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The beauty of
the neck is
often flawed by
dark patches and
spots around it;
especially the
nape of the neck
is more prone to
darkening. This
could be due of
pigmentation,
dead cells
clinging to the
surface of your
skin, dirt and
grime which gets
embedded in the
skin because of
dust and
pollution and
neglecting neck
care. Skin
allergy caused
by constant
wearing of
ornaments around
your neck could
also be the
culprit. It is
all the more
embarrassing if
this
discoloration is
too distracting.
And if this
marked
difference
between the skin
colors of the
face and the
neck makes you
overtly
self-conscious,
don’t just sit
back, do
something about
it.
A crepey neck
can be improved
by regular
cleansing, and
by scrubbing
with a soft
nail-brush (try
the plastic
bristled ones)
to work away
dead skin and
improve the
circulation.
Also cream it
lavishly for
softness and
smoothness. You
could also
bleach the skin
around your neck
to improve its
color.
Want to try your
hand at some
home-based
treatments for
your darkened
neck? Then treat
it with some of
these packs made
from mundane
household items
from your
kitchen and
bathroom.
* Dip a towel in
hot water. Wring
the towel to
squeeze out
excess water.
Now dab this
towel over the
darkened areas
so as to give
steam to your
neck, almost
like a sauna.
Repeat several
times. This not
just lightens
the skin
discoloration
but also
slightly melts
the fat around
your neck.
* Grind
fenugreek (methi)
leaves to a fine
paste and
extract its
juice. Mix this
juice with besan
(gram flour) or
powdered sprouts
of your choice.
Apply liberally
on your neck and
let it stay for
15 – 20 minutes.
Then wash off.
* Apply Rice
Kanji water over
darkened areas
of your neck for
about 15
minutes. You
could even apply
this to any of
your darkened
areas such as
armpits, under
your thighs etc.
* Using light
strokes with the
palms of your
hands, massage
your neck with
fresh,
preferably home
made butter for
5 minutes at
least once in a
week. Use upward
movements and
don’t pull or
stretch the skin
unnecessarily.
* Mix vinegar
with a coarse
powder of wheat
grains. Apply
for about 15
minutes and then
wash off.
* Take the
squeezed half of
a lemon and
sprinkle table
salt and
turmeric over
it. Rub this
lemon over the
darkened areas
of your neck.
* Mix multani
mitti (fuller
earth) with rose
water and apply
it on your neck
and wash off
after 15
minutes.
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