Our face is beautiful, without any acne, wrinkles, dark spots, but the neck is dark and black as if wearing a black band around the neck. Usually the skin around the skin is velvety and soft to touch, thickens and itchy as well. We tend to neglect our neck and concentrate more on face. But do you know, neck is as important as face and has to be taken equal care. When we go to parlours or saloons, our neck is massaged and handled gently. But what about those who does not go to parlours?
Most of them does not take enough care of neck. Therefore neck is rested with dirt, pollution, pigmentation and heavy dark patches.
What are the causes for dark neck?
- Sudden hormonal changes in the body.
- Over-weight or obesity.
- Extreme exposure to sun and dust Building up of dead skin cells, oil and dandruff on the neck.
- Not taking proper neck bath or not scrubbing.
- Women suffering from PCOS and high insulin levels.
Follow these simple home remedies to get rid of dark neck:
Note : Before going for neck treatment or using any neck remedies, protect your hair with band or shower cap.
Baking soda :
Ingredients:
- Baking soda : 3 tsp.
- Water : as per required.
Prep time : 5 mins.
Process :
- Take 3 tsp of baking soda.
- Add enough water.
- Using your finger tips gently scrub the neck.
- Leave it for 15 mins.
- Rinse off with luke warm water.
Why baking soda?
Baking soda is a natural scrub which removes dead skin cells and improves blood circulation.
Potatoes :
Ingredients:
- Potato : 1 small
Prep time : 10 mins
Process :
- Take 1 small potato.
- Peel off and grind it to juice.
- Extract the juice and start massaging with finger tips on your neck.
- Leave it for 15 mins.
- Wash off with cool water.
Potato for neck : Potato contains the bleaching properties which removes the dark patches and gives even skin tone.
Vitamin E oil :
Ingredients:
- Vitamin E oil capsules : 3
Prep time : 2 mins
Process :
- Take vitamin E oil and cut it down.
- Pierce the capsule and extract the oil.
- Now gently massage the oil on the neck.
- Leave it all night and wash off with lukewarm water.
Why vitamin E oil ?
This oil keeps skin hydrated and prevents the enzyme tyrosinase in forming the pigmentation around the neck.
Turmeric with Yogurt:
Ingredients:
- Turmeric : 1/2 tsp
- Yogurt : 2 tbsp
Prep time : 5 mins
Process :
- Take 1/2 tsp of turmeric and add 2 tbsp of yogurt to it.
- Mix it well and apply on the neck.
- Wash with lukewarm water.
Turmeric : Turmeric has the healing properties which repairs the damaged skin and gives even skin tone.
Note : Uptight your hair with band, so that your hair does not fall on the turmeric, because, hair becomes white, due to turmeric.
Almond oil :
Process :
- Take 3 tsp of warm almond oil.
- Massage the oil on the neck with finger tips.
- Leave it for 20 mins and wash off with lukewarm water.
Why almond oil : Almond oil soothes and rejuvenates the skin as it has essentials of vitamin E oil and improves blood circulation.
Note : For effective results use this twice a week.
Tomato, Honey and Lemon :
Ingredients
- Honey : 2 tsp.
- Lemon : 2 tbsp.
- Tomato juice : 2 tbsp.
Prep time : 15 mins
Process :
- Take honey, lemon and tomato pulp.
- Mix it well and apply it on neck.
- Massage it for 2 mins and leave for 15 mins.
- Wash off with lukewarm water.
Why these 3 ?
Honey and lemon contains skin lightening properties, and tomato gives even skin tone.
Sugar with lemon :
Ingredients:
- Lemon : 1/2.
- Sugar : 2 tbsp.
Prep time : 10 mins.
Process :
- Take 1/2 sliced lemon and extract the juice.
- Add 2 tbsp of sugar and make a paste Apply.
- massage and leave on neck for 15 mins.
- Wash off with lukewarm water.
Why sugar and lemon : Lemon and the sugar are the bleach and exfoliant which removes dead skin cells easily.
Orange and Milk :
Ingredients:
- Orange peels : few.
- Milk : as per required.
Prep time : 15 mins
Process :
- Take dried orange peels.
- Make it powder and mix it with milk.
- Apply the paste and leave for 15 mins.
- Wash off with lukewarm water.
Why orange peels : Orange peels are good scrub which removes sun tan and dark skin easily. Milk gives bright and fine skin tone.
Lemon with Salt :
Ingredients:
- Lemon : 1/2.
- Salt : a pinch of.
Prep time : 5 mins
Process :
- Take 1/2 sliced lemon and sprinkle pinch of salt.
- Rub on the skin with it on the neck and leave for 15 mins.
- Wash off with lukewarm water.
Why lemon and salt?
Lemon and salt are the exfo’s which removes the dead skin cells and gives even skin tone.
Bottom line :
The dark neck’s are not dangerous and can be cured with simple home remedies. But in case of any emergency or if the darkness is not getting rid of then its better to consult doctor.
