, as astonishing as it may sound, even the lights in your house affect your skin like the sun. Hence, applying sunscreen daily is a must.

• Cosmetics are a strict no while you're suffering from a patchy skin. You can use makeup items that are mild and harmless to your facial skin.

• Do CTM daily. CTM refers to cleansing, toning, and moisturizing. Today, with intense exposure to heat, dust, pollution, etc., our skin requires effective cleaning on a daily basis. Hence, CTM is the easiest way to take care of your skin.

An uneven skin tone is nothing less than a nightmare to anyone who is plagued by it. Hence, along with the above effective remedies, you also need to follow a balanced diet to keep that skin glowing.

Hopefully, the above information on pigmentation or white spots on skin must have triggered the beautiful woman inside you to break those chains of a helpless skin, and take a breath of relief.

Disclaimer: This story is for informative purposes only and not intended to replace the advice offered by an expert dermatologist.