Sometimes due to sweat and sometimes due to genetic problems... our neck starts looking black. However, dark neck is a very common problem, which can occur due to any number of reasons. But there is also a disease of the blackness of the neck, which is called Acanthosis nigricans.

With this disease, the skin of the neck starts becoming velvety and hard. Also, the back of the neck becomes very dark and the front of the neck is also slightly affected. If this is happening to you too, then it is very important to find out.

However, the cause of darkening of the neck doesn't need to be due to disease…going out daily and being exposed to sunlight can also increase the problem of darkening of the neck. If so, then the darkness of the neck can be easily reduced with household items. Yes, lentil packs can be helpful for you in reducing darkness, so let us try to know in this article.

Why does the neck start turning black?

  • The neck is that part of the body which, if not cleaned, turns black. If this darkness is taken care of from the beginning, it can be reduced.
  • Hyperpigmentation is an important reason behind the darkening of the neck.
  • When we do not clean the neck properly, it starts turning black.
  • When the amount of iron in our body increases, the colour of the neck starts turning black.
  • The neck also starts turning black due to harmful UV rays.

What to do to remove darkness from the neck?

The back part of the neck always turns black due to sunlight. In such a situation, use lentils, because protein is found in large quantities in lentils and its protein-rich packs, apart from removing dead skin cells, also make the skin smooth and shiny. So let us know how you can use lentils.

How to use lentils to remove dark necks?

The easiest way is to use lentil powder. For this, take out the pulses in a bowl and then put them in the mixer and make a fine powder. Keep it in an airtight container and use it when needed.

At the same time, if you want to use lentil powder for the body pack, then keep it slightly coarse. Although this powder usually does not spoil, before making the pack, check the pulse powder once.

Make a pack like this to remove darkness from the neck

Ingredients required

  • 2 spoons- lentils
  • 2 pinches turmeric
  • 2-3 drops- lemon juice
  • 3-4 spoons milk
  • 1 spoon curd

Method to prepare

  • In a bowl, add 2 spoons of lentil powder, 2 pinches of turmeric, 1 spoon of curd, 2-3 drops of lemon, and 3-4 spoons of milk.
  • Now mix everything well.
  • Make a thick paste of it.
  • Your masoor dal pack is ready.

Method to apply

  • Apply this paste thoroughly on your neck.
  • Leave it on the neck for 30 minutes.
  • Then wash the neck with water.
  • Use this pack twice a week.

Keep these things in mind

  • While applying the pack, do not rub the neck too hard, because if you do so, the skin may peel off.
  • If you have a wound on your skin, wait for it to heal completely.
  • Never let this mixture dry completely after applying it and do not allow this mixture to apply to the hair.
  • Make sure this area is covered and always apply sunscreen.
  • Before using it, know the reason behind the black neck.

Note- Do a skin patch test 24 hours before trying the above-mentioned remedy.

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