How to Get Rid of Dark Skin on Your Neck

Have you ever thought about what can be the worst combination? According to many( including us) , it is a glowing face and a black neck area. We often pamper our face with facials and creams but forget to pay attention to our neck area. While cleansing our face we tend to ignore cleansing our neck, which makes dirt and other pollutants stick to it which further damages our skin. So if you too are struggling with it then check out the ways of clearing the dark neck area.

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  Aloe vera gel

Aloe vera contains flavonoid which helps in lightening the skin by inhibiting the action of the enzyme that causes pigmentation of the skin. As it is full of vitamins and minerals it keeps the skin hydrated and nourished

How to use:  Take an aloe vera leaf

Cut it into half, extract the juice and scrub it over the affected area and leave it for 10 minutes.

Rinse with water and repeat this every day for better results.

• Cucumber

Because of its soothing properties it repair skin cells, remove dead skin and add a glow to the skin.

How to use: Take one cucumber; grate it to extract the juice.

Apply the juice of cucumber all over your neck and scrub gently for 10 minutes.

Then, wash it off with cold water.

• Apple cider vinegar

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ACV is well known for maintaining the pH balance of the skin, but as it has malic acid, it also removes dead skin cells too.

How to use: Take a bowl; add four tablespoon water and 2 tablespoons ACV to it.

Apply this solution on your neck with a cotton ball.

Leave it for 10 minutes and wash it with water.

Do this every alternate day.

Do not forget to apply moisturizer after doing this.

• Potato juice

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Potato contains bleaching properties which lighten and brighten the skin. After doing this activity the dark patches will fade away soon.

How to use: Take one small potato, grate it and extract the juice.

Apply the juice on your neck and let sit for 10 minutes.

Rinse it off with lukewarm water.

• Almond oil

Almond oil can remove the darkness of the neck as it is rich in Vitamin E that smoothens and rejuvenates the skin. Its bleaching agent also improves the complexion and skin tone.

How to use: Take few drops of almond oil on your hand.

Massage your neck with it in a circular motion for 10 minutes.

Wash with warm water.

• Turmeric

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Turmeric can treat anything, with its healing properties and  repairs the damaged skin and makes it brighter.

How to use: Take 2 tablespoon yogurt in a bowl

Mix one tablespoon turmeric powder in it.

Apply this paste on your neck; let it sit for few minutes.

Clean it off with lukewarm water.

For quick results, you can do this daily.

Try these home remedies to get rid of the dark neck area and get an even skin tone.