Getting rid of skin problems
Getting rid of skin problems
Published: 08:20 am Dec 26, 2015
NEW DELHI: Pigmentation, freckles, dark spots and uneven skin tone are a few skin problems everyone faces but using potatoes and papaya can help in a big way as they provide cell renewal properties and skin exfoliation respectively, says an expert. Divya Ohri, beauty expert and owner of Soham Wellness Clinic, has shared tips on how to get rid of pigmentation and other skin related problems.
- Potatoes are a treasure house of vitamins, B-Complex, potassium, magnesium, zinc and phosphorus. It has inbuilt skin lightning properties. Vitamin B in potatoes is known for cell renewal, especially niacinamide, a derivative of vitamin B complex. It is a vital skin lightning agent.
- Lemon is rich in vitamin C. It’s known for natural anti-oxidant properties that help to reduce melanin in your skin. Lemon consists of citric acid which is a first-rate exfoliating agent. Citric acid removes the dead cells and makes the skin look lighter and brighter.
- Papain, better known as papaya proteinase, is an enzyme found in this fruit that helps in skin exfoliation. The process of regeneration of new cells occurs when you go for a papaya treatment.