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Published 09:21 IST, November 13th 2019

Skin: Skincare rituals to swear by to prevent stubborn dark spots

Skin problems can give you sleepless nights especially dark spots; take a look at some skincare rituals to swear by to prevent stubborn dark spots

Reported by: Aishwarya Rai
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Skin problems like dark spots, acne, and blemishes can be irritating. It is highly difficult to fight these problems, if not taken care of during early signs. However, there are certain ways by which you can achieve effective results in getting rid of dark spots.

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Wash your face clean and away from any dirt

Washing your face at least twice a day, aids in eliminating dark spots in a massive manner. Many dermatologists suggest washing one’s face with a chemical-free/herbal face-wash, especially after being in the sunlight for long. This is done to remove all the excess dirt and pollution from the face and thus preventing dark spots. Try to avoid over-washing your face as it might lead to the problem of dry skin.

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Lower consumption of sugar or junk food

If you want to stay away from problems like acne, blemishes, and dark spots then it is inevitable to eliminate all the super-rich desserts, sweets, aerated drinks, and junk food from your diet. The prevention of intake of any junk or sugary food items is a must, to reduce the chances of active acne on the skin. As acne once turned to cold sores are bound to leave dark spots. Hence, it is essential to prevent acne first in order to prevent dark spots.

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Usage of Shea Butter

Unrefined shea butter is a great source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E, which helps in fighting blemishes. Visible blemishes are discoloured circular dark spots which occur on the facial skin. These marks tend to be stubborn, so getting rid of them can be a task. However, by using shea butter one can fight blemishes without much investment. All you need to do is swear by the skin ritual of applying shea butter twice a day.

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Regular Detox

Detox is a process which helps in neutralising and eliminating toxins from our body. Toxins are elements that can potentially harm body tissues, skin, and hamper our organs like lungs, kidneys, etc. Detox is a great way to flush out all the toxins from the body. As the toxins aggravate the skincare issues to a great extent, especially dark spots. You can do some detox by consuming healthy juices, green veggies, and low sugary food items.

Updated 11:39 IST, November 13th 2019