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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What Causes Skin Darkening?<\/a><\/li>
Symptoms of Skin Darkening<\/a><\/li>
Suggested Home Remedies for Skin Brightening<\/a><\/li>
When to Seek Medical Help?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWe all face issues related to our skin at various points in our life. The colour of the skin plays an important role in a person\u2019s appearance. The skin contains cells called melanocytes. These melanocytes are responsible for producing melanin, a pigment that imparts colour to the skin. When the skin turns darker than normal due to overproduction of melanin, this condition is called hyperpigmentation ^{1<\/sup><\/a>. Tanning is the skin\u2019s response to damage caused by harmful rays of the sun. The skin turns darker because of melanin, which is produced by the skin to prevent further skin damage}^{2<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
Skin whitening agents may be used when the skin has turned darker than usual and in case of hyperpigmentation. Some skin colour changes can return to normal without any treatment ^{1<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Aloin, an active ingredient in Aloe vera, has skin depigmenting properties. source: Frontiers in Pharmacology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Rhinacanthus nasutus extract in microemulsions improves carotenoid bioavailability for skin whitening. source: Frontiers in Pharmacology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Panax ginseng leaves have antioxidant, moisture retention, and whitening effects on skin cells. source: Frontiers in Pharmacology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C is a popular ingredient in skin-brightening products due to its ability to reduce hyperpigmentation. source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Papaya extract is a natural ingredient that can help brighten the skin and reduce the appearance of scars. source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What Causes Skin Darkening?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSkin colour is the result of the presence of melanin in the skin. The skin turns darker than normal due to the overproduction of melanin. Melanin overproduction is a consequence of sun exposure and tanning ^{1<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{3<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
When the skin is overexposed to ultraviolet radiation (UVA), it protects itself from sun damage by producing melanin. The formation of more melanin is what makes the skin darker than usual ^{2<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Symptoms of Skin Darkening<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf your skin has turned darker than your usual skin tone, you might be having skin darkening ^{1<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Skin lightening creams should be used under medical supervision without which they may cause more harm than benefit in the form of scarring, excess darkening or excess lightening of the skin, with sometimes visible blood vessels on the surface of the skin. Caution is advised while using skin-lightening creams.<\/p>\n Dr. Ashish Bajaj, M.B.B.S., M.D. in Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>
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