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Spice One Week To Remove Dark Patches Permanently From Your Body

By Kumutha

Dark elbows and knees, unsightly spots, pigmented skin and sun-tanned face, sounds like an inevitable part of our lives, isn't it? What if we say there is one super-powerful spice that can take care of all that in just one week? Sounds too good to be true, isn't it?

The home remedy for dark patches we are about to discuss in this article can do exactly that!

Wondering what is this potent spice we are so much harping about? It is the evergreen turmeric!

Let's get down to deciphering how exactly turmeric can help in removing dark patches naturally!

Turmeric is packed with antibacterial, antifungal and antiseptic properties that penetrate deep into the skin layers, healing broken skin tissues and promoting skin regeneration.

Not just that, turmeric happens to be a powerhouse of antioxidants that sloughs off dead skin cells, controls melanin production, which in turn lightens the skin!

Turmeric is pretty much the only spice you need to get rid of dark patches, pigmentation, acne, pimples, yes, you name it!

And when you combine this extraordinary spice with equally therapeutic herbs, the result can be revolutionary!

The other ingredients we are going to include in this homemade mask to lighten dark patches include sandalwood, lemon juice and almond oil.

Lemon in this body wrap for dark patches has high acidic content, which works as a natural skin bleach.

Almond oil is packed with antioxidants that work to nourish the skin and sandalwood powder, apart from having a natural earthy fragrance, has a powerful skin-lightening agent!


1 tablespoon of sandalwood powder

1 teaspoon of turmeric

1 teaspoon of lemon juice

10 drops of almond oil

How It Works

  1. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients together. Whisk until you get a smooth paste.
  2. Apply the mixture onto the affected area. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
  3. Scrub in a circular motion and rinse it clean.
  4. Follow it up with a nourishing body lotion.
  5. Repeat this home remedy for dark patches, thrice a week, for best results.
  6. If you know any more ways to reduce dark patches naturally, do share them with us at the comment section below!

Story first published: Friday, September 2, 2016, 20:00 [IST]