Lightening Dark Skin around Pubic Area | Dr N Layyous

Lightening Dark Skin around Pubic Area

Dark skin between the thighs and the pubic area is a cosmetic issue that bothers women and embarrasses them.

Fortunately, it is usually not a medical illness but a cosmetic one except in women with insulin resistance and PCOS where it is called Acanthosis Nigricans,

Hyperpigmentation of the pubic area can be be caused by several reasons,

• Most important is genetics.
• Sun exposure.
• Types of skin.
• Wearing non cotton (polyester underwear).
• Shaving.
• Frequent friction between the thighs because of tight clothes and obesity.
• Vaginal discharge and infections
• Sweating and dead skin.

The skin of the pubic area is very sensitive; that is why chemical products should be avoided as much as possible. And to use natural remedies instead, these remedies usually take long time and needs patience to get the wanted results.

It should be kept in mind not to use remedies especially acids to skin if waxing was recently done, also avoid sun exposure for 2 to 3 days after applying the remedies that contain acids like lemon.

Those remedies include;

1. Lemon

   Lemon juice works as an effective skin-lightening remedy. The vitamin C in helps get rid of dead skin and improves skin tone.

   You can use these remedies regularly.

   Rub dark area with the inner part of a half Cut lemon for a few of minutes. keep the juice on the skin for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash it off with warm water




2. Aloe Vera

   It is a popular plant, which helps in healing skin conditions and an effective emollient. It is called as natural darkness corrector. Where gel is extracted from aloe Vera leaves. Applied to dark skin and left for 20-30 minutes, it

   1. Gel extracted from the aloe Vera leaves.
   2. Applied to dark areas.
   3. Leave it on for about 20 minutes, then wash it off with water.
   4. Use it once daily for quick results.



3. Aloe Vera and Vitamin E

   1. Mix few drops of vitamin E oil with the aloe Vera gel.
   2. Apply the mixture to the dark area until dry
   3. Repeat this daily



4. Coconut oil and lemon juice

   1. Take 3 teaspoon of coconut oil to the juice of half a lemon.
   2. Apply to the skin and massage the area for about 10- 15min.
   3. Wash the area with warm water and avoid using soap.
   4. Repeat this daily.

5. Sugar, lemon and honey

   Sugar and honey exfoliates the skin and make skin healthy.

   Lemon is the bleaching agent.

   1. Mix 1 teaspoon of honey, the juice of half lemon and 1 teaspoon of sugar.
   2. Apply the mixture to dark areas and scrub until sugar residues are completely melted.
   3. Leave it for 5 minutes
   4. Wash with warm water
   5. Repeat this daily



6. Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Powder)

   1. Mix 3 teaspoons of sodium bicarbonate with water.
   2. Apply to dark area for 15 minute and massage the area regularly.
   3. Repeat this daily.



7. Lemon, yogurt and honey

   1. Mix the juice from half a lemon with 1 tablespoon of yogurt and half teaspoon of honey.
   2. Apply it to the dark area.
   3. Leave it on skin for 10 minutes.
   4. Wash the area with water.
   5. Apply a moisturizer or coconut oil, to prevent dryness from lemon juice

8. Cucumber Juice

   The vitamin A in cucumbers helps reduce skin darkness by controlling skin production of melanin.

   Plus, the high water content helps keep the skin hydrated and healthy.

   1. Extract the juice from half a cucumber
   2. Apply it all over the dark area.
   3. Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes.
   4. Wash it with cool water.
   5. Repeat twice daily for quick results.



9. Orange Peel

   The peels work as a natural bleach and help in lightening dark areas and spots, it can even lighten sun tans.

   Its content of vitamin C, which is even more in the peels than the orange bulb itself, works as antioxidant removes damaged skin and keeps the skin healthy and glowing.

   1. Put peels from orange in the sun to dry.
   2. Once dry, grind the peels into a fine paste.
   3. Mix 1 tablespoon of orange peel powder and 2 tablespoons of yogurt.
   4. Add a little honey to the mixture.
   5. Apply it over dark skin.
   6. Allow it to dry, and then scrub off the mixture with wet hands.
   7. Rinse the area with cool water.
   8. Repeat two times a week.



10. Tomatoes

    Tomatoes have antioxidant contents; it helps protect skin against sun damage. It makes skin less sensitive to UV damage. And help get rid of dead skin.

    1. Rub a piece of tomato in circular motions on the dark skin for 5 minutes.
    2. Allow the juice to remain on the skin for 10 minutes.
    3. Rinse it with cool water.
    4. Repeat once daily.



11. Almonds

    Almond and almond oil dark skin and dark spots, keep the skin healthy and well toned.

    The high vitamin E, vitamin A and essential fatty acids in almond oil help nourish and moisturize the skin.

    Whole almonds are beneficial for exfoliating and softening the skin.

    1. Soak 5 or 6 whole almonds overnight.
    2. The next morning, grind them into a smooth paste.
    3. Mix 1 tablespoon of milk into the paste.
    4. Apply it to skin for 10 to 15 minutes.
    5. Wash off gently while rubbing in circular motions the paste around.
    6. Repeat 2 or 3 times a week.
    7. Also, massage the area with warm almond oil for about 5 minutes daily before going to bed.



12. Lemon, Baking Powder and powdered milk

    1. Mix one tablespoon of baking soda and 2 tablespoons of powdered milk.
    2. Add a little water to the mixture.
    3. Mix thoroughly.
    4. Add spoonful of lemon juice.
    5. Mix thoroughly.
    6. Apply to the area, wait for 15 minutes.
    7. Rinse the area with cool water.
    8. Repeat two to three times a week.

Dr Najeeb Layyous F.R.C.O.G

Consultant Obstetrician, Gynecologist and Infertility Specialist