Dark neck skin can be caused by various things, such as excessive sun exposure, eczema problems, chronic diseases, or even poor personal hygiene. However, there are many home remedies that can be used to lighten the dark color of this neck area. First, it is important to exfoliate the neck skin regularly and also use a variety of topical products that contain bleaching agents to deal with dark pigment. Ingredients such as lemon water, baking soda, yogurt, and walnuts can help lighten the dark skin tone around the neck.
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Method 1 of 3: Using Cosmetic or Medical Products
Step 1. Moisten the skin with cocoa butter (cocoa butter)
Cocoa butter is a moisturizer that can be used every day, even if you have sensitive skin. Apply cocoa butter on the dark neck skin twice a day until you get satisfactory results.
- Continue to use cocoa butter regularly to prevent the skin from getting darker on the neck again.
- Cocoa butter is a great solution for those with dry skin and hair. However, for people who have oily skin or hair, the use of cocoa butter can cause acne.
Step 2. Try a skin lightening product
Many leading cosmetic products are formulated to permanently brighten skin tone. You can buy it at a cosmetic store, or online, or on a doctor's recommendation.
- Consider skin lightening products that suit your skin type.
- Use the product according to the directions on the package, or as directed by your doctor.
Step 3. Treat eczema
Darkened neck skin may be a symptom of eczema. If you have eczema, it is important to treat it as directed by your doctor. Usually treatment is done by applying a topical cream on a regular basis or whenever eczema recurs.
If eczema symptoms worsen, consult a doctor immediately for other treatment options
Step 4. Prevent or treat diabetes or obesity
A blackened neck is often a side effect of diabetes or obesity. To help prevent dark neck skin or prevent the condition from getting worse, consider managing your weight with a healthy diet and exercise. A healthier lifestyle can also help treat diabetes.
If you have diabetes, consult a doctor and get treatment right away. Treating diabetes can help reduce the darkening of the neck
Method 2 of 3: Trying Home Treatments
Step 1. Protect your hair so it doesn't lighten too
While using home remedies to lighten the skin on your neck, be sure to keep them away from your hair so they don't change the color. This treatment can also make hair dry. Therefore, tie your hair first before using home remedies.
Step 2. Make a mixture of honey and lemon juice
Mix 3 tablespoons of honey and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Honey and lemon are known to lighten skin tone. Apply the mixture to the darkened neck area and leave it on for 15 minutes before rinsing it off.
Another option is to mix tomato pulp and honey and apply it to the dark neck
Step 3. Make a paste of baking soda
Mix a few tablespoons of baking soda with enough water to form a thick paste. Apply the baking soda paste to the blackened area of the neck and leave it on for about 15 minutes. Then, rinse with water.
- You can repeat this treatment several times a week as long as your skin doesn't become too sensitive.
- Baking soda paste can also be used as a natural scrub when you rinse.
Step 4. Apply vitamin E oil and almond oil
Microwave a few teaspoons of almond oil (use low heat, no more than 30 seconds). Mix equal amounts of vitamin E oil and use it to massage the neck skin with your fingers. When you're done massaging, let the oil sit on your skin for 10-15 minutes. Then, rinse with warm water.
This treatment is safe and gentle on the skin. You can do it every day
Step 5. Make a paste of orange peel and high-fat milk
Dry some orange peels for a few hours. Once dry enough, mash the orange peel until it becomes a powder. Mix the orange peel powder with a little milk until it forms a thick paste. Apply the paste to the blackened neck area and let it dry. Wait 10-15 minutes before rinsing it off.
- Orange peel is rich in vitamin C which is known to lighten skin tone.
- If you have a food dehydrator, you can use it to dry orange peels. Dehydrator drying results better than sunlight which can make the orange peel too tough to mash.
Step 6. Rub the neck with cucumber
Cucumber slices can act as a natural exfoliant. Take a cucumber slice and rub all the troubled parts of the neck gently.
- You can also apply cucumber juice or grated cucumber to the neck and leave it for some time.
- To enhance the brightening effect, you can add a few drops of lemon juice to the cucumber before rubbing it on the skin. Wait 10-15 minutes after exfoliating before rinsing it off.
Step 7. Use a mixture of sugar and lemon juice
Mix a few tablespoons of sugar with lemon juice until it thickens and forms a paste. Apply the paste to the dark neck area and gently massage the skin to absorb it. Leave it on for 15 minutes before rinsing it off.
You can repeat this process several times a week as long as your skin doesn't become too sensitive or irritated
Step 8. Mix lemon and salt
Sprinkle a little salt over the lemon slices and rub gently into the neck area. Continue massaging the skin for a few minutes, then allow the lemon and salt residue to sit on the skin for another 15 minutes before rinsing off.
- Rinse and repeat this treatment process several times a week for optimal results.
- You can also mix lemon juice with salt and use it as a skin lightening scrub.
Step 9. Try yogurt and walnuts
Mash 1 tablespoon of walnuts to a powder with small pieces. Mix walnut powder with a few tablespoons of plain plain yogurt. Apply the mixture to the dark neck area and massage the skin gently. Leave it on for 15 minutes before rinsing it off.
Yogurt is great for cleansing the skin. In addition, the acid content is very effective for brightening the skin. Walnuts contain many nutrients and minerals that can cleanse the skin and moisturize it
Method 3 of 3: Maintaining Personal Hygiene and Protecting Skin from the Sun
Step 1. Bathe regularly with antibacterial soap
Dark neck skin is often the result of poor hygiene. So, you should bathe regularly, especially if you start to notice the symptoms of darkening of the neck skin. Use antibacterial soap all over your body, including your neck, then rinse well to remove soap residue before finishing your shower.
- Be sure to scrub your skin gently while showering. Otherwise, the symptoms of darkening of the skin will worsen.
- If you don't have time to shower at some point, consider wiping your neck (and other body parts) with baby wipes to keep them clean.
- In general, try to shower at least once a day.
Step 2. Wear sunscreen every time you go out
Dark neck can also be caused by excessive sun exposure. It is important to wear sunscreen whenever you plan to spend a long time outdoors. Use a product with an SPF of at least 35 and apply it all over the exposed skin, especially the neck.
Reapply sunscreen every hour (and more often if you swim or play in the water)
Step 3. Protect your neck from the sun
Wear appropriate clothing to minimize sun exposure. You can wear a collared shirt, scarf, or wide-brimmed hat whenever you spend a lot of time outdoors.
