Overview

Pigmentation refers to the coloring of the skin. Skin pigmentation disorders cause changes to the color of your skin. Melanin is made by cells in the skin and is the pigment responsible for your skin’s color.

过度沉着is a condition that causes your skin to darken. This can affect patches of your skin or your entire body.老年斑, also called liver spots, are a common type of hyperpigmentation.

过度沉着is usually harmless but can sometimes be caused by an underlying medical condition. Certain medications can also cause your skin to darken. It’s more of a cosmetic issue for most people.

There are several ways that you can treat hyperpigmentation at home. While several of the remedies we share here are anecdotal, some research suggests their main ingredients work on skin pigmentation.

Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegarcontains acetic acid, which research 显示可能减轻色素沉着。

To use this remedy:

  1. 将相同的苹果醋和水相结合。
  2. 适用于您的黑暗补丁并留在两到三分钟。
  3. Rinse using lukewarm water.
  4. Repeat twice daily you achieve the results you desire.

Aloe vera

Aloe veracontains aloin, a natural depigmenting compound that has been shown to lighten skin and work effectively as a nontoxic hyperpigmentation treatment, according to a2012 study.

To use:

  1. Apply pure aloe vera gel to pigmented areas before bedtime.
  2. 第二天早上用温水冲洗。
  3. Repeat daily until your skin color improves.

红葱头

红葱头(Allium cepa) extract is an ingredient in some commercially available skin- and scar-lightening creams.Researchhas found that the dried skin of red onions can effectively lighten skin. Look for creams for hyperpigmentation that containAllium cepaand use as directed.

Green tea extract

Research 显示,green tea extractmay have a depigmenting effect when applied to skin. You can purchase green tea extract and apply it as directed. Some websites suggest applying green tea bags to dark spots for a lightening effect, though there is no evidence to back this claim.

If you’d like to give it a try, follow these steps:

  1. Steep a green tea bag in boiled water for three to five minutes.
  2. Remove the tea bag from the water and let cool — you don’t want to burn your skin.
  3. Rub the tea bag over your dark patches.
  4. Repeat twice a day until you get results.

Black tea water

An animal study 发表于2011年发现black teawater lightened dark spots on guinea pigs. The black tea water was applied twice a day, six days a week for four weeks.

To try your own version of this hyperpigmentation treatment at home:

  1. Add a tablespoon of fresh black tea leaves to a cup of boiling distilled water.
  2. Steep for two hours and strain to remove the leaves.
  3. 将棉球浸泡在茶水中，涂抹于超差异化的区域，每天两次。
  4. Repeat every day for six days a week, over four weeks.

Licorice extract

Licorice extractcontains active ingredients that have been shown to lighten hyperpigmentation caused by melasma and sun exposure. Topical creams containing licorice extract are available over the counter. Use as directed on the packaging.

Milk

牛奶，酪乳，甚至酸奶都已被证明有效减轻皮肤变色。乳酸是负责这种效果的成分。

使用任何这些治疗色素沉着：

  • Soak a cotton ball in the milk.
  • Rub it over darkened skin patches twice a day.
  • 每天重复，直到您看到结果。

Tomato paste

A study published inThe British Journal of Dermatologyin 2011 found that tomato paste rich in lycopene protected the skin against short-term and long-term aspects of photo damage. Study participants consumed 55 grams of tomato paste in olive oil daily for 12 weeks.

Orchid extracts

兰花提取物就像vitamin C色素沉着过度再保险medies, according to research . Applying orchid-rich extracts to the skin for eight weeks improved the size and appearance of dark patches.

You can buy skin products containing orchid extract, including masks, creams, and scrubs. Use as directed for the best results.

Masoor dal (red lentils)

由红色扁豆制成的马上DAL面罩，作为高度沉着治疗。虽然没有任何证据来备份这些权利要求，但是红扁豆富含抗氧化剂，已知为皮肤有益。

To make your own masoor dal mask:

  • 在一碗水中浸泡50克红扁豆。
  • Use a blender or food processor to create a fine paste.
  • Apply the paste evenly over your face and leave it on for 20 minutes.
  • Rinse with cold water and pat your skin dry with a towel.

Sun damage is the most common cause of skin pigmentation and usually affects the parts of the body that are most frequently exposed to the sun. Other causes include:

Depending on the cause of your hyperpigmentation, treatment may involve addressing an underlying medical condition or stopping a medication. There are several medical treatment options available if home remedies for pigmentation fail to give you the results you want. These include:

过度沉着is usually a cosmetic concern rather than a medical one. There are several home remedies for pigmentation that can help you lighten dark patches.

如果您担心您的皮肤色素沉着或怀疑您的皮肤变色是由潜在的医疗状况或药物引起的，请与您的医生交谈。