Prevent and Overcome Dark Spots in 2 Steps

Dream - Hyperpigmentation or the appearance of spots on the face can be caused by various factors, ranging from excessive sun exposure to the aging process.

The same goes for dark spots that can appear due to acne scars, sun exposure, or hormonal imbalances.

Masking dark spots can still be done with intensive skincare. According to Dermatologist Chris Tomassian, there are two things that need to be done to prevent and mask dark spots, namely prevention and treatment.

Both can be done with skincare products that are easily found in the market. Use sunscreen regularly and reapply every 2-4 hours from morning to afternoon to prevent and mask dark spots.

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Make sure the amount of sunscreen used is sufficient to protect the exposed skin surface from the sun's rays for optimal protection.

Mask dark spots with skincare products containing niacinamide. If necessary, choose skincare products that can also lightly exfoliate the skin and contain antioxidants to make your skin cleaner, brighter, and healthier.

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Various Benefits of Lime for Skin and How to Use It, Effective for Removing Dark Spots

Dream - Friends of Dream, do you also have trouble distinguishing between lime and lemon? Don't be embarrassed, many people get confused when asked about these two types of sour fruits. 

Most people remember these two fruits because of their taste, but they actually have very different shapes. Lime, which has a unique sour taste, is generally smaller in size and is often used in various Indonesian dishes.

Meanwhile, lemons are larger in size and usually yellow in color. Most people use lemons as ingredients in drinks. 

In addition to being used for cooking, lime also has benefits for beauty care. The content of lime, which contains various substances such as vitamin C, is believed to have good effects on the skin.

In terms of skincare, vitamin C is widely used to treat dark spots, which can brighten the face.

In addition to vitamin C, you can also find high levels of antioxidants in limes. Antioxidants can help fight free radicals. 

After knowing the various contents in limes, you must be curious about what benefits you can get from this fruit.

Here are some benefits you can get from limes, by making natural beauty products from limes or regularly drinking lime juice:

• Removing Dark Spots

If you have dark spots on your face, limes can help you overcome them. Limes have natural whitening abilities that can help even out skin tone. 

To use it, you can take lime juice with cotton and apply it to the dark spots left by acne. Leave the lime juice on the dark spots for 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water. 

• Soothing Acne

Limes have antibacterial properties that can help fight acne-causing bacteria. So it can help reduce inflammation on the skin caused by acne. 

To do this, you need to make sure that the skin is clean first. After that, apply lime juice to the acne on the skin.

• Reducing Signs of Aging 

Aging will inevitably happen to everyone, although it cannot be avoided, aging can be slowed down if we take care of our skin properly. The vitamin C content in limes can nourish the skin cells on the face and give a younger appearance.

You can get this benefit by applying lime products directly to the skin or regularly consuming lime juice. When you regularly consume lime juice, you will also get the antioxidant benefits of limes. 

• Remove Dead Skin Cells 

Buildup of dead skin cells on the face can make the skin look dull and unhealthy. The citric acid content found in limes can function as a natural exfoliator to remove dead skin cells. 

So, by using limes applied to the face, your face will go through an exfoliation process, which will result in healthier skin. 

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