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The most common cause of dark skin is due to too much of exposure to sun rays and it can also be caused due to hyper pigmentation and skin disorders. However dark skin problems can be got ridden if proper medication is taken and if regular home remedies are followed. One can get rid of this skin complexion problems by just following these simple tips a blend of milk powder, honey, lemon juice and almond oil in equal proportions say 1 table spoon and applied as pack every day is the best cure for skin. One can find visible difference in the skin in the first few weeks time; this face pack not only reduces the black tone but also brightens the skin.

By following home remedies for the skin care treatment not only gives positive effect on the skin but also on the overall system of the individual. Dried orange peel mixed with hung curd is one of the best home remedy available in treating skin. This pack has to be applied on all over the face and neck and must stay on the skin for at least 15 minutes every day in the night. After washing off the face pack one must ensure he/ she is not exposed to sun or any kind of heat for at least 24 hours.

Many do not know that milk is a natural cleanser. It not only cleanses the face by removing all the dirt but also removes dried skin. By regularly applying milk on the face prevents tan from staying on the skin. To maintain a glowing skin it is not only enough to treat the skin internally but is also required to treat the skin internally. To have a bright skin one has to consume seasonal fruits, milk, cereals, green vegetables and 8 glasses of water every day.

However it is better to take doctor's advice before treating dark skins at home. As the cause of dark skin varies from person to person depending on the overall health of the individual. Only doctors can advise treatments that is appropriate to the skin type and medical situation. Discuss all possible treatment options with the doctor before making decisions including perusing or discontinuing a treatment for dark skin.

Various tests are done to diagnose dark skin which includes examining the dark skin areas and note the pigmentation features and examining the signs of systemic disease which might be associated with the cause of dark skin like enlarged liver with jaundice.