Our skin loses its natural colour and texture because of the dirt and dust it gets subjected to throughout the day. We often have a totally different skin tone and texture in the neck region as compared to our face. With a little time and attention, it can get back in shape.
Simple Natural Tips for Neck Whitening:
Here are a few simple home remedies you can do to whiten the neck region.
1. Lemon and Turmeric Bleach:
Lemon has natural bleaching properties and turmeric also has skin whitening properties; which makes this combination the best one to get white and glowing skin.
How to Use:
- Squeeze out the juice of one medium-sized lemon.
- Add a pinch of turmeric powder to it and mix well
- With the help of a cotton ball, apply evenly on the neck.
- Rinse with lukewarm water after 15 minutes.
Repeat at least 2 times a week to see changes in the colour of your neck region in no time.
2. Olive Oil and Sugar Scrub:
Scrubbing dark areas helps restore natural colour faster. The application of olive oil helps lighten the colour and helps to make it smooth and soft.
How to Use:
- Take 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a bowl and add half a teaspoon of sugar.
- Take small portions of sugar and oil and rub gently on the neck region.
- Scrub in soft and circular motions, continue till sugar melts completely.
- Leave for 15-20 minutes and rinse with water.
Using scrub regularly will speed up the process of skin whitening by removing dead cells from the top layer of the skin.
3. Tomato and Oats Mask Cum Scrub:
Tomato is a rich source of vitamin C and a mild bleaching agent. Oats is also good for skin health and whitens the skin.
How to Use:
- Grind oats till it is coarse and take 2-3 teaspoons of it in a bowl.
- Mix fresh tomato pulp to make a paste like consistency of the mixture
- Apply evenly on the neck region – front and back.
- Once the mask dries up, dip 2-3 fingers in water and scrub over the mask gently
- After 10-12 minutes of scrubbing, rinse with cold water and apply moisturiser
This mask can be used 2-3 times a week and will begin to show results in no time with regular use.
4. Curd and Gram Flour Paste:
Gram flour is an excellent agent to cleanse the skin and remove dirt and dust from the skin. Since it causes dryness, we shall use it with curd to strike a balance.
How to Use:
- Take 3-4 teaspoons of gram flour and mix with an equal amount of thick curd.
- Add a pinch of turmeric powder and a little milk to get a paste-like consistency.
- Spread evenly across the neck and let dry
- Splash some water and gently rub the paste
- Rinse with cold water and massage gently with moisturiser thereafter
Application of this mask can be done on alternate days to see effective results in very less time.
5. Orange Peel Powder:
Oranges are a natural bleaching agent and can be used on the skin for whitening naturally.
How to Use:
- Take a teaspoon of orange peel powder (dried beforehand)
- Mix with a teaspoon of milk and let it set for 5-7 minutes
- Apply the mixture on the neck region evenly
- Wash off after 10-15 minutes
This can be done daily for a week and alternately thereafter for neck skin whitening in no time.
6. Strawberry and Milk:
The acidic nature of strawberries helps nourish and revitalize the skin. It removes pigmentation and lightens skin tone.
How to Use:
- Finely chop a medium-sized fresh strawberry
- Add 2-3 teaspoons of cold milk and leave for 10 minutes
- Now blend the mixture to make a smooth paste
- Apply on the neck and scrub after 5-7 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.
This can be done as a part of a daily skincare routine. Effectiveness can be seen in the texture of the skin and a permanent change in the colour of your neck.
7. Aloe Vera Gel:
Aloe Vera has antioxidants which are beneficial for getting rid of dark skin. Regular application will not only improve skin colour, but makes it supple and glowing.
How to Use:
- Apply aloe vera gel on the neck region
- Leave for 15-20 minutes
- Rinse with cold water.
Done daily, it will show results within 5 weeks. Remember not to step out in the sun with the gel applied or immediately after application.
8. Fresh Cream and Honey:
Honey is an excellent source of natural moisture and improves the quality of the skin and its colour. Mixed with fresh cream, honey helps in tan removal.
How to Use:
- Beat a teaspoon of fresh cream till it is smooth. Add about ½ teaspoon of honey and mix well.
- Apply the mixture evenly on the neck and let it stay for 20-25 minutes
- Now gently rub the neck with two fingers in circular motions. You can see the layer of dirt peeling off with the mask.
- Rinse thoroughly with cold water.
Honey cures damages done to the skin by heat and dust and brings about prominent changes in less time when applied regularly.
9. Potato Juice:
Potato juice lightens and brightens the skin. It also cleanses dirt and pollution from the skin, making it fresh.
How to Use:
- Cut a medium-sized raw potato in half and poke the flat side with the fork.
- Rub thoroughly on the neck in circular motions for about 15-20 minutes.
- Let the juice dry and then wipe it off with a towel soaked in cold water.
Do this daily to see the new and lighter version of your neck’s colour. This is slow but a permanent solution to dark and patchy skin.
Nothing happens overnight, a little time and dedication towards the skin on the neck will surely bring about changes soon. So keep trying till you have a perfect solution for the perfect whiteness of the neck.
