Skin Care Tips: In winter we often notice that hands and legs suddenly start looking lifeless and black. Sometimes it seems as if the color of the entire body is the same, but the skin of the fingers and toes looks different. This not only reduces the glow of your skin, but also spoils the entire look. No matter how nice clothes you wear, if the blackness of hands and feet is clearly visible, then your confidence also reduces a little. During this time, people try different creams, lotions and even expensive products, but the real difference is negligible. Many people think that this is common in winter, whereas the real reason is the dryness, dead cells and effect of sunlight accumulated on our skin. When the moisture in the skin decreases, the production of melanin increases and this is the reason why the color of hands and feet starts appearing darker.
Now the question is how to fix it? Does just applying lotion solve the problem? So the answer is no. Extra care is needed. In such a situation, there are many methods available in Ayurveda which can be easily done at home and show effect even in the first use. Ayurvedic Dr. Priyanka has given one of these very easy and powerful remedies, which requires only two things – lemon and sugar. This recipe not only removes blackness from the skin but also makes the skin instantly clean and glowing.
Why do hands and feet look darker in winter?
According to many information available online, the cold winter air sucks moisture from the skin. When the skin starts drying, dead cells start accumulating and these areas start appearing darker. This is the reason why fingers and heels become darker than the rest of the skin. If you stay in the sun too much, hyperpigmentation can also increase. Therefore just applying moisturizer is not enough. It is important to clean the skin first so that the glow can return.
Doesn’t just applying lotion make a difference?
Many people think that if they apply lotion 2-3 times a day, the skin will be fine, but it just provides superficial moisture. The real reason is dead cells which keep accumulating at the bottom. Unless you remove them, the skin color will not clear. That is why it is important to exfoliate the skin properly and not in a rough manner.
Easy way to brighten skin: lemon and sugar
Ayurvedic Dr. Priyanka says that to remove blackness from hands and toes, you need only two things present in the house – lemon and sugar. Lemon not only removes tan but also brightens the skin instantly. At the same time, sugar helps in removing the dead cells deposited on the skin.
How to use?
1. Cut a lemon from the middle.
2. Add coarse sugar (not powdered) on it.
3. Now rub it on the dark parts of the hands and feet while pressing lightly.
4. Rub this scrub for 3-4 minutes.
5. After this, leave it like this for 10 minutes.
6. Then wash with water and apply a little moisturizer.
The skin starts looking clean and glowing in the first time itself.
How often should it be done?
According to Dr. Priyanka, this remedy works for most people the first time, but if your skin has old spots or excessive darkness, then it can be repeated 3-4 times a week.
This recipe is considered safe for both children and adults. Still, if your skin is very sensitive, do a patch test first so that there is no risk of irritation or reaction.
Will this method work for everyone?
This method is beneficial to a great extent because it targets the real problem of the skin – dead cells and dryness. Yes, those whose skin is very dry may feel slight burning sensation from lemon, hence apply moisturizer afterwards.
If someone has skin allergies or is already undergoing any skin treatment, then it is important to consult a doctor.
(Disclaimer: The information and information given in this article is based on general assumptions. Hindi news18 does not confirm these. Contact the concerned expert before implementing them.)
