Mask of Pregnancy Remedies

Chloasma or melasma is a very common condition that affects the skin. It is referred to as the mask of pregnancy, when it affects pregnant women. This skin ailment is characterized by the appearance of discolored blotches or patches, on the surface of one’s skin. Patches can vary in color from being light brown to darkish brown.

The cause of melasma in pregnant women has been linked to hormonal changes. This condition generally affects the lips, cheeks and forehead; however it can affect other parts of the body as well. Melasma does not pose to be a serious health problem, and the condition tends to heal on its own.

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However, being aesthetically unappealing, it tends to be a cause for concern for a large number of women.

Remedies for Mask of Pregnancy

Here are some home remedies for treating this condition effectively. Crush a handful of mint leaves and then extract their juice. Apply a liberal quantity of this fresh juice all over the concerned area. Let the application air dry naturally, for about 10-15 minutes, after which rinse it off with cold water. This is considered to be an effective mask of pregnancy treatment and it needs to be performed twice a day, if one is to see positive results. Blend a medium sized cucumber to form a thick paste. To this add a tablespoon of freshly squeezed lime juice. Mix the two together and then apply a thick layer of the resultant mixture onto the patches. Once the application has dried, after about 10 minutes, rinse it off with some lukewarm water.

The mask of pregnancy or melasma can also be treated with the help of ripe bananas. Crush a small ripe banana into a thick paste.

Cover the affected area with this paste. After approximately 15 minutes, rinse it off with some cold water. This remedy will help in lightening the dark patches, while also giving a glow to the skin. Extract the juice from a medium sized cucumber. To this add a tablespoon of rosewater and two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Apply the resultant mixture all over the face. Let the application dry naturally, after which rinse it off with lukewarm water. This remedy, if performed on a daily basis, will yield positive results too. Wrap two tablespoons of grated potato (raw) in a piece of muslin cloth. Thereafter, using circular motions, rub the cloth on the entire face for 5 minutes. Rinse the face with cold water after 10-15 minutes.

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