Nigeria has recorded a high percentage of women using skin lightening lotions and creams. Despite the #blackisbeautiful and #melaninpopping trending all over social media platforms encouraging people to love their skin, there’re people who still think that the #Lightskinned is worth it. Hence, they buy toning creams and lotions to help them achieve the desired shade.
However, these toning creams are not without side effects.They contain toxic elements very hazardous to the skin such as mercury a metal that blocks the production of melanin which gives the skin its colour, it also causes eczema, skin pigmentation and in extreme cases Cancer and kidney failure.
My aunt who used to have the worst case of skin irritation due to use of skin lightening products is making impressive progress in restoring her skin to its original health using the methods I’ll be sharing soon. It’ll be a slow process but with time and patience, the skin will eventually heal.
So here’s the how to
- Pay attention to diet; The things we eat affects the general health of our skin. Include more fruits and vegetables in your diet
- Replace the toning lotions; use oils- healing penetrative oils such as coconut, virgin olive oil, castor oil, bio-oil and even butter such as shea butter (ori ). Have in mind that patience is key on your journey to restoring your skin, it could take a while before results from the daily application of these oils are visible, it could take a year or six months.
- Take supplements; There are supplements that contain the vitamins and minerals essential for restoring your Skin such as omega-3 supplements and collagen supplements.
- Take honey baths; Honey is a natural antioxidant and contains antimicrobial properties that help in protecting the skin from sun-rays, it also rejuvenates and refreshes dead skin cells. Add a spoon-full of honey to your hot water bath and watch your skin glow.
- Drink lots of water; The benefits of water cannot be overemphasized, it’s natural as natural gets and very essential to our survival. One of the numerous benefits of water is that it helps clear the skin by flushing out toxins and dirt. Start your day with a glass of water and end your day with it. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water each day, you can set alarms to help remind you, you can also take water-rich fruits such as cucumber, watermelon, tomatoes.
