Home Remedies for Melasma

1. Lemon Juice

Lemon juice is a natural skin lightener with superb astringent properties. The acidic nature of lemon juice also helps remove the outer layer of the skin, thereby eliminating a layer of the hyperpigmented skin.

• Extract the juice from one fresh lemon.
• Apply it on the affected areas and gently rub it around for one or two minutes.
• Leave it on for 20 minutes before rinsing it off with lukewarm water.
• Follow this remedy twice daily and you should see improvement within three weeks.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar

The acetic acid present in apple cider vinegar makes it a powerful bleaching agent, which helps remove spots and make the skin much smoother and more radiant.

• Mix together equal amounts of apple cider vinegar and water.
• Apply this solution on the melasma spots and allow it to air dry.
• Rinse it off with lukewarm water and pat dry the skin gently.
• Follow this remedy once daily.